Essex County and Methuen City property record for 398 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,806 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (44,867 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $290,007 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $6,645 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage Jul 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00315 B:00129B L:00029D |
| Primary APN | METH M:00315 B:00129B L:00029D |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,806 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 442 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,867 sqft (1.03 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9752 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 398 FOREST ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | 129B |
| Legal Lot Number | 29D |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
398 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2009.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 398 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1938 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) DISCOVER BANK |
| Jul 3, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200933137 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11842 / 141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 398 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1938 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00017954-9 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Book Page | 17954/9 |
| Instrument | 4293 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 398 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1938 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15138-278 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 15138/278 |
| Instrument | 16757 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 398 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1938 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16489-315 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16489/315 |
| Instrument | 24333 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 398 Forest St was $6,645, up 4.6% 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 | $6,645.00 (+4.63%) | $638,900 (+6.43%) Land $319,100 Building $319,800 | $648,503 (+10.16%) |
| 2025 | $6,351.00 (+1.99%) | $600,300 (+4.69%) Land $306,600 Building $293,700 | $588,715 |
| 2024 | $6,227.00 (+5.26%) | $573,400 (+13.41%) Land $279,700 Building $293,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,916.00 | $505,600 Land $248,600 Building $257,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 398 Forest 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.
Wildfire risk around 398 Forest 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% 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 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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