Essex County and Methuen City property record for 3 Smith Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,858 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,298 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,908 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Sale Dec 2018 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00516 B:00154 L:00055 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00516 B:00154 L:00055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,858 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,749 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,298 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4871 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 SMITH AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2946 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | NORWOOD AVE |
| Legal Block | 154 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · APN METH M:00516 B:00154 L:00055
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 SMITH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2946 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 07, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HOME LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANK FSB |
| Nov 08, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HOME LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 18316 / 159 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 10, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 018316-157 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3 SMITH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2946 |
| Document Number | 018316-159 |
| Book / Page | 18316 / 159 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 10530 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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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| Address | 3 SMITH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2946 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 3 SMITH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2946 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 07, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15700-90 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 07, 2018 |
| Book Page | 15700/90 |
| Instrument | 29523 |
| Name | HOME LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2029 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 3 SMITH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-2946 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 07, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 16072-230 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 08, 2019 |
| Book Page | 16072/230 |
| Instrument | 28123 |
| Name | HOME LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANK FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2039 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Methuen City |
| Unified School District | Methuen School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,908.00 (+2.76%) | $463,900 (+5.48%) Land $202,200 Building $261,700 | $565,535 |
| 2024 | $4,776.00 (+3.94%) | $439,800 (+11.99%) Land $184,400 Building $255,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,595.00 | $392,700 Land $163,900 Building $228,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (25009C), as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250092521021, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 240 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MA3181000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | METHUEN WATER DEPT serves 53,059 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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