Essex County and Methuen City property record for 3 Porter Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,256 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.325 acres (14,140 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $530,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,576 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Mortgage Mar 2019 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01113 B:00109B L:00002 |
| Primary APN | METH M:01113 B:00109B L:00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,256 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,668 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,088 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,140 sqft (0.325 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9447 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 PORTER AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 109B |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 PORTER AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6227 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MAGNOLIA BANK INC |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MAGNOLIA BANK |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 16461-79 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 3 PORTER AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6227 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15605-347 |
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| Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Book Page | 15605/347 |
| Instrument | 21551 |
| Name | MAGNOLIA BANK INC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 3 PORTER AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6227 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 15795-114 |
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| Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 15795/114 |
| Instrument | 6350 |
| Name | MAGNOLIA BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3 PORTER AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6227 |
| Document Number | 16461-79 |
| Book / Page | 16461 / 79 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22226 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 3 PORTER AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6227 |
| Document Number | 22227 |
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| Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22227 |
| Name | MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $7,576.00 (+8.18%) | $728,500 (+10.06%) Land $222,400 Building $506,100 | $735,908 (+8.43%) |
| 2025 | $7,003.00 (-1.62%) | $661,900 (+0.99%) Land $212,000 Building $449,900 | $678,680 |
| 2024 | $7,118.00 (+7.36%) | $655,400 (+15.65%) Land $192,800 Building $462,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,630.00 | $566,700 Land $170,500 Building $396,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 202 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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