Essex County and Methuen City property record for 296 Lowell St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,538 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,459 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Feb 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,394 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00516 B:00151 L:00035 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00516 B:00151 L:00035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,538 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,708 sqft |
| Basement Area | 848 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 170 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,459 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1267 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 296 LOWELL ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 151 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
296 Lowell St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 1998.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 296 LOWELL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 296 Lowell St was $4,394, 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 | $4,394.00 (+6.94%) | $422,500 (+8.78%) Land $195,900 Building $226,600 | $475,409 (+5.89%) |
| 2025 | $4,109.00 (+5.87%) | $388,400 (+8.67%) Land $186,000 Building $202,400 | $448,970 |
| 2024 | $3,881.00 (+0.52%) | $357,400 (+8.3%) Land $155,000 Building $202,400 | |
| 2023 | $3,861.00 | $330,000 Land $155,000 Building $175,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 296 Lowell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 296 Lowell St 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 356 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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