Essex County and Methuen City property record for 4 Elm St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,489 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,202 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $297,500 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $6,552 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00616 B:00155 L:00010 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00616 B:00155 L:00010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,489 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,831 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,261 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,261 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,202 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4244 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4 ELM ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4277 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | BN |
| Legal Block | 155 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
4 Elm St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 ELM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4277 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 4 ELM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4277 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15718-159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Book Page | 15718/159 |
| Instrument | 31183 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4 Elm St was $6,552, up 2.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,552.00 (+2.44%) | $630,000 (+4.22%) Land $175,700 Building $454,300 |
| 2025 | $6,396.00 (+3.38%) | $604,500 (+6.11%) Land $166,800 Building $437,700 |
| 2024 | $6,187.00 (+1.43%) | $569,700 (+9.26%) Land $139,000 Building $430,700 |
| 2023 | $6,100.00 | $521,400 Land $139,000 Building $382,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4 Elm 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.
The area around 4 Elm St 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 |
|---|
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 869 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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