Essex County and Methuen City property record for 52 Elm St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,808 sqft · built 1866 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,201 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,965 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00616 B:00155 L:00067 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00616 B:00155 L:00067 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,808 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,670 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,316 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,316 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1866 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1866 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,201 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1143 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 52 ELM ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Subdivision | REMAINING HOUSEHOLD LAND NATHN |
| Legal Block | 155 |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| 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 | 52 ELM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 14676 / 34 |
| 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 | $5,965.00 (+4.36%) | $573,600 (+6.16%) Land $200,700 Building $372,900 | $685,107 |
| 2025 | $5,716.00 (+5.29%) | $540,300 (+8.08%) Land $190,600 Building $349,700 | |
| 2024 | $5,429.00 (+0.18%) | $499,900 (+7.92%) Land $158,800 Building $341,100 | |
| 2023 | $5,419.00 | $463,200 Land $158,800 Building $304,400 |
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 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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