Essex County and Methuen City property record for 20 Heritage Ln, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,564 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.663 acres (28,859 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,096 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00708 B:00069 L:00150 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00708 B:00069 L:00150 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,564 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,443 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,652 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,652 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,859 sqft (0.663 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3746 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 HERITAGE LN |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | 69 |
| Legal Lot Number | 150 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 252602 |
20 Heritage Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 HERITAGE LN, METHUEN, MA 01844-1705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15076 / 344 |
| Transfer Doc | 015076-344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 20 HERITAGE LN, METHUEN, MA 01844-1705 |
| Document Number | 15076-344 |
| Book / Page | 15076 / 344 |
| Instrument | 11535 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $61.52 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 HERITAGE LN, METHUEN, MA 01844-1705 |
| Document Number | 150760346 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15076/0346 |
| Name | MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 10, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Heritage Ln was $8,096, up 4.2% 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 | $8,096.00 (+4.2%) | $778,500 (+6%) Land $277,200 Building $501,300 | $747,386 (+10.4%) |
| 2025 | $7,770.00 (-1.84%) | $734,400 (+0.75%) Land $273,700 Building $460,700 | $676,970 |
| 2024 | $7,916.00 (+6.7%) | $728,900 (+14.95%) Land $248,800 Building $480,100 | |
| 2023 | $7,419.00 | $634,100 Land $222,100 Building $412,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Heritage Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001–2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · Flooding |
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 20 Heritage Ln 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% 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 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: Fidium Fiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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