Essex County and Methuen City property record for 52 Thornton Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,581 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $315,500 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,262 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01111 B:00110B L:00070 |
| Primary APN | METH M:01111 B:00110B L:00070 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,581 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,495 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 744 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3486 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 52 THORNTON AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | METHUEN |
| Legal Block | 110B |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
52 Thornton Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2004.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 THORNTON AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6439 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200430300 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 52 Thornton Ave was $5,262, up 7.3% 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 | $5,262.00 (+7.3%) | $506,000 (+9.17%) Land $210,100 Building $295,900 | $566,369 (+5.31%) |
| 2025 | $4,904.00 (+1.41%) | $463,500 (+4.09%) Land $200,300 Building $263,200 | $537,795 |
| 2024 | $4,836.00 (+7.13%) | $445,300 (+15.42%) Land $182,000 Building $263,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,514.00 | $385,800 Land $161,000 Building $224,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 52 Thornton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1982–2006) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 52 Thornton Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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