Essex County and Methuen City property record for 38 Hidden Rd, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,806 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.473 acres (20,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $368,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,530 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Refinance Oct 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00316 B:00130 L:0044EE |
| Primary APN | METH M:00316 B:00130 L:0044EE |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,806 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,006 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,600 sqft (0.473 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 861 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 HIDDEN RD |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1845 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Subdivision | METHUEN |
| Legal Block | 130 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44EE |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 HIDDEN RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-1845 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit METHUEN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 018212-206 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 38 HIDDEN RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-1845 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16205-19 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16205/19 |
| Instrument | 4733 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 38 HIDDEN RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-1845 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16575-337 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16575/337 |
| Instrument | 30067 |
| Name | METHUEN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,530.00 (-0.68%) | $522,700 (+1.95%) Land $248,200 Building $274,500 | $598,785 |
| 2024 | $5,568.00 (+5.35%) | $512,700 (+13.5%) Land $225,700 Building $287,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,285.00 | $451,700 Land $201,500 Building $250,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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