Essex County and Methuen City property record for 279 Oak St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.408 acres (17,786 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,231 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Refinance Dec 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01012 B:00108 L:00008 |
| Primary APN | METH M:01012 B:00108 L:00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,946 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,786 sqft (0.408 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4837 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 OAK ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 108 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
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 | 279 OAK ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance COMMUNITY TEAMWORK, INC |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 16489-101 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 279 OAK ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0017976-60 |
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| Date | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Book Page | 17976/60 |
| Instrument | 6164 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 279 OAK ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 16685-101 |
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| Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16685/101 |
| Instrument | 37714 |
| Name | COMMUNITY TEAMWORK, INC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 279 OAK ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5223 |
| Document Number | 16489-101 |
| Book / Page | 16489 / 101 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 279 OAK ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5223 |
| Document Number | 24292 |
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| Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24292 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $5,231.00 (+7.24%) | $503,000 (+9.09%) Land $216,200 Building $286,800 | $586,764 (+16.91%) |
| 2025 | $4,878.00 (+2.65%) | $461,100 (+5.37%) Land $205,400 Building $255,700 | $501,885 |
| 2024 | $4,752.00 (+0.76%) | $437,600 (+8.56%) Land $171,100 Building $266,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,716.00 | $403,100 Land $171,100 Building $232,000 |
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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · 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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 269 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 |
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