Essex County and Methuen City property record for 37 Houston Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,267 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,812 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00914 B:00088 L:00009 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00914 B:00088 L:00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,267 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,783 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,267 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,267 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 | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,050 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8507 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 37 HOUSTON AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5172 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Subdivision | BUSWELL ACRES REV PLAN |
| Legal Block | 88 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 252501 |
37 Houston Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
| Oct 29, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Sep 17, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI MORTGAGE NTWK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 17913 / 264 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 37 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Document Number | 017913-264 |
| Book / Page | 17913 / 264 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 612 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| 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 | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 37 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Document Number | 0000000613 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 613 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2029 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Index | 3-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 37 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Document Number | 16571-147 |
| Book / Page | 16571 / 147 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 29768 |
| 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 | 37 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Document Number | 29769 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 29769 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 37 HOUSTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Document Number | 15617-146 |
| Book / Page | 015617 / 000146 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 22542 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,755.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 37 HOUSTON AVE METHUEN MA 018445172, METHUEN, MA 01844-5172 |
| Document Number | 15617-148 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Book Page | 015617/000148 |
| Instrument | 22543 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NTWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 16, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 37 Houston Ave was $5,812, up 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 | $5,812.00 (+9%) | $558,800 (+10.87%) Land $209,600 Building $349,200 | $565,073 (-6.94%) |
| 2025 | $5,332.00 (+0.87%) | $504,000 (+3.55%) Land $201,400 Building $302,600 | $607,240 |
| 2024 | $5,286.00 (+5.61%) | $486,700 (+13.77%) Land $183,700 Building $303,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,005.00 | $427,800 Land $163,300 Building $264,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 37 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 37 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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