Essex County and Methuen City property record for 5 Franklin Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,808 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,199 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00518 B:00153A L:00010B |
| Primary APN | METH M:00518 B:00153A L:00010B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,808 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,664 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 8306 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 FRANKLIN AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Subdivision | GLEN FOREST |
| Legal Block | 153A |
| Legal Lot Number | 10B |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
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 FRANKLIN AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 12836-165 |
| 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,199.00 (+7.06%) | $499,900 (+8.91%) Land $207,900 Building $292,000 | $539,390 (+9.74%) |
| 2025 | $4,856.00 (+1.27%) | $459,000 (+3.96%) Land $199,800 Building $259,200 | $491,530 |
| 2024 | $4,795.00 (+7.51%) | $441,500 (+15.82%) Land $182,300 Building $259,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,460.00 | $381,200 Land $162,000 Building $219,200 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 247 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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