Essex County and Methuen City property record for 42 Olive St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,950 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,502 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,069 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13721 |
| Primary APN | 13721 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,950 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,094 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,116 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,502 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13721 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 OLIVE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-7513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 98 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 252501 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 OLIVE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 17726 / 283 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 017726-283 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 42 OLIVE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 016918-327 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16918/327 |
| Instrument | 15371 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 42 OLIVE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7513 |
| Document Number | 017726-283 |
| Book / Page | 17726 / 283 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6212 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 42 OLIVE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4801 |
| Document Number | 0000006213 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6213 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,069.00 (+2.64%) | $583,600 (+4.42%) Land $193,900 Building $389,700 | $623,814 (-0.19%) |
| 2025 | $5,913.00 (+17.58%) | $558,900 (+20.69%) Land $193,900 Building $365,000 | $625,005 |
| 2024 | $5,029.00 (+4.03%) | $463,100 (+12.08%) Land $176,900 Building $286,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,834.00 | $413,200 Land $157,200 Building $256,000 |
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 | 2 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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 | 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.
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 678 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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