Essex County and Methuen City property record for 5 Bates St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,546 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $396,500 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,581 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01014 B:00108 L:00046 |
| Primary APN | METH M:01014 B:00108 L:00046 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,546 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,182 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,496 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 524 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4121 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 BATES ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 108 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BATES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 15333 / 130 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 018023-228 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5 BATES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5412 |
| Document Number | 15333-130 |
| Book / Page | 15333 / 130 |
| Instrument | 32853 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $47.64 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 BATES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5412 |
| Document Number | 153330132 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15333/0132 |
| Name | MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 372 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2048 |
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 | $6,581.00 (+5.67%) | $632,800 (+7.49%) Land $215,600 Building $417,200 | $680,949 (+15.72%) |
| 2025 | $6,228.00 (-1.7%) | $588,700 (+0.91%) Land $207,200 Building $381,500 | $588,430 |
| 2024 | $6,336.00 (+6.67%) | $583,400 (+14.91%) Land $189,000 Building $394,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,940.00 | $507,700 Land $168,000 Building $339,700 |
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 | 4 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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