23 Sunset Ave, Methuen, MA 01844 Property Records

Essex County and Methuen City property record for 23 Sunset Ave, Methuen, MA 01844

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,657 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.111 acres (4,848 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$151,500 (Dec 2010)
Tax Bill	$5,807 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Refinance Jul 2024 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`METH M:00816 B:00046 L:00005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`METH M:00816 B:00046 L:00005`
Alternative APN	`8715`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,657 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,547 sqft
Basement Area	1,023 sqft
Unfinished Basement	256 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,848 sqft (0.111 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	8715
Street Address	23 SUNSET AVE
City	METHUEN
State	MA
Zip	01844-4934
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RG
Legal Subdivision	FAIRMONT
Legal Block	46
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Township / Civil Division	METHUEN TOWN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3017
Census Tract	252501

Owner

Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	23 SUNSET AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4934
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 29, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NFM LENDING
Jul 31, 2024	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jul 29, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance NFM LENDING

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 17, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 17, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 10, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201034625
Deed Book / Page	12336 / 40
Last Transfer Date	Jul 31, 2024
Transfer Doc	018055-192
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Property Address	23 SUNSET AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4934
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0017055-19
Date	Jul 29, 2021
Book Page	17055/19
Instrument	25278

Lender

Name	NFM LENDING
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

July 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	Jul 31, 2024
Property Address	23 SUNSET AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4934
Document Number	018055-192
Book / Page	18055 / 192
Instrument Date	Jul 31, 2024
Instrument	12682
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

July 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	Jul 29, 2021
Property Address	23 SUNSET AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4934
Document Number	017054-248
Book / Page	17054 / 248
Instrument Date	Jul 23, 2021
Instrument	25229
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants

Mortgage

Document Number	0000025278
Date	Jul 29, 2021
Instrument	25278

Lender

Name	NFM LENDING
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Methuen City
Unified School District	Methuen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,807.00 (+7.98%)	$558,400 (+9.86%) Land $194,500 Building $363,900	$632,405 (+6.87%)
2025	$5,378.00 (+2.13%)	$508,300 (+4.83%) Land $185,500 Building $322,800	$591,755
2024	$5,266.00 (+7.43%)	$484,900 (+15.73%) Land $162,100 Building $322,800
2023	$4,902.00	$419,000 Land $142,700 Building $276,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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 (2006)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	May 2006 · Severe Storms And 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

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	LAWRENCE WATER WORKS serves 89,143 people · EPA ID MA3149000
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2023
Also Mapped Here	METHUEN WATER DEPT
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Corrosion control Jul 2016
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,006 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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