Essex County and Methuen City property record for 4 Birch Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.519 acres (22,603 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,779 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01014 B:00101 L:00071 |
| Primary APN | METH M:01014 B:00101 L:00071 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,764 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,039 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,224 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,603 sqft (0.519 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6627 |
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| Street Address | 4 BIRCH AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5464 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 101 |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | House at 4 Birch Avenue listed 1984 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 84002374 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
4 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2012.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 BIRCH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5464 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12788 / 132 |
| Transfer Doc | 012788-132 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 4 BIRCH AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-5464 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0017364-52 |
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| Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17364/52 |
| Instrument | 5319 |
| Name | HANSCOM FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4 Birch Ave was $5,779, up 6.1% 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 | $5,779.00 (+6.1%) | $555,700 (+7.94%) Land $254,400 Building $301,300 | $578,213 (+14.47%) |
| 2025 | $5,447.00 (+1.68%) | $514,800 (+4.36%) Land $244,500 Building $270,300 | $505,115 |
| 2024 | $5,357.00 (+6.8%) | $493,300 (+15.07%) Land $223,000 Building $270,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,016.00 | $428,700 Land $198,200 Building $230,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Birch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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.
The area around 4 Birch Ave 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 |
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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 678 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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