Essex County and Methuen City property record for 31 Sea St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,127 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.489 acres (21,301 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $514,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,672 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00516 B:00152 L:00026 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00516 B:00152 L:00026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,127 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,292 sqft |
| Basement Area | 644 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 644 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,301 sqft (0.489 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2704 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 SEA ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2732 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 152 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 252201 |
31 Sea St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 SEA ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 11, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
| Oct 19, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20233977 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17701 / 220 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 31 SEA ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2732 |
| Document Number | 017701-220 |
| Book / Page | 17701 / 220 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3977 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 SEA ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2732 |
| Document Number | 0000003978 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3978 |
| Name | NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 31 SEA ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2732 |
| Document Number | 17077-225 |
| Book / Page | 17077 / 225 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 26913 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 31 SEA ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2732 |
| Document Number | 26914 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 26914 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 31 SEA ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2732 |
| Document Number | 16518-214 |
| Book / Page | 16518 / 214 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 26167 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 31 SEA ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2732 |
| Document Number | 26168 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 26168 |
| Name | BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 31 SEA ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2732 |
| Document Number | 15654-35 |
| Book / Page | 015654 / 000035 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 25601 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 31 SEA ST METHUEN MA 018442732, METHUEN, MA 01844-2732 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Sea St was $5,672, up 6.5% 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 | $5,672.00 (+6.46%) | $545,400 (+8.3%) Land $250,400 Building $295,000 | $571,567 (+6.47%) |
| 2025 | $5,328.00 (+0.11%) | $503,600 (+2.75%) Land $240,600 Building $263,000 | $536,845 |
| 2024 | $5,322.00 (+5.37%) | $490,100 (+13.53%) Land $219,500 Building $270,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,051.00 | $431,700 Land $195,100 Building $236,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Sea St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 31 Sea St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 240 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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