Essex County and Methuen City property record for 24 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,019 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.773 acres (33,681 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $224,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $8,802 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Jun 2022 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00418 B:00154 L:00016 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00418 B:00154 L:00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,019 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,184 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,681 sqft (0.773 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4568 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 24 OBSERVATORY RD |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | 154 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24 OBSERVATORY RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-2351 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LEADER BANK NA |
| Apr 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 11782 / 235 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 018415-236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 24 OBSERVATORY RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-2351 |
| Document Number | 018415-236 |
| Book / Page | 18415 / 236 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 18341 |
| 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 | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 24 OBSERVATORY RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-2351 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 24 OBSERVATORY RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-2351 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017491-268 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17491/268 |
| Instrument | 15392 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 24 OBSERVATORY RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-2351 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16253-15 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16253/15 |
| Instrument | 8115 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 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 | $8,802.00 (+2.82%) | $846,300 (+4.58%) Land $267,900 Building $578,400 | $796,346 (+8.4%) |
| 2025 | $8,561.00 (+1.09%) | $809,200 (+3.77%) Land $267,900 Building $541,300 | $734,635 |
| 2024 | $8,469.00 (+3.94%) | $779,800 (+11.98%) Land $234,200 Building $545,600 | |
| 2023 | $8,148.00 | $696,400 Land $206,100 Building $490,300 |
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 | 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.
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 241 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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