Essex County and Methuen City property record for 42 Strathmore Rd, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,931 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,710 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Apr 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,177 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00618 B:00160 L:00026 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00618 B:00160 L:00026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,931 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,342 sqft |
| Basement Area | 702 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 175 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,710 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8301 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 STRATHMORE RD |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4879 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 160 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
42 Strathmore Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2005.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 STRATHMORE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-4879 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200513430 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9461 / 207 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Strathmore Rd was $5,177, up 2.7% from the year before.
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 | $5,177.00 (+2.66%) | $497,800 (+4.43%) Land $200,400 Building $297,400 | $576,908 (+7.35%) |
| 2025 | $5,043.00 (+2.48%) | $476,700 (+5.21%) Land $200,400 Building $276,300 | $537,415 |
| 2024 | $4,921.00 (+3.91%) | $453,100 (+11.93%) Land $182,800 Building $270,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,736.00 | $404,800 Land $162,500 Building $242,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Strathmore Rd 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.
The area around 42 Strathmore Rd 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.
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 869 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: T-Mobile.
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