Essex County and Methuen City property record for 36 Atkinson St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,932 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,951 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $6,240 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11141 |
| Primary APN | 11141 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,932 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 644 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,951 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11141 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 36 ATKINSON ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Subdivision | METHUEN |
| Legal Block | 72 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 252602 |
36 Atkinson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1998.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 ATKINSON ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5101 / 36 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 36 Atkinson St was $6,240, up 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 | $6,240.00 (+7%) | $600,000 (+8.85%) Land $289,700 Building $310,300 | $600,929 (+9.69%) |
| 2025 | $5,832.00 (+3.86%) | $551,200 (+6.62%) Land $275,200 Building $276,000 | $547,865 |
| 2024 | $5,615.00 (-0.23%) | $517,000 (+7.48%) Land $229,600 Building $287,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,628.00 | $481,000 Land $229,500 Building $251,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 36 Atkinson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001–2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 36 Atkinson St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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