Essex County and Methuen City property record for 214 Hampstead St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,030 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 2.01 acres (87,556 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,098 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00704 B:00071 L:00016 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00704 B:00071 L:00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,030 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,191 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,020 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,020 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,556 sqft (2.01 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2060 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 214 HAMPSTEAD ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Block | 71 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 252602 |
214 Hampstead St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2023.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 214 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BAY EQUITY LLC |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage JG WENTWORTH HM LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202221326 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17562 / 136 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0017738-42 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 214 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1239 |
| Document Number | 0017738-42 |
| Book / Page | 17738 / 42 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 7142 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 214 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1239 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 214 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1239 |
| Document Number | 017562-136 |
| Book / Page | 17562 / 136 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 21326 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 214 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1239 |
| Document Number | 0000021327 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 21327 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 214 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1239 |
| Document Number | 15788-265 |
| Book / Page | 015788 / 000265 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5803 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 214 HAMPSTEAD ST METHUEN MA 018441239, METHUEN, MA 01844-1239 |
| Document Number | 15788-269 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Book Page | 015788/000269 |
| Instrument | 5804 |
| Name | JG WENTWORTH HM LNDG |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 20, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 214 Hampstead St was $8,098, up 5.9% 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 | $8,098.00 (+5.88%) | $778,700 (+7.72%) Land $300,200 Building $478,500 | $733,071 (-0.96%) |
| 2025 | $7,648.00 (+4.24%) | $722,900 (+7%) Land $300,200 Building $422,700 | $740,145 |
| 2024 | $7,337.00 (+15.53%) | $675,600 (+24.47%) Land $262,900 Building $412,700 | |
| 2023 | $6,351.00 | $542,800 Land $231,600 Building $311,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 214 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 214 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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