Essex County and Methuen City property record for 33 Houston Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,738 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,872 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2024 Transfer Mar 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12519 |
| Primary APN | 12519 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,738 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,547 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,510 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 604 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,958 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12519 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 33 HOUSTON AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5172 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 88 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 252501 |
33 Houston Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 4, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HARBORONE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15697 / 344 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 018050-275 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Property Address | 33 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Document Number | 018050-275 |
| Book / Page | 18050 / 275 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 12301 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 33 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 33 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16211-5 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16211/5 |
| Instrument | 5205 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 33 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Document Number | 15697-344 |
| Book / Page | 15697 / 344 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 29311 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 33 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Document Number | 29312 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 29312 |
| Name | HARBORONE MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 33 Houston Ave was $5,872, up 7.6% 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 | $5,872.00 (+7.59%) | $564,600 (+9.44%) Land $209,300 Building $355,300 | $643,801 (+18.81%) |
| 2025 | $5,458.00 (+0.89%) | $515,900 (+3.55%) Land $201,200 Building $314,700 | $541,880 |
| 2024 | $5,410.00 (+6.08%) | $498,200 (+14.29%) Land $183,500 Building $314,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,100.00 | $435,900 Land $163,100 Building $272,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 33 Houston Ave 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 | 2 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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.
The area around 33 Houston Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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