Essex County and Methuen City property record for 483 Prospect St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 3 ba · 6,410 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.758 acres (32,997 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $638,000 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $11,741 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Refinance Apr 2024 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13605 |
| Primary APN | 13605 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,410 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 10,624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,930 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,168 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,997 sqft (0.758 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13605 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 483 PROSPECT ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-7511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR OAKS PARK |
| Legal Block | 98 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 252501 |
483 Prospect St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2024.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 483 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NORTHERN BANK & TRUST CO |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NORTHERN BANK & TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200728408 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10919 / 158 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 017972-162 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 483 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7511 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017205-134 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17205/134 |
| Instrument | 35872 |
| Name | NORTHERN BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 483 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7511 |
| Document Number | 017972-162 |
| Book / Page | 17972 / 162 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 5830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 483 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7511 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 483 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7511 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 17205-134 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17205/134 |
| Instrument | 35872 |
| Name | NORTHERN BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2031 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 483 Prospect St was $11,741, up 6.6% 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 | $11,741.00 (+6.63%) | $1,128,900 (+8.48%) Land $275,300 Building $853,600 | $970,432 (-8.2%) |
| 2025 | $11,011.00 (-0.25%) | $1,040,700 (+2.38%) Land $275,300 Building $765,400 | $1,057,065 |
| 2024 | $11,039.00 (+5.58%) | $1,016,500 (+13.74%) Land $251,100 Building $765,400 | |
| 2023 | $10,456.00 | $893,700 Land $223,200 Building $670,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 483 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 483 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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