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401 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844 Property Records

Essex County and Methuen City property record for 401 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 2,026 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$453,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$6,040 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Mortgage
Oct 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNMETH M:00906 B:00076 L:00009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNMETH M:00906 B:00076 L:00009
Alternative APN
  • 7621

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,026 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,958 sqft
Basement Area932 sqft
Unfinished Basement932 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area43,560 sqft (1 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Pool TypeIn-Ground Pool

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number7621
Street Address401 HOWE ST
CityMETHUEN
StateMA
Zip01844-1241
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRR
Legal Block76
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionMETHUEN MA
Township / Civil DivisionMETHUEN TOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract252602

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address401 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1241
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingEt Al (and Others)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 2, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP
Oct 30, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 6, 1992 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202030175
Deed Book / Page16577 / 197
Prior Transfer DateOct 13, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc16577-197
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMETHUEN MA
Property Address401 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1241
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number16578-191
DateNov 2, 2020
Book Page16578/191
Instrument30229
Lender
NameNEW FED MORTGAGE CORP
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2050

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMETHUEN MA
Recording DateOct 30, 2020
Property Address401 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1241
Document Number16577-197
Book / Page016577 / 000197
Instrument DateOct 13, 2020
Instrument30175
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 17, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,066.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address310B BROADWAY METHUEN MA 018446807, METHUEN, MA 01844-6807

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalityMethuen City
Unified School DistrictMethuen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,040.00 (+3.35%)$580,800 (+5.14%) Land $296,200 Building $284,600$597,878 (-7.42%)
2025$5,844.00 (+4.39%)$552,400 (+7.16%) Land $296,200 Building $256,200$645,810
2024$5,598.00 (+5.68%)$515,500 (+13.87%) Land $258,900 Building $256,600
2023$5,297.00$452,700 Land $227,800 Building $224,900

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemMETHUEN WATER DEPT
serves 53,059 people · EPA ID MA3181000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber		980 / 880

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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