Essex County and Methuen City property record for 4 Sunset Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,780 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,289 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,411 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00816 B:00048 L:00011 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00816 B:00048 L:00011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,780 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,230 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,097 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,097 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 | 10,289 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3270 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4 SUNSET AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 252501 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 SUNSET AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4935 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200458441 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9264 / 277 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 4 SUNSET AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4935 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0018103-49 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Book Page | 18103/49 |
| Instrument | 16628 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,411.00 (+4.12%) | $511,400 (+6.88%) Land $201,000 Building $310,400 | $544,540 |
| 2024 | $5,197.00 (+4.17%) | $478,500 (+12.22%) Land $175,700 Building $302,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,989.00 | $426,400 Land $154,600 Building $271,800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 916 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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