Essex County and Methuen City property record for 203 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,255 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.397 acres (17,302 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,950 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2025 Mortgage Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00808 B:00077 L:00076A |
| Primary APN | METH M:00808 B:00077 L:00076A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,255 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 309 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,302 sqft (0.397 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4035 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 203 HOWE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 77 |
| Legal Lot Number | 76A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 252603 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) METHUEN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Aug 11, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 15183 / 75 |
| Transfer Doc | 0015183-75 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 203 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2107 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 018227-249 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Book Page | 18227/249 |
| Instrument | 3591 |
| Name | METHUEN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 203 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2107 |
| Document Number | 15183-75 |
| Book / Page | 15183 / 75 |
| Instrument | 20545 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $40.43 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 203 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2107 |
| Document Number | 151830077 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15183/0077 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 11, 2047 |
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 | $5,950.00 (+3.95%) | $572,100 (+5.75%) Land $221,100 Building $351,000 | $623,682 (+10.21%) |
| 2025 | $5,724.00 (+2.69%) | $541,000 (+5.4%) Land $221,100 Building $319,900 | $565,915 |
| 2024 | $5,574.00 (+6.72%) | $513,300 (+14.99%) Land $193,300 Building $320,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,223.00 | $446,400 Land $170,100 Building $276,300 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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 201 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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