Essex County and Methuen City property record for 4 Cottage St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.681 acres (29,660 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,752 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10304 |
| Primary APN | 10304 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,254 sqft |
| Basement Area | 968 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 968 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 29,660 sqft (0.681 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10304 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4 COTTAGE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1130 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Block | 126A |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 252202 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 COTTAGE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1130 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 017644-318 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4 COTTAGE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1130 |
| Document Number | 017644-318 |
| Book / Page | 17644 / 318 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 28442 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 COTTAGE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1130 |
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 | $5,752.00 (+2.92%) | $553,100 (+4.69%) Land $276,200 Building $276,900 | $556,499 (-7.88%) |
| 2025 | $5,589.00 (+3.23%) | $528,300 (+5.98%) Land $265,400 Building $262,900 | $604,105 |
| 2024 | $5,414.00 (+3.68%) | $498,500 (+11.7%) Land $242,100 Building $256,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,222.00 | $446,300 Land $215,200 Building $231,100 |
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1998–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2010 |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 83 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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