Essex County and Methuen City property record for 5 Brown Ct, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,226 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $490,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,063 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 11156 |
| Primary APN | 11156 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,226 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,013 sqft |
| Basement Area | 505 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 505 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,400 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 11156 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 BROWN CT |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 124 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6023 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
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 BROWN CT, METHUEN, MA 01844-2013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Jul 31, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 18275 / 175 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 018275-175 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5 BROWN CT, METHUEN, MA 01844-2013 |
| Document Number | 018275-175 |
| Book / Page | 18275 / 175 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 7370 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5 BROWN CT, METHUEN, MA 01844-2013 |
| Document Number | 0000007371 |
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| Date | May 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 7371 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Number | 018275-198 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2025 |
| Book Page | 18275/198 |
| Instrument | 7372 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5 BROWN CT, METHUEN, MA 01844-2013 |
| Document Number | 16423-322 |
| Book / Page | 16423 / 322 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 19627 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 22 WEST RD, LONDONDERRY, NH 03053-3116 |
| Document Number | 19628 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 19628 |
| Name | DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
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| Type | FHA 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,063.00 (+2.7%) | $390,700 (+4.49%) Land $142,100 Building $248,600 | $460,114 (-0.61%) |
| 2025 | $3,956.00 (+2.35%) | $373,900 (+5.06%) Land $142,100 Building $231,800 | $462,935 |
| 2024 | $3,865.00 (+4.12%) | $355,900 (+12.17%) Land $129,600 Building $226,300 | |
| 2023 | $3,712.00 | $317,300 Land $115,200 Building $202,100 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 23 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 187 units insured incl. 164 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1981–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And 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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 279 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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