Essex County and Methuen City property record for 53 Pleasant St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,975 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.274 acres (11,935 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,380 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00712 B:00041 L:00124G |
| Primary APN | METH M:00712 B:00041 L:00124G |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,975 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,316 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,052 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,052 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,935 sqft (0.274 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5732 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 PLEASANT ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3175 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 124G |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
53 Pleasant St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2012.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 PLEASANT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3175 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 20122 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13042 / 147 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 53 PLEASANT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3175 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017519-212 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17519/212 |
| Instrument | 17740 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Pleasant St was $5,380, up 7% 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 | $5,380.00 (+6.98%) | $517,300 (+8.84%) Land $200,000 Building $317,300 | $574,559 (+13.81%) |
| 2025 | $5,029.00 (-0.63%) | $475,300 (+2%) Land $189,900 Building $285,400 | $504,830 |
| 2024 | $5,061.00 (+1.26%) | $466,000 (+9.08%) Land $158,300 Building $307,700 | |
| 2023 | $4,998.00 | $427,200 Land $158,300 Building $268,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Pleasant 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.
Wildfire risk around 53 Pleasant St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 301 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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