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488 Prospect St, Methuen, MA 01844 Property Records

Essex County and Methuen City property record for 488 Prospect St, Methuen, MA 01844 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Square Footage2,004 sqft Living Area
Lot Size13,691 sqft (0.314 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$335,000 (2016)
Tax Bill$6,187.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16198
Alternative APN
  • METH M:00914 B:00097 L:00016B

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area2,004 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,766 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area972 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement972 sqft Unfinished
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Architectural StyleColonial Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionHip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area13,691 sqft (0.314 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Account Number16198
Street Address488 PROSPECT ST
CityMETHUEN
StateMA
Zip01844-7512
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block97
Legal Lot Number16B
JurisdictionMETHUEN MA
Minor Civil DivisionMETHUEN TOWN
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2009
Census Tract252501

Owner

Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · APN 16198

Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address488 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7512
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 16, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BRIGHTBRIDGE CU
Jan 10, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
BLUE HILLS BANK
May 18, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance
ROCKLAND TRUST CO
Sep 18, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
BLUE HILLS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Jan 19, 2016
  • Deed Sale Price on Jan 19, 2016
  • Prior Sale Amount on Sep 18, 2000
Deed Book / Page14510 / 8
Transfer Doc15620-74
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMETHUEN MA
Property Address488 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7512
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0018468-71
DateDec 16, 2025
Book Page18468/71
Instrument22297
Lender
NameBRIGHTBRIDGE CU
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term289 Months
DueJan 01, 2050

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMETHUEN MA
Property Address488 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7512
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number14949-193
DateJan 10, 2017
Book Page14949/193
Instrument752
Lender
NameBLUE HILLS BANK
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 01, 2047

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMETHUEN MA
Property Address488 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7512
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number16310-258
DateMay 18, 2020
Book Page16310/258
Instrument11609
Lender
NameROCKLAND TRUST CO
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2050

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMETHUEN MA
Recording DateSep 18, 2018
Property Address488 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7512
Document Number15620-74
Book / Page15620 / 74
Instrument22778
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax$48.99
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number15620-76
DateSep 18, 2018
Book Page15620/76
Instrument22779
Lender
NameBLUE HILLS BANK
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 01, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalityMethuen City
Unified School DistrictMethuen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,187.00 (-0.02%)$584,800 (+2.63%) Land $218,100 Building $366,700$523,070
2024$6,188.00 (+3.77%)$569,800 (+11.79%) Land $199,000 Building $370,800
2023$5,963.00$509,700 Land $176,900 Building $332,800

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