Essex County and Methuen City property record for 37 Ridge Rd, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,924 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01014 B:00104 L:00104 |
| Primary APN | METH M:01014 B:00104 L:00104 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,268 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,799 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9631 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 37 RIDGE RD |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5929 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 104 |
| Legal Lot Number | 104 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 252501 |
37 Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37 RIDGE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-5929 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BEACON BANK |
| Mar 31, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jul 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BROOKLINE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201622480 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14772 / 187 |
| Transfer Doc | 014772-187 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 37 RIDGE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-5929 |
| Document Number | 0000010665 |
| Book / Page | 18620 / 295 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610665 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 37 RIDGE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-5929 |
| Document Number | 0000010665, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Book Page | 18620/295 |
| Instrument | 202610665 |
| Name | BEACON BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2066 |
| Rate | 6.53% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 37 RIDGE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-5929 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 016851-282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16851/282 |
| Instrument | 10642 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 37 RIDGE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-5929 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15541-298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Book Page | 15541/298 |
| Instrument | 16089 |
| Name | BROOKLINE BANK |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 37 Ridge Rd was $4,924, up 6.1% 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 | $4,924.00 (+6.1%) | $473,500 (+7.93%) Land $211,900 Building $261,600 | $546,422 (+32.38%) |
| 2025 | $4,641.00 (+1.51%) | $438,700 (+4.2%) Land $203,600 Building $235,100 | $412,775 |
| 2024 | $4,572.00 (+5.47%) | $421,000 (+13.63%) Land $185,800 Building $235,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,335.00 | $370,500 Land $165,100 Building $205,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 37 Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2006.
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 Claims | 3 (2006–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Ridge Rd 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 562 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: AT&T.
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