Essex County and Methuen City property record for 286 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Nov 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $1,898 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00808 B:00075 L:00016 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00808 B:00075 L:00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
|---|
| Account Number | 7979 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 286 HOWE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 75 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 252603 |
286 Howe St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 1994.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 290 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2610 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4160 / 197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 286 Howe St was $1,898, down 1.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,898.00 (-1.71%) | $182,500 (-) Land $182,500 |
| 2025 | $1,931.00 (+11.49%) | $182,500 (+14.42%) Land $182,500 |
| 2024 | $1,732.00 (+5.42%) | $159,500 (+13.6%) Land $159,500 |
| 2023 | $1,643.00 | $140,400 Land $140,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 286 Howe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 3 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 286 Howe St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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