Essex County and Methuen City property record for 538 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 4,331 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 8.74 acres (380,714 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $10,468 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Oct 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00314 B:00129B L:00031C |
| Primary APN | METH M:00314 B:00129B L:00031C |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,331 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 13,581 sqft |
| Basement Area | 4,331 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 4,331 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 380,714 sqft (8.74 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2808 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 FOREST ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1940 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Block | 129B |
| Legal Lot Number | 31C |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
538 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1997.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1940 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Correction Deed |
| Oct 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit METHUEN COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4880 / 113 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 538 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1940 |
| Document Number | 0018542-49 |
| Book / Page | 18542 / 49 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 4580 |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 538 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1940 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 538 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1940 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 17197-184 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17197/184 |
| Instrument | 35336 |
| Name | METHUEN COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 538 Forest St was $10,468, up 4.6% 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 | $10,468.00 (+4.56%) | $1,006,500 (+6.37%) Land $318,100 Building $688,400 | $967,509 (-10.02%) |
| 2025 | $10,011.00 (-2.54%) | $946,200 (+0.03%) Land $306,900 Building $639,300 | $1,075,210 |
| 2024 | $10,272.00 (+7.02%) | $945,900 (+15.31%) Land $282,700 Building $663,200 | |
| 2023 | $9,598.00 | $820,300 Land $252,700 Building $567,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 Forest 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 538 Forest St 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 | 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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