Essex County and Methuen City property record for 29 Houston Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,159 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,444 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00914 B:00088 L:00011 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00914 B:00088 L:00011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,580 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,459 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,053 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,159 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4741 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 29 HOUSTON AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5172 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Subdivision | BUSWELL ACRES |
| Legal Block | 88 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 252501 |
29 Houston Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PRIME LENDING INC |
| Dec 12, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HARBORONE MORTGAGE |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 16992 / 199 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 29 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Document Number | 016992-199 |
| Book / Page | 16992 / 199 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20681 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 29 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Document Number | 0000020682 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20682 |
| Name | PRIME LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 29 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Document Number | 016115-275 |
| Book / Page | 16115 / 275 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 31437 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 330 CONCORD AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1208 |
| Document Number | 0000031438 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 31438 |
| Name | HARBORONE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 29 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Document Number | 15323-274 |
| Book / Page | 015323 / 000274 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 32099 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,573.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 29 HOUSTON AVE METHUEN MA 018445172, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Document Number | 15323-276 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 015323/000276 |
| Instrument | 32100 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 7, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 29 Houston Ave was $5,444, up 6.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,444.00 (+6.91%) | $523,500 (+8.77%) Land $209,900 Building $313,600 | $582,913 (+0.84%) |
| 2025 | $5,092.00 (+1.15%) | $481,300 (+3.84%) Land $201,800 Building $279,500 | $578,075 |
| 2024 | $5,034.00 (+7.06%) | $463,500 (+15.33%) Land $184,000 Building $279,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,702.00 | $401,900 Land $163,600 Building $238,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 29 Houston Ave 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 | 2 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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 29 Houston Ave 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 |
|---|
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 350 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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