Essex County and Methuen City property record for 50 Elm St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 12 bd · 3 ba · 3,772 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,421 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $226,000 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $8,277 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11032 |
| Primary APN | 11032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 12 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 20 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,772 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,102 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 878 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,421 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11032 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 50 ELM ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 155 |
| Legal Lot Number | 66 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
50 Elm St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2001.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50 ELM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 50 Elm St was $8,277, up 2.5% 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 | $8,277.00 (+2.48%) | $795,900 (+4.26%) Land $184,600 Building $611,300 | $774,114 |
| 2025 | $8,077.00 (+11.51%) | $763,400 (+14.47%) Land $175,300 Building $588,100 | |
| 2024 | $7,243.00 (-0.3%) | $666,900 (+7.41%) Land $146,100 Building $520,800 | |
| 2023 | $7,265.00 | $620,900 Land $146,100 Building $474,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 50 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 50 Elm 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 305 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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