Essex County and Methuen City property record for 2 Thornton Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,948 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,448 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $124,000 (Mar 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,738 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer May 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01111 B:00110B L:00076 |
| Primary APN | METH M:01111 B:00110B L:00076 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,948 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,509 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,205 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 361 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,448 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4117 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2 THORNTON AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN F GARAFOLO |
| Legal Block | 110B |
| Legal Lot Number | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 THORNTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4467 / 318 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 018504-122 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2 THORNTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6402 |
| Document Number | 018504-122 |
| Book / Page | 18504 / 122 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 1764 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2 THORNTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6402 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 2 THORNTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0017451-36 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17451/36 |
| Instrument | 12119 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 2 THORNTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15983-198 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 15983/198 |
| Instrument | 21307 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2029 |
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 | $5,738.00 (+5.11%) | $551,700 (+6.92%) Land $208,400 Building $343,300 | $574,010 (+10.12%) |
| 2025 | $5,459.00 (-1.44%) | $516,000 (+1.18%) Land $198,600 Building $317,400 | $521,265 |
| 2024 | $5,539.00 (+6.15%) | $510,000 (+14.35%) Land $180,600 Building $329,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,218.00 | $446,000 Land $159,700 Building $286,300 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1982–2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 406 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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