Essex County and Methuen City property record for 22 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,616 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.576 acres (25,099 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,904 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Aug 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00418 B:00154 L:00017 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00418 B:00154 L:00017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,616 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,612 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,616 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,099 sqft (0.576 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4306 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 22 OBSERVATORY RD |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Subdivision | DANA DOW |
| Legal Block | 154 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
22 Observatory Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2025.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 22 OBSERVATORY RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-2351 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 21, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 018415-234 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 22 OBSERVATORY RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-2351 |
| Document Number | 018415-234 |
| Book / Page | 18415 / 234 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 18340 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 22 OBSERVATORY RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-2351 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 22 OBSERVATORY RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-2351 |
| Document Number | 16456-16 |
| Book / Page | 16456 / 16 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21889 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 22 OBSERVATORY RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-2351 |
| Document Number | 16456-19 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16456/19 |
| Instrument | 21890 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 22 Observatory Rd was $7,904, up 7.5% 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 | $7,904.00 (+7.54%) | $760,000 (+9.4%) Land $262,100 Building $497,900 | $705,831 |
| 2025 | $7,350.00 (-0.43%) | $694,700 (+2.21%) Land $251,900 Building $442,800 | |
| 2024 | $7,382.00 (+7.06%) | $679,700 (+15.34%) Land $221,300 Building $458,400 | |
| 2023 | $6,895.00 | $589,300 Land $195,700 Building $393,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 22 Observatory Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1987.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · Severe Storms & 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.
The area around 22 Observatory Rd 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 |
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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 240 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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