Essex County and Methuen City property record for 21 Bruce St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,365 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.374 acres (16,270 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,426 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit Jul 2022 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00812 B:00059 L:00091 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00812 B:00059 L:00091 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,365 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,270 sqft (0.374 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1383 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 BRUCE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BL |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Legal Lot Number | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
21 Bruce St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 BRUCE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BRIGHTBRIDGE CU |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
| Apr 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 21 BRUCE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0018532-48 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Book Page | 18532/48 |
| Instrument | 3848 |
| Name | BRIGHTBRIDGE CU |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 21 BRUCE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017513-225 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17513/225 |
| Instrument | 17164 |
| Name | MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 21 BRUCE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15012-329 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 15012/329 |
| Instrument | 6347 |
| Name | MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 21 BRUCE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16279-59 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16279/59 |
| Instrument | 9633 |
| Name | MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Bruce St was $5,426, up 7% 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 | $5,426.00 (+7%) | $521,700 (+8.85%) Land $234,900 Building $286,800 | $578,274 (+6.21%) |
| 2025 | $5,071.00 (+1.62%) | $479,300 (+4.31%) Land $225,800 Building $253,500 | $544,445 |
| 2024 | $4,990.00 (+6.37%) | $459,500 (+14.62%) Land $205,900 Building $253,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,691.00 | $400,900 Land $183,000 Building $217,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Bruce St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 21 Bruce St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 196 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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