Essex County and Methuen City property record for 20 Elm St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,509 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.458 acres (19,959 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,528 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12362 |
| Primary APN | 12362 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,509 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,072 sqft |
| Basement Area | 807 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 807 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,959 sqft (0.458 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12362 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 ELM ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 155 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 ELM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 3, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 11389-195 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,528.00 (+3.81%) | $435,400 (+5.6%) Land $200,100 Building $235,300 | $491,680 (+3.57%) |
| 2025 | $4,362.00 (+7.15%) | $412,300 (+9.98%) Land $190,000 Building $222,300 | $474,715 |
| 2024 | $4,071.00 (-1.26%) | $374,900 (+6.38%) Land $158,300 Building $216,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,123.00 | $352,400 Land $158,300 Building $194,100 |
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
| 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.
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 869 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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