Essex County and Methuen City property record for 21 Central St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,802 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,764 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,521 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00712 B:00064 L:00008 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00712 B:00064 L:00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,802 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,937 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,164 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,764 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7558 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 CENTRAL ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3167 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
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 | 21 CENTRAL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3167 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 21 CENTRAL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3167 |
| Document Number | 15046-171 |
| Book / Page | 015046 / 000171 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 CENTRAL ST METHUEN MA 018443167, METHUEN, MA 01844-3167 |
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 | $5,521.00 (+6.4%) | $530,900 (+8.24%) Land $211,800 Building $319,100 | $578,395 (-12.94%) |
| 2025 | $5,189.00 (+1.07%) | $490,500 (+3.77%) Land $203,500 Building $287,000 | $664,335 |
| 2024 | $5,134.00 (+1.1%) | $472,700 (+8.92%) Land $185,700 Building $287,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,078.00 | $434,000 Land $165,000 Building $269,000 |
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 |
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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 301 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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