Essex County and Methuen City property record for 3 1st Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,546 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,597 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00214 B:00128 L:00055 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00214 B:00128 L:00055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,546 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,461 sqft |
| Basement Area | 693 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 693 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4783 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 1ST AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Block | 128 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 252202 |
3 1st Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2020.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 1ST AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-1003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 16586-63 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3 1ST AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-1003 |
| Document Number | 16586-63 |
| Book / Page | 016586 / 000063 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 30745 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 1ST AVE METHUEN MA 018441003, METHUEN, MA 01844-1003 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3 1st Ave was $5,597, up 5.7% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,597.00 (+5.72%) | $538,200 (+7.55%) Land $202,800 Building $335,400 | $549,390 (+4.03%) |
| 2025 | $5,294.00 (+1.09%) | $500,400 (+3.77%) Land $200,200 Building $300,200 | $528,105 |
| 2024 | $5,237.00 (+7.21%) | $482,200 (+15.5%) Land $182,000 Building $300,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,885.00 | $417,500 Land $162,500 Building $255,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3 1st Ave 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1998–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2010 |
| Claims by Event |
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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 3 1st Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 127 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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