40 Pleasant St, Methuen, MA 01844 Property Records

Essex County and Methuen City property record for 40 Pleasant St, Methuen, MA 01844

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 3,413 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size	0.26 acres (11,321 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$175,000 (Aug 2017)
Tax Bill	$9,388 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2022 Refinance Feb 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`METH M:00712 B:00065 L:00020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`METH M:00712 B:00065 L:00020`
Alternative APN	`2722`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,413 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,504 sqft
Basement Area	1,275 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,275 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1880
Effective Year Built	Effective 1880
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Mansard
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	11,321 sqft (0.26 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2722
Street Address	40 PLEASANT ST
City	METHUEN
State	MA
Zip	01844-3151
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	RG
Legal Block	65
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Township / Civil Division	METHUEN TOWN
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4006
Census Tract	252502

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Pleasant-High Historic District listed 1984 · 32 contributing resources · NRIS 84002417

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

40 Pleasant St, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2022.

Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	40 PLEASANT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3151
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 27, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance ENTERPRISE BANK & TRUST CO
Feb 9, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage ENTERPRISE BANK & TRUST CO
Feb 28, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 15, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 15, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	15187 / 153
Last Transfer Date	Sep 27, 2022
Transfer Doc	0017577-75
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	Sep 27, 2022
Property Address	40 PLEASANT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3151
Document Number	0017577-75
Book / Page	17577 / 75
Instrument Date	Sep 27, 2022
Instrument	22567
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 9, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	40 PLEASANT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3151

Mortgage

Document Number	0000022568
Date	Sep 27, 2022
Instrument	22568

Lender

Name	ENTERPRISE BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Property Address	40 PLEASANT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3151
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	15386-176
Date	Feb 9, 2018
Book Page	15386/176
Instrument	3235

Lender

Name	ENTERPRISE BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	Feb 28, 2020
Property Address	40 PLEASANT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3151
Document Number	16206-243
Book / Page	16206 / 243
Instrument Date	Feb 27, 2020
Instrument	4897
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	40 PLEASANT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3151

Mortgage

Document Number	16206-245
Date	Feb 28, 2020
Book Page	16206/245
Instrument	4898

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Pleasant St was $9,388, up 1.6% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Methuen City
Unified School District	Methuen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$9,388.00 (+1.57%)	$902,700 (+3.33%) Land $198,300 Building $704,400	$823,540
2025	$9,243.00 (+11.94%)	$873,600 (+14.9%) Land $188,300 Building $685,300
2024	$8,257.00 (+4.59%)	$760,300 (+12.67%) Land $156,900 Building $603,400
2023	$7,895.00	$674,800 Land $156,900 Building $517,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 40 Pleasant 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.

Wildfire

The area around 40 Pleasant 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 301 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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