Essex County and Methuen City property record for 3 Stearns Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,143 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,271 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $156,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,124 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00816 B:00048 L:00006 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00816 B:00048 L:00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,143 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,226 sqft |
| Basement Area | 992 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 992 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,271 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9332 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 STEARNS AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRMONT |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 252501 |
3 Stearns Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 STEARNS AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12845 / 5 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3 Stearns Ave was $5,124, up 3.3% 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 | $5,124.00 (+3.29%) | $492,700 (+5.08%) Land $210,800 Building $281,900 | $546,911 (-5.42%) |
| 2025 | $4,961.00 (+4.6%) | $468,900 (+7.37%) Land $201,000 Building $267,900 | $578,265 |
| 2024 | $4,743.00 (+4.13%) | $436,700 (+12.18%) Land $175,700 Building $261,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,555.00 | $389,300 Land $154,600 Building $234,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3 Stearns Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2006.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 Stearns Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | LAWRENCE WATER WORKS serves 89,143 people · EPA ID MA3149000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Also Mapped Here | METHUEN WATER DEPT |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2016 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 916 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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