Essex County and Methuen City property record for 524 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,087 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.919 acres (40,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $139,000 (Nov 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $7,593 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Mortgage Nov 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00315 B:00129B L:00029L |
| Primary APN | METH M:00315 B:00129B L:00029L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,087 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,394 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,224 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,049 sqft (0.919 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7962 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 524 FOREST ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1940 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Subdivision | METHUEN |
| Legal Block | 129B |
| Legal Lot Number | 29L |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1940 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage INST SVGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Nov 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 524 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1940 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15492-311 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Book Page | 15492/311 |
| Instrument | 12156 |
| Name | INST SVGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 524 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1940 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16623-272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16623/272 |
| Instrument | 33540 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2040 |
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 | $7,593.00 (+4.13%) | $730,100 (+5.93%) Land $308,200 Building $421,900 | $771,354 (+2.36%) |
| 2025 | $7,292.00 (+1.35%) | $689,200 (+4.03%) Land $296,100 Building $393,100 | $753,540 |
| 2024 | $7,195.00 (+4.34%) | $662,500 (+12.4%) Land $270,100 Building $392,400 | |
| 2023 | $6,896.00 | $589,400 Land $240,100 Building $349,300 |
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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