Essex County and Methuen City property record for 38 Elm St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,300 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $357,500 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,995 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit Mar 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00616 B:00155 L:00060 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00616 B:00155 L:00060 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,300 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,962 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,360 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7868 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 ELM ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 155 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
38 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2017.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 ELM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JEANNE D ARC CU |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ENVISION BANK |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer RANDOLPH SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14978 / 120 |
| Transfer Doc | 014978-120 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 38 ELM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4249 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 018511-320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Book Page | 18511/320 |
| Instrument | 2352 |
| Name | JEANNE D ARC CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 229 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 38 ELM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4249 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16235-270 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16235/270 |
| Instrument | 7037 |
| Name | ENVISION BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 38 ELM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4249 |
| Document Number | 14978-120 |
| Book / Page | 14978 / 120 |
| Instrument | 3238 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $34.82 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 149780122 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14978/0122 |
| Name | RANDOLPH SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Elm St was $5,995, up 4.2% 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 | $5,995.00 (+4.19%) | $576,400 (+5.98%) Land $186,800 Building $389,600 | $613,362 (+11.16%) |
| 2025 | $5,754.00 (+4.9%) | $543,900 (+7.68%) Land $177,400 Building $366,500 | $551,760 |
| 2024 | $5,485.00 (-0.09%) | $505,100 (+7.65%) Land $147,800 Building $357,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,490.00 | $469,200 Land $147,800 Building $321,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Elm St 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.
The area around 38 Elm St 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 305 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 |
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