Essex County and Methuen City property record for 401 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,532 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,059 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $367,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,033 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Refinance + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00414 B:00131 L:00058 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00414 B:00131 L:00058 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,532 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,059 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7224 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 FOREST ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | 131 |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 252201 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · APN METH M:00414 B:00131 L:00058
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1935 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
| Nov 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
| May 21, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201910987 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15851 / 273 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 401 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1935 |
| Document Number | 018584-255 |
| Book / Page | 18584 / 255 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1935 |
| Document Number | 0000007909, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Book Page | 18584/255 |
| Instrument | 20267909 |
| Name | BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.23% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 401 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1935 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 016817-255 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16817/255 |
| Instrument | 8360 |
| Name | BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 401 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1935 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 017629-194 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17629/194 |
| Instrument | 27110 |
| Name | BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 401 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1935 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017653-174 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17653/174 |
| Instrument | 29142 |
| Name | BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 401 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1935 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0017788-27 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Book Page | 17788/27 |
| Instrument | 11366 |
| Name | BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 401 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1935 |
| Document Number | 15851-273 |
| Book / Page | 15851 / 273 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10987 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1935 |
| Document Number | 10988 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10988 |
| Name | BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Methuen City |
| Unified School District | Methuen School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,033.00 (+1.86%) | $475,700 (+4.55%) Land $237,000 Building $238,700 | $534,185 |
| 2024 | $4,941.00 (+6.99%) | $455,000 (+15.28%) Land $216,200 Building $238,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,618.00 | $394,700 Land $192,100 Building $202,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 99 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | METHUEN WATER DEPT serves 53,059 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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