Essex County and Methuen City property record for 439 Oak St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,426 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,502 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Feb 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $5,089 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00910 B:00108 L:00004D |
| Primary APN | METH M:00910 B:00108 L:00004D |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,426 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,916 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,170 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,502 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9508 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 439 OAK ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-7431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 108 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4D |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
439 Oak St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 1989.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 439 OAK ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 439 OAK ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7431 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15962-110 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Book Page | 15962/110 |
| Instrument | 19696 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 439 Oak St was $5,089, up 6.8% 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 | $5,089.00 (+6.78%) | $489,300 (+8.61%) Land $201,600 Building $287,700 | $568,798 (+7.26%) |
| 2025 | $4,766.00 (+4.75%) | $450,500 (+7.52%) Land $191,400 Building $259,100 | $530,290 |
| 2024 | $4,550.00 (+0.57%) | $419,000 (+8.35%) Land $159,500 Building $259,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,524.00 | $386,700 Land $159,500 Building $227,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 439 Oak St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 439 Oak St 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 269 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 |
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