Essex County and Methuen City property record for 5 Melrose St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,634 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $148,000 (Jul 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $5,435 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12359 |
| Primary APN | 12359 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,634 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,318 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,001 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12359 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 MELROSE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | MODERN REALTY TRUST |
| Legal Block | 110A |
| Legal Lot Number | 113A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
5 Melrose St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 1986.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 MELROSE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6548 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2258 / 233 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Melrose St was $5,435, up 5.3% 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 | $5,435.00 (+5.31%) | $522,600 (+7.13%) Land $221,800 Building $300,800 | $557,932 (-4.63%) |
| 2025 | $5,161.00 (-1.09%) | $487,800 (+1.52%) Land $213,100 Building $274,700 | $585,010 |
| 2024 | $5,218.00 (+6.08%) | $480,500 (+14.3%) Land $194,400 Building $286,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,919.00 | $420,400 Land $172,800 Building $247,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Melrose St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 5 Melrose St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 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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