Essex County and Methuen City property record for 43 Harvard Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,232 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $322,500 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,600 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13069 |
| Primary APN | 13069 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,762 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 208 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,002 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13069 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 43 HARVARD AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | 126A |
| Legal Lot Number | 69M |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 252202 |
43 Harvard Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 43 HARVARD AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-1515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 43 HARVARD AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-1515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017029-110 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17029/110 |
| Instrument | 23323 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 43 Harvard Ave was $5,600, up 6.4% 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 | $5,600.00 (+6.44%) | $538,500 (+8.28%) Land $231,000 Building $307,500 | $583,222 (+5.85%) |
| 2025 | $5,261.00 (-0.11%) | $497,300 (+2.54%) Land $222,000 Building $275,300 | $551,000 |
| 2024 | $5,267.00 (+5.59%) | $485,000 (+13.77%) Land $202,500 Building $282,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,988.00 | $426,300 Land $180,000 Building $246,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 43 Harvard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 43 Harvard Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 377 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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