Essex County and Methuen City property record for 280 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 4,204 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.672 acres (29,251 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,445 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10184 |
| Primary APN | 10184 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,204 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,965 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,254 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,254 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 29,251 sqft (0.672 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10184 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 HOWE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 75 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 252603 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · APN 10184
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 018056-145 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Methuen City |
| Unified School District | Methuen School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,445.00 (+10.85%) | $987,200 (+13.77%) Land $255,300 Building $731,900 |
| 2024 | $9,423.00 (+7.25%) | $867,700 (+15.55%) Land $223,100 Building $644,600 |
| 2023 | $8,786.00 | $750,900 Land $196,400 Building $554,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
Based on FCC filings for 266 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | METHUEN WATER DEPT serves 53,059 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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