Essex County and Methuen City property record for 21 High St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,503 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,983 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,835 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00612 B:00056 L:00008 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00612 B:00056 L:00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,503 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,605 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,533 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,533 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,983 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4623 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 HIGH ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CBD |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Pleasant-High Historic District listed 1984 · 32 contributing resources · NRIS 84002417 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 272 BROADWAY, 452, METHUEN, MA 01844-8016 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $6,835.00 (+1.71%) | $657,200 (+3.46%) Land $192,400 Building $464,800 | $628,825 (+7.77%) |
| 2025 | $6,720.00 (+1.88%) | $635,200 (+4.58%) Land $192,400 Building $442,800 | $583,490 |
| 2024 | $6,596.00 (+6.44%) | $607,400 (+14.67%) Land $175,500 Building $431,900 | |
| 2023 | $6,197.00 | $529,700 Land $156,000 Building $373,700 |
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 Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | 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 346 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: T-Mobile.
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