Essex County and Methuen City property record for 174 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 2,802 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,116 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,158 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Transfer Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00714 B:00120 L:00001 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00714 B:00120 L:00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,802 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,606 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,164 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,116 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5778 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 174 BROADWAY |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3841 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | CBD |
| Legal Block | 120 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
174 Broadway, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2022.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 174 BROADWAY, METHUEN, MA 01844-3841 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 1, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer SANTANDER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15317 / 285 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 017338-338 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 174 BROADWAY, METHUEN, MA 01844-3841 |
| Document Number | 017338-338 |
| Book / Page | 17338 / 338 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3318 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 174 BROADWAY, METHUEN, MA 01844-3841 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 174 BROADWAY, METHUEN, MA 01844-3841 |
| Document Number | 15317-285 |
| Book / Page | 15317 / 285 |
| Instrument | 31560 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $40.62 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 174 BROADWAY, METHUEN, MA 01844-3841 |
| Document Number | 153170287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15317/0287 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 174 Broadway was $7,158, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Methuen City |
| Unified School District | Methuen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,158.00 (+2.9%) | $688,300 (+4.68%) Land $160,400 Building $527,900 | $745,306 |
| 2025 | $6,956.00 (+9.53%) | $657,500 (+12.43%) Land $152,300 Building $505,200 | |
| 2024 | $6,351.00 (+11.89%) | $584,800 (+20.55%) Land $138,500 Building $446,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,676.00 | $485,100 Land $121,200 Building $363,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 174 Broadway in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 174 Broadway has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | METHUEN WATER DEPT serves 53,059 people · EPA ID MA3181000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 346 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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