Essex County and Methuen City property record for 242 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,460 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.421 acres (18,321 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,199 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00808 B:00069 L:00004 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00808 B:00069 L:00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,460 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,763 sqft |
| Basement Area | 841 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 841 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,321 sqft (0.421 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5439 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 HOWE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2162 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Block | 69 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 252602 |
242 Howe St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2162 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Oct 13, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201726784 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15258 / 151 |
| Transfer Doc | 015258-151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 242 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2162 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 017164-163 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17164/163 |
| Instrument | 32972 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 242 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2108 |
| Document Number | 15258-151 |
| Book / Page | 15258 / 151 |
| Instrument | 26784 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $41.91 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2108 |
| Document Number | 152580153 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15258/0153 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 13, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Howe St was $6,199, up 4.9% 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 | $6,199.00 (+4.85%) | $596,100 (+6.68%) Land $224,000 Building $372,100 | $598,646 (+25.01%) |
| 2025 | $5,912.00 (+2.44%) | $558,800 (+5.16%) Land $224,000 Building $334,800 | $478,895 |
| 2024 | $5,771.00 (+6.3%) | $531,400 (+14.53%) Land $195,800 Building $335,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,429.00 | $464,000 Land $172,300 Building $291,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Howe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001–2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · 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 risk around 242 Howe 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 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures