Essex County and Methuen City property record for 5 Hillcrest Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,533 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,762 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $352,500 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,729 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13195 |
| Primary APN | 13195 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,533 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,593 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 470 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,762 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13195 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 HILLCREST AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | PINEHURST |
| Legal Block | 126B |
| Legal Lot Number | 277 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 252202 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 HILLCREST AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-1517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 14910 / 332 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 5 HILLCREST AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-1517 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017078-326 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17078/326 |
| Instrument | 27017 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 5 HILLCREST AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-1517 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 17078-326 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17078/326 |
| Instrument | 27017 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2041 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,729.00 (+0.79%) | $541,500 (+3.46%) Land $206,500 Building $335,000 | $569,905 |
| 2024 | $5,684.00 (+7%) | $523,400 (+15.29%) Land $188,400 Building $335,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,312.00 | $454,000 Land $167,400 Building $286,600 |
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 377 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, T-Mobile USA.
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