Essex County and Methuen City property record for 317 Oak St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,449 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.356 acres (15,499 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,139 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13004 |
| Primary APN | 13004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,449 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,782 sqft |
| Basement Area | 828 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 828 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,499 sqft (0.356 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 317 OAK ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5250 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 108 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
317 Oak St is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2021.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 BERKELEY ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-1946 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 16769-272 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 317 OAK ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5250 |
| Document Number | 16769-272 |
| Book / Page | 16769 / 272 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5229 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 317 Oak St was $4,139, up 6.7% 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 | $4,139.00 (+6.73%) | $398,000 (+8.59%) Land $209,900 Building $188,100 | $488,951 (-11.63%) |
| 2025 | $3,878.00 (+7.13%) | $366,500 (+9.96%) Land $199,300 Building $167,200 | $553,280 |
| 2024 | $3,620.00 (-0.93%) | $333,300 (+6.72%) Land $166,100 Building $167,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,654.00 | $312,300 Land $166,100 Building $146,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 317 Oak St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 317 Oak 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 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 | 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 269 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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