Essex County and Methuen City property record for 36 Emsley Ter, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,814 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,032 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,337 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00614 B:00150 L:00059Z |
| Primary APN | METH M:00614 B:00150 L:00059Z |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,814 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,278 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 202 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,032 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4420 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 36 EMSLEY TER |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3571 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 150 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59Z |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
36 Emsley Ter is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1999.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 EMSLEY TER, METHUEN, MA 01844-3571 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 36 Emsley Ter was $5,337, up 6.6% 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 | $5,337.00 (+6.63%) | $513,200 (+8.48%) Land $215,700 Building $297,500 | $553,138 (-1.2%) |
| 2025 | $5,005.00 (+1.21%) | $473,100 (+3.91%) Land $207,300 Building $265,800 | $559,835 |
| 2024 | $4,945.00 (+5.8%) | $455,300 (+13.97%) Land $189,100 Building $266,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,674.00 | $399,500 Land $168,100 Building $231,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 36 Emsley Ter in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 36 Emsley Ter 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 616 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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