Essex County and Methuen City property record for 246 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,980 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.565 acres (24,603 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,514 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Refinance Jun 2019 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00808 B:00069 L:00006A |
| Primary APN | METH M:00808 B:00069 L:00006A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,980 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,326 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 928 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,603 sqft (0.565 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4422 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 246 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 | 6A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 252602 |
246 Howe St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2162 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15379 / 206 |
| Transfer Doc | 015379-206 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 246 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2162 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017408-144 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17408/144 |
| Instrument | 8784 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 246 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2108 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15869-335 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Book Page | 15869/335 |
| Instrument | 12420 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 246 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2108 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16188-191 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16188/191 |
| Instrument | 3547 |
| Name | NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 246 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2108 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16631-330 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16631/330 |
| Instrument | 34007 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 246 Howe St was $6,514, up 5% 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 | $6,514.00 (+5.03%) | $626,300 (+6.84%) Land $242,000 Building $384,300 | $678,271 (+1.81%) |
| 2025 | $6,202.00 (+4.78%) | $586,200 (+7.56%) Land $242,000 Building $344,200 | $666,235 |
| 2024 | $5,919.00 (+6.08%) | $545,000 (+14.28%) Land $211,500 Building $333,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,580.00 | $476,900 Land $186,100 Building $290,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 246 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 246 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 |
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