Essex County and Methuen City property record for 5 Branch St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 95,496 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 5.74 acres (250,383 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $15,500,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $287,554 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00418 B:00154 L:00030C |
| Primary APN | METH M:00418 B:00154 L:00030C |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 95,496 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 96,076 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Glass |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 250,383 sqft (5.74 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3481 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 BRANCH ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1964 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | BH |
| Legal Block | 154 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30C |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
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 | 116 HUNTINGTON AVE, 600, BOSTON, MA 02116-5745 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage WEBSTER BANK |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 19, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 17903 / 281 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 017903-281 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5 BRANCH ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1964 |
| Document Number | 017903-281 |
| Book / Page | 17903 / 281 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 21257 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 HUNTINGTON AVE STE 600, 600, BOSTON, MA 02116-5745 |
| Document Number | 0000021259 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 21259 |
| Name | WEBSTER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 BRANCH ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1964 |
| Document Number | 17216-59 |
| Book / Page | 17216 / 59 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 36611 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 SEAPORT LAND, BOSTON, MA |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5 BRANCH ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1964 |
| Document Number | 15818-13 |
| Book / Page | 15818 / 13 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 8205 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 FRANKLIN ST STE 620, 620, BOSTON, MA 02110-3180 |
| Document Number | 8208 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 8208 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $287,554.00 (+0.67%) | $14,320,400 (+3.03%) Land $3,718,200 Building $10,602,200 |
| 2025 | $285,641.00 (+34.93%) | $13,899,800 (+37.89%) Land $3,605,500 Building $10,294,300 |
| 2024 | $211,693.00 (-2.71%) | $10,080,600 (+5.54%) Land $3,042,200 Building $7,038,400 |
| 2023 | $217,583.00 | $9,551,500 Land $2,816,800 Building $6,734,700 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 240 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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