Essex County and Methuen City property record for 471 Prospect St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,494 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.361 acres (15,721 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $541,800 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,999 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00914 B:00098 L:00009 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00914 B:00098 L:00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,494 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,747 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,721 sqft (0.361 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7612 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 471 PROSPECT ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-7514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 98 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 252501 |
471 Prospect St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 471 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202119243 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16972 / 282 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 471 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7514 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017605-197 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17605/197 |
| Instrument | 24908 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 471 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7514 |
| Document Number | 016972-282 |
| Book / Page | 16972 / 282 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 19243 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 471 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7514 |
| Document Number | 0000019244 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 19244 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 471 Prospect St was $5,999, up 2.2% 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 | $5,999.00 (+2.23%) | $576,800 (+4%) Land $224,100 Building $352,700 | $626,235 (+1.09%) |
| 2025 | $5,868.00 (+2.59%) | $554,600 (+5.3%) Land $224,100 Building $330,500 | $619,495 |
| 2024 | $5,720.00 (+4.02%) | $526,700 (+12.06%) Land $204,400 Building $322,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,499.00 | $470,000 Land $181,700 Building $288,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 471 Prospect St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 471 Prospect St 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 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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