Essex County and Methuen City property record for 31 Buswell Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,877 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.203 acres (8,864 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,550 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Mortgage Jan 2017 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00912 B:00086 L:00002 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00912 B:00086 L:00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,877 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,291 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,033 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,864 sqft (0.203 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 114 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 BUSWELL AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5164 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 86 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
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 | 31 BUSWELL AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5164 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) SAVINGS BANK TRUST |
| Jan 3, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SAVINGS BANK TRUST |
| May 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SAVINGS BANK TRUST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 14258 / 141 |
| Transfer Doc | 014258-141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 31 BUSWELL AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5164 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 018168-170 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Book Page | 18168/170 |
| Instrument | 21677 |
| Name | SAVINGS BANK TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 31 BUSWELL AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5164 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 14941-78 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 14941/78 |
| Instrument | 18 |
| Name | SAVINGS BANK TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 228 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 31 BUSWELL AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5164 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16313-65 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16313/65 |
| Instrument | 11784 |
| Name | SAVINGS BANK TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
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 | $5,550.00 (+6.83%) | $533,700 (+8.7%) Land $212,100 Building $321,600 | $586,605 (+15.85%) |
| 2025 | $5,195.00 (+1.11%) | $491,000 (+3.78%) Land $203,800 Building $287,200 | $506,350 |
| 2024 | $5,138.00 (+5.65%) | $473,100 (+13.84%) Land $185,900 Building $287,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,863.00 | $415,600 Land $165,300 Building $250,300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · 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.
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 350 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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