Essex County and Methuen City property record for 24 Bruce St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,756 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,653 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $164,000 (Jan 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $5,393 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00712 B:00059 L:00088 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00712 B:00059 L:00088 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,756 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,981 sqft |
| Basement Area | 809 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 809 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,653 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7148 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 24 BRUCE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Legal Lot Number | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
24 Bruce St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2022.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24 BRUCE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0017441-73 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 24 BRUCE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2517 |
| Document Number | 0017441-73 |
| Book / Page | 17441 / 73 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11325 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 24 BRUCE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2517 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 24 Bruce St was $5,393, up 7% 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 | $5,393.00 (+6.96%) | $518,600 (+8.81%) Land $208,400 Building $310,200 | $571,018 (-8.9%) |
| 2025 | $5,042.00 (+1.12%) | $476,600 (+3.81%) Land $200,300 Building $276,300 | $626,810 |
| 2024 | $4,986.00 (+11.24%) | $459,100 (+19.84%) Land $182,700 Building $276,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,482.00 | $383,100 Land $162,400 Building $220,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 24 Bruce St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 24 Bruce St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 154 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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