Essex County and Methuen City property record for 227 Washington St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,068 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.943 acres (41,077 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $545,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,058 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00908 B:00079 L:0019AR |
| Primary APN | METH M:00908 B:00079 L:0019AR |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,068 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,932 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 408 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 41,077 sqft (0.943 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7598 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 227 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 79 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19AR |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 252602 |
227 Washington St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 WASHINGTON ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2650 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LOWER LLC |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 17113 / 225 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 17113-223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 227 WASHINGTON ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2650 |
| Document Number | 17113-225 |
| Book / Page | 17113 / 225 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 29495 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 227 WASHINGTON ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2650 |
| Document Number | 29496 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 29496 |
| Name | LOWER LLC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 227 WASHINGTON ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2650 |
| Document Number | 17113-223 |
| Book / Page | 17113 / 223 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 29494 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 227 WASHINGTON ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2650 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 227 Washington St was $7,058, up 1.5% 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 | $7,058.00 (+1.51%) | $678,700 (+3.27%) Land $315,400 Building $363,300 | $672,908 (+3.72%) |
| 2025 | $6,953.00 (+4.45%) | $657,200 (+7.21%) Land $311,300 Building $345,900 | $648,755 |
| 2024 | $6,657.00 (+5.63%) | $613,000 (+13.81%) Land $283,000 Building $330,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,302.00 | $538,600 Land $252,700 Building $285,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 227 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 227 Washington St 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 177 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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