Essex County and Methuen City property record for 5 Douglas Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,298 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,585 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12253 |
| Primary APN | 12253 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,727 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,298 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12253 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 DOUGLAS AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6472 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 110B |
| Legal Lot Number | 18Y |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
5 Douglas Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2004.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 DOUGLAS AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6472 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Douglas Ave was $5,585, up 6.5% from the year before.
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 | $5,585.00 (+6.48%) | $537,000 (+8.33%) Land $216,500 Building $320,500 | $595,844 (+0.87%) |
| 2025 | $5,245.00 (+3.92%) | $495,700 (+6.67%) Land $208,100 Building $287,600 | $590,710 |
| 2024 | $5,047.00 (+5.81%) | $464,700 (+13.98%) Land $182,800 Building $281,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,770.00 | $407,700 Land $161,700 Building $246,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Douglas Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1982–2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Douglas Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 358 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 |
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