Essex County and Methuen City property record for 4 Porter Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.735 acres (31,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,645 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 15040 |
| Primary APN | 15040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 31,999 sqft (0.735 acres) |
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| Account Number | 15040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4 PORTER AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 109A |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 806, METHUEN, MA 01844-0806 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,645.00 (+7.22%) | $250,000 (+10.04%) Land $250,000 |
| 2024 | $2,467.00 (+4.89%) | $227,200 (+13.03%) Land $227,200 |
| 2023 | $2,352.00 | $201,000 Land $201,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1982–2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 202 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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