Essex County and Methuen City property record for 22 Elsmere Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,510 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,055 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage Nov 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00614 B:00138 L:00017A |
| Primary APN | METH M:00614 B:00138 L:00017A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,510 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,530 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,160 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 9413 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 22 ELSMERE AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2955 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 138 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
22 Elsmere Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 22 ELSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2955 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SHOREHAM BANK |
| Nov 6, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251981 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18209 / 84 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 22 ELSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2955 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0018507-54 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Book Page | 18507/54 |
| Instrument | 2001 |
| Name | SHOREHAM BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 22 ELSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2955 |
| Document Number | 16590-50 |
| Book / Page | 016590 / 000050 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 31010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 22 ELSMERE AVE METHUEN MA 018442955, METHUEN, MA 01844-2955 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 22 Elsmere Ave was $6,055, up 2% 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 | $6,055.00 (+1.95%) | $582,200 (+3.72%) Land $207,200 Building $375,000 | $645,798 |
| 2025 | $5,939.00 (+2.36%) | $561,300 (+5.05%) Land $207,200 Building $354,100 | |
| 2024 | $5,802.00 (+3.61%) | $534,300 (+11.64%) Land $189,000 Building $345,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,600.00 | $478,600 Land $168,000 Building $310,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 22 Elsmere Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 | 79 units insured incl. 72 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2010 · 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.
The area around 22 Elsmere Ave 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 616 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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