Essex County and Methuen City property record for 26 High St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 4,292 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.221 acres (9,609 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,859 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00612 B:00060 L:00029 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00612 B:00060 L:00029 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,292 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,312 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,585 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,585 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,609 sqft (0.221 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1814 |
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| Street Address | 26 HIGH ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 60 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Pleasant-High Historic District listed 1984 · 32 contributing resources · NRIS 84002417 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 490 SAGAMORE RD, RYE, NH 03870-2027 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 00015046-5 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,859.00 (+8.31%) | $851,800 (+10.18%) Land $206,000 Building $645,800 |
| 2025 | $8,179.00 (+4.35%) | $773,100 (+7.12%) Land $206,000 Building $567,100 |
| 2024 | $7,838.00 (+2.59%) | $721,700 (+10.52%) Land $187,900 Building $533,800 |
| 2023 | $7,640.00 | $653,000 Land $167,100 Building $485,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 301 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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