Essex County and Methuen City property record for 36 Forest St, #38, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,490 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,820 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,074 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Second Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00516 B:00154 L:00003 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00516 B:00154 L:00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,490 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,792 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,392 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,820 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3739 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 36 FOREST ST, 38 |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2754 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 154 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
36 Forest St, #38 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 FOREST ST, 38, METHUEN, MA 01844-2754 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ROCKLAND FCU |
| Jun 11, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| May 11, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage SALEM FIVE MTG CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 16974 / 265 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 36 FOREST ST # 38, 38, METHUEN, MA 01844-2754 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 018531-347 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Book Page | 18531/347 |
| Instrument | 3838 |
| Name | ROCKLAND FCU |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 36-38 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
| Document Number | 016974-265 |
| Book / Page | 16974 / 265 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 19392 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 36 FOREST ST # 38, 38, METHUEN, MA 01844-2754 |
| Document Number | 0000019393 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 19393 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 36-38 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
| Document Number | 015077-269 |
| Book / Page | 15077 / 269 |
| Instrument | 11620 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $51.82 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 FOREST ST # 38, 38, METHUEN, MA 01844-2754 |
| Document Number | 0150770271 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15077/0271 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MTG CO |
|---|
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 11, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 36 Forest St, #38 was $9,074, up 9.9% 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 | $9,074.00 (+9.88%) | $872,500 (+11.79%) Land $218,100 Building $654,400 | |
| 2025 | $8,258.00 (+4.28%) | $780,500 (+7.04%) Land $209,600 Building $570,900 | $853,765 |
| 2024 | $7,919.00 (+2.83%) | $729,200 (+10.79%) Land $191,200 Building $538,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,701.00 | $658,200 Land $170,000 Building $488,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 36 Forest St, #38 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1987.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · Severe Storms & 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.
The area around 36 Forest St, #38 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 240 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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