Essex County and Methuen City property record for 520 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,140 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.919 acres (40,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Oct 1981) |
| Tax Bill | $7,622 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Transfer Dec 2016 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12935 |
| Primary APN | 12935 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,140 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,309 sqft |
| Basement Area | 860 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 172 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,049 sqft (0.919 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12935 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 520 FOREST ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1940 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Block | 129B |
| Legal Lot Number | 29G |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1940 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 28, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JEANNE D'ARC CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1981 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1981 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 520 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1940 |
| Document Number | 15443-52 |
| Book / Page | 015443 / 000052 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8005 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 520 FOREST ST METHUEN MA 018441940, METHUEN, MA 01844-1940 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 520 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1940 |
| Document Number | 14956-167 |
| Book / Page | 014956 / 000167 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 14956-167 |
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| Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 014956/000167 |
| Instrument | 1286 |
| Name | JEANNE D'ARC CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 12, 2032 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,622.00 (+8.16%) | $720,400 (+11.02%) Land $296,100 Building $424,300 |
| 2024 | $7,047.00 (+6.34%) | $648,900 (+14.57%) Land $270,100 Building $378,800 |
| 2023 | $6,627.00 | $566,400 Land $240,100 Building $326,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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