Essex County and Methuen City property record for 281 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,327 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $191,500 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,920 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00612 B:00056 L:00012 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00612 B:00056 L:00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 21,327 sqft (0.49 acres) |
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| Account Number | 9146 |
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| Street Address | 281 BROADWAY |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6804 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | CBD |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 2988A |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 195 MOUNT AUBURN ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4041 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| 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 | $4,920.00 (+4.77%) | $245,000 (+7.22%) Land $245,000 |
| 2025 | $4,696.00 (+3.96%) | $228,500 (+6.23%) Land $228,500 |
| 2024 | $4,517.00 (-1.63%) | $215,100 (+6.7%) Land $215,100 |
| 2023 | $4,592.00 | $201,600 Land $201,600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 346 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: T-Mobile.
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