Essex County and Methuen City property record for 38 Capitol St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,828 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10587 |
| Primary APN | 10587 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,324 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 10587 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 CAPITOL ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 147 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42F |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 252201 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · APN 10587
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 CAPITOL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) SERVICE CU |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MTG |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 17389 / 263 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 38 CAPITOL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2819 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017880-134 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Book Page | 17880/134 |
| Instrument | 19301 |
| Name | SERVICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2038 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 38 CAPITOL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2819 |
| Document Number | 017389-263 |
| Book / Page | 17389 / 263 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7297 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 by the Entirety |
| Address | 38 CAPITOL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2819 |
| Document Number | 0000007298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7298 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MTG |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 38 CAPITOL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2819 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15301-240 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Book Page | 15301/240 |
| Instrument | 30306 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2037 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Methuen City |
| Unified School District | Methuen School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,828.00 (+1.45%) | $456,300 (+4.13%) Land $207,200 Building $249,100 | $503,120 |
| 2024 | $4,759.00 (+7.21%) | $438,200 (+15.5%) Land $189,000 Building $249,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,439.00 | $379,400 Land $168,000 Building $211,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (25009C), as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250092522012, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 356 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MA3181000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | METHUEN WATER DEPT serves 53,059 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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