Essex County and Methuen City property record for 2 Short St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,739 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,330,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,108 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Line of Credit Jun 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00514 B:00134 L:00070 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00514 B:00134 L:00070 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,955 sqft |
| Basement Area | 874 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 874 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,739 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 5964 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2 SHORT ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2943 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 134 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
2 Short St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 SHORT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2943 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit METHUEN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 43019 / 567 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 043019-567 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 2 SHORT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2943 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017882-193 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 24, 2023 |
| Book Page | 17882/193 |
| Instrument | 19481 |
| Name | METHUEN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 2 SHORT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2943 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00016957-7 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16957/7 |
| Instrument | 18065 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 313 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2 SHORT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2943 |
| Document Number | 043019-567 |
| Book / Page | 43019 / 567 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251021003580 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 2 Short St was $5,108, up 4.6% 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 | $5,108.00 (+4.56%) | $491,200 (+6.39%) Land $191,600 Building $299,600 | $515,539 (+11.62%) |
| 2025 | $4,885.00 (+4.67%) | $461,700 (+7.45%) Land $191,600 Building $270,100 | $461,890 |
| 2024 | $4,667.00 (+5.28%) | $429,700 (+13.41%) Land $174,800 Building $254,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,433.00 | $378,900 Land $155,400 Building $223,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2 Short St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 | 79 units insured incl. 72 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 2 Short St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 183 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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