Essex County and Methuen City property record for 231 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $229,900 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,870 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Refinance Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00808 B:00077 L:00075B |
| Primary APN | METH M:00808 B:00077 L:00075B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,136 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,250 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6861 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 231 HOWE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 77 |
| Legal Lot Number | 75B |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 252603 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DIGITAL FCU |
| Nov 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROSS MTG CO INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14642 / 252 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 231 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2109 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15911-229 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Book Page | 15911/229 |
| Instrument | 15757 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 231 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2109 |
| Document Number | 16618-73 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 HOWE ST METHUEN MA 018442109, METHUEN, MA 01844-2109 |
| Document Number | 16618-73 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 016618/000073 |
| Instrument | 33110 |
| Name | ROSS MTG CO INC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 22, 2035 |
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 | $4,870.00 (+4.28%) | $468,300 (+6.09%) Land $215,200 Building $253,100 | $538,114 (+40.52%) |
| 2025 | $4,670.00 (+3.8%) | $441,400 (+6.54%) Land $215,200 Building $226,200 | $382,945 |
| 2024 | $4,499.00 (+6.16%) | $414,300 (+14.38%) Land $188,100 Building $226,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,238.00 | $362,200 Land $165,600 Building $196,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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