344 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844 Property Records

Essex County and Methuen City property record for 344 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,030 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size	0.574 acres (24,999 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$319,400 (Jul 2004)
Tax Bill	$6,619 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Mortgage Dec 2024 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16160`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16160`
Alternative APN	`METH M:00315 B:00129B L:0028AA`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,030 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,204 sqft
Basement Area	1,560 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,560 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1935
Effective Year Built	Effective 1935
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	24,999 sqft (0.574 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	16160
Street Address	344 FOREST ST
City	METHUEN
State	MA
Zip	01844-1938
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RB
Legal Block	129B
Legal Lot Number	28AA
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Township / Civil Division	METHUEN TOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	252102

Owner

Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	344 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1938
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 10, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage IMPERIAL LENDING LLC
Dec 13, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Aug 24, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FEDERAL SVGS BK
Sep 26, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	116 / 101
Last Transfer Date	Sep 19, 2019
Transfer Doc	0000120690
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	Sep 10, 2026
Property Address	344 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1938
Document Number	0000133350
Instrument Date	Aug 28, 2026
Instrument	2026133350
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 30, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	344 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1938

Mortgage

Document Number	0000133350,
Date	Sep 10, 2026
Instrument	2026133350

Lender

Name	IMPERIAL LENDING LLC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2056

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

December 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Property Address	344 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1938
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000130848
Date	Dec 13, 2024
Instrument	130848

Lender

Name	THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2055

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Property Address	344 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1938
Document Number	0000122839
Instrument Date	Aug 24, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 24, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	344 FOREST ST METHUEN MA 018441938, METHUEN, MA 01844-1938

Mortgage

Document Number	0000122839
Date	Sep 2, 2020
Instrument	122839

Lender

Name	FEDERAL SVGS BK
Type	Federal Savings Bank

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	Sep 26, 2019
Property Address	344 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1938
Document Number	0000120690
Instrument Date	Sep 19, 2019
Instrument	120690
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	344 FOREST ST METHUEN MA 018441938, METHUEN, MA 01844-1938

Mortgage

Document Number	120691
Date	Sep 26, 2019
Instrument	120691

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 25, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Methuen City
Unified School District	Methuen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,619.00 (+3.41%)	$636,400 (+5.19%) Land $261,800 Building $374,600	$735,229 (+1.66%)
2025	$6,401.00 (+2.7%)	$605,000 (+5.42%) Land $251,600 Building $353,400	$723,235
2024	$6,233.00 (+4.35%)	$573,900 (+12.42%) Land $229,500 Building $344,400
2023	$5,973.00	$510,500 Land $204,000 Building $306,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 303 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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