Essex County and Methuen City property record for 181 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,518 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.919 acres (40,023 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,387 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13464 |
| Primary APN | 13464 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,518 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,432 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,378 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,378 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,023 sqft (0.919 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13464 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 181 HOWE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 77 |
| Legal Lot Number | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 252603 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 181 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 181 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2128 |
| Document Number | 15091-167 |
| Book / Page | 015091 / 000167 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12756 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 181 HOWE ST METHUEN MA 018442128, METHUEN, MA 01844-2128 |
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 | $7,387.00 (+7.54%) | $710,300 (+9.41%) Land $278,100 Building $432,200 | $700,549 (-39.17%) |
| 2025 | $6,869.00 (+5.43%) | $649,200 (+8.22%) Land $264,100 Building $385,100 | $1,151,685 |
| 2024 | $6,515.00 (+0.37%) | $599,900 (+8.13%) Land $220,100 Building $379,800 | |
| 2023 | $6,491.00 | $554,800 Land $220,100 Building $334,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 201 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 |
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