Essex County and Methuen City property record for 283 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 4,030 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,344 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,724 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00612 B:00056 L:00011 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00612 B:00056 L:00011 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,030 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,776 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,623 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,623 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,344 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 684 |
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| Street Address | 283 BROADWAY |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | CBD |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Emmons, G.B., House listed 1984 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 84002353 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
283 Broadway, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 283 BROADWAY, METHUEN, MA 01844-6804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202521041 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18451 / 275 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 283 BROADWAY, METHUEN, MA 01844-6804 |
| Document Number | 018451-275 |
| Book / Page | 18451 / 275 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 21041 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 283 BROADWAY, METHUEN, MA 01844-6804 |
| Document Number | 0000021042 |
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| Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 21042 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 283 Broadway was $6,724, up 0.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,724.00 (+0.64%) | $635,500 (+3.3%) Land $139,400 Building $496,100 | $910,480 |
| 2024 | $6,681.00 (+3.01%) | $615,200 (+10.97%) Land $131,200 Building $484,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,486.00 | $554,400 Land $123,000 Building $431,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 283 Broadway in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
The area around 283 Broadway has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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