Essex County and Methuen City property record for 489 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.21 acres (52,838 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,165 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17309 |
| Primary APN | 17309 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 52,838 sqft (1.21 acres) |
|---|
| Account Number | 17309 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 489 HOWE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1241 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Block | 76 |
| Legal Lot Number | 210 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 252602 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1140 VIRGINIA DR, FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034-3204 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,165.00 (+2.27%) | $208,200 (+4.05%) Land $208,200 |
| 2025 | $2,117.00 (+10.84%) | $200,100 (+13.76%) Land $200,100 |
| 2024 | $1,910.00 (+4.89%) | $175,900 (+13.05%) Land $175,900 |
| 2023 | $1,821.00 | $155,600 Land $155,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 1 in force |
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 | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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