Essex County and Methuen City property record for 3 Lesley Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,699 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,611 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Line of Credit Dec 2021 Refinance + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12612 |
| Primary APN | 12612 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,608 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,699 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12612 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 LESLEY AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-7429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 4809 |
| Legal Block | 108 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6X |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
3 Lesley Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2004.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 LESLEY AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-7429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Nov 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MILEND INC |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 3 LESLEY AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-7429 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0017040-39 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17040/39 |
| Instrument | 24166 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 3 LESLEY AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-7429 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017259-201 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17259/201 |
| Instrument | 39719 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 3 LESLEY AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-7429 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16597-77 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16597/77 |
| Instrument | 31529 |
| Name | MILEND INC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 3 LESLEY AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-7429 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16138-193 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 16138/193 |
| Instrument | 33513 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 3 LESLEY AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-7429 |
| Document Number | 15021-305 |
| Book / Page | 015021 / 000305 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Number | 15021-305 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 015021/000305 |
| Instrument | 7051 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 20, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3 Lesley Ave was $5,611, up 3.8% 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 | $5,611.00 (+3.75%) | $539,500 (+5.54%) Land $236,200 Building $303,300 | $604,495 (-0.51%) |
| 2025 | $5,408.00 (+1.64%) | $511,200 (+4.33%) Land $233,200 Building $278,000 | $607,620 |
| 2024 | $5,321.00 (+5.66%) | $490,000 (+13.85%) Land $212,000 Building $278,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,036.00 | $430,400 Land $189,300 Building $241,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3 Lesley Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · 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 3 Lesley 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 269 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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