Essex County and Methuen City property record for 208 Hampstead St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,418 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.442 acres (19,232 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Mar 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,893 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00704 B:00071 L:00015 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00704 B:00071 L:00015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,418 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,209 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,209 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,232 sqft (0.442 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 8275 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 208 HAMPSTEAD ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Subdivision | ATTITASH LAKESHORES |
| Legal Block | 71 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 252602 |
208 Hampstead St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1996.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4462 / 29 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 208 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1239 |
| Document Number | 0000009750 |
| Book / Page | 18609 / 72 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20269750 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1239 |
| Document Number | 0000009750, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Book Page | 18609/72 |
| Instrument | 20269750 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.36% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 208 Hampstead St was $5,893, up 5% 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 | $5,893.00 (+4.95%) | $566,600 (+6.76%) Land $226,600 Building $340,000 | $638,000 (+0.01%) |
| 2025 | $5,615.00 (+4.48%) | $530,700 (+7.26%) Land $226,600 Building $304,100 | $637,925 |
| 2024 | $5,374.00 (+5.5%) | $494,800 (+13.64%) Land $198,100 Building $296,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,094.00 | $435,400 Land $174,300 Building $261,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 208 Hampstead St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 | 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 208 Hampstead St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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