Essex County and Methuen City property record for 2 Highland Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,730 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.353 acres (15,359 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $257,500 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,175 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00712 B:00041 L:00123B |
| Primary APN | METH M:00712 B:00041 L:00123B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,730 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,544 sqft |
| Basement Area | 917 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 917 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,359 sqft (0.353 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1822 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | MARGARET L MUNRO |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 123B |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
2 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2012.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 HIGHLAND AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13027 / 104 |
| Transfer Doc | 013027-104 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 2 HIGHLAND AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0016963-45 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16963/45 |
| Instrument | 18562 |
| Name | METHUEN COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2041 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2 Highland Ave was $5,175, 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 | $5,175.00 (+2.9%) | $497,600 (+4.69%) Land $232,100 Building $265,500 | $577,196 (+14.51%) |
| 2025 | $5,029.00 (+3.07%) | $475,300 (+5.79%) Land $223,100 Building $252,200 | $504,070 |
| 2024 | $4,879.00 (+3.61%) | $449,300 (+11.63%) Land $203,500 Building $245,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,709.00 | $402,500 Land $180,900 Building $221,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2 Highland Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 171 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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