Essex County and Methuen City property record for 5 John St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,733 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.245 acres (10,685 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,500 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00814 B:00089 L:00012A |
| Primary APN | METH M:00814 B:00089 L:00012A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,733 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,308 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,685 sqft (0.245 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 8888 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 JOHN ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 89 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · APN METH M:00814 B:00089 L:00012A
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 JOHN ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-5003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 08, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 08, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 15507 / 103 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Methuen City |
| Unified School District | Methuen School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,500.00 (+1.83%) | $425,300 (+4.52%) Land $209,200 Building $216,100 | $441,180 |
| 2024 | $4,419.00 (+6.82%) | $406,900 (+15.07%) Land $190,800 Building $216,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,137.00 | $353,600 Land $169,600 Building $184,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 323 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | METHUEN WATER DEPT serves 53,059 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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