Essex County and Methuen City property record for 3 Phippen St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,555 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $342,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,359 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01012 B:00108 L:00142A |
| Primary APN | METH M:01012 B:00108 L:00142A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,555 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,268 sqft |
| Basement Area | 972 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 389 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3364 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 PHIPPEN ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 108 |
| Legal Lot Number | 142A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
3 Phippen St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 PHIPPEN ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14704 / 180 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 3 PHIPPEN ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5507 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16444-89 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16444/89 |
| Instrument | 21084 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3 Phippen St was $5,359, up 6.6% 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 | $5,359.00 (+6.56%) | $515,300 (+8.42%) Land $215,600 Building $299,700 | $580,677 (+7.08%) |
| 2025 | $5,029.00 (+1.29%) | $475,300 (+3.96%) Land $207,200 Building $268,100 | $542,260 |
| 2024 | $4,965.00 (+5.82%) | $457,200 (+14.01%) Land $189,000 Building $268,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,692.00 | $401,000 Land $168,000 Building $233,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3 Phippen St 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 Phippen 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 406 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 |
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