Essex County and Methuen City property record for 473 Prospect St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.455 acres (19,811 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $6,021 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00914 B:00098 L:00008 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00914 B:00098 L:00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,084 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,904 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,811 sqft (0.455 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 8555 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 473 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 | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| 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 | 473 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006140837 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10517 / 147 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $6,021.00 (+4.33%) | $578,900 (+6.12%) Land $236,200 Building $342,700 | $617,572 (+14.63%) |
| 2025 | $5,771.00 (+1.26%) | $545,500 (+3.94%) Land $236,200 Building $309,300 | $538,745 |
| 2024 | $5,699.00 (+5.3%) | $524,800 (+13.45%) Land $215,500 Building $309,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,412.00 | $462,600 Land $191,500 Building $271,100 |
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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