Essex County and Methuen City property record for 389 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.462 acres (20,129 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,621 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00906 B:00076 L:00012A |
| Primary APN | METH M:00906 B:00076 L:00012A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,572 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,129 sqft (0.462 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3060 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 389 HOWE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Block | 76 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 252602 |
389 Howe St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2025.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 389 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2635 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 18039 / 296 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 018469-339 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 389 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2635 |
| Document Number | 018469-339 |
| Book / Page | 18469 / 339 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 22429 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 389 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2635 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 389 Howe St was $5,621, up 13.2% 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 | $5,621.00 (+13.24%) | $540,500 (+15.2%) Land $229,200 Building $311,300 | $627,541 (+4.26%) |
| 2025 | $4,964.00 (+3.81%) | $469,200 (+6.56%) Land $229,200 Building $240,000 | $601,920 |
| 2024 | $4,782.00 (+5.63%) | $440,300 (+13.8%) Land $200,300 Building $240,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,527.00 | $386,900 Land $176,300 Building $210,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 389 Howe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
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.
Wildfire risk around 389 Howe St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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