Essex County and Methuen City property record for 247 Pelham St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.941 acres (40,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,583 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00312 B:00126A L:00067A |
| Primary APN | METH M:00312 B:00126A L:00067A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,207 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,044 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,999 sqft (0.941 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5566 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 247 PELHAM ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | 126A |
| Legal Lot Number | 67A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 252202 |
247 Pelham St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2014.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 247 PELHAM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14047 / 298 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 247 PELHAM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017079-300 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17079/300 |
| Instrument | 27122 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 247 PELHAM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 17079-300 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17079/300 |
| Instrument | 27122 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 247 Pelham St was $5,583, up 6.2% 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 | $5,583.00 (+6.24%) | $536,800 (+8.07%) Land $280,800 Building $256,000 | $553,057 (+21.23%) |
| 2025 | $5,255.00 (+6.98%) | $496,700 (+9.82%) Land $266,600 Building $230,100 | $456,190 |
| 2024 | $4,912.00 (-0.79%) | $452,300 (+6.88%) Land $222,200 Building $230,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,951.00 | $423,200 Land $222,200 Building $201,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 247 Pelham St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 247 Pelham St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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