Essex County and Methuen City property record for 54 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,602 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,701 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,032 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2025 Line of Credit May 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13742 |
| Primary APN | 13742 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,602 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,812 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 686 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,701 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13742 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 54 FOREST ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 154 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5D |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
54 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 54 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2755 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DIGITAL FCU |
| May 24, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage WAKEFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Jan 30, 2020 | Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Aug 16, 2018 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 17745 / 295 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 017745-295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 54 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2755 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 018241-146 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Book Page | 18241/146 |
| Instrument | 4754 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2065 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 54 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2755 |
| Document Number | 017745-295 |
| Book / Page | 17745 / 295 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 7837 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000007838 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 7838 |
| Name | WAKEFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 54 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2755 |
| Document Number | 16172-103 |
| Book / Page | 016172 / 000103 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2306 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $985.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 199 WELLS AVE #210 NEWTON MA 024593320, 210, NEWTON, MA 02459-3320 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 54 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2755 |
| Document Number | 15587-47 |
| Book / Page | 015587 / 000047 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 19969 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 FOREST ST METHUEN MA 018442755, METHUEN, MA 01844-2755 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 54 Forest St was $5,032, up 6.8% 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 | $5,032.00 (+6.81%) | $483,800 (+8.65%) Land $203,900 Building $279,900 | $545,842 (+18.3%) |
| 2025 | $4,711.00 (+1.31%) | $445,300 (+3.99%) Land $196,000 Building $249,300 | $461,415 |
| 2024 | $4,650.00 (+5.9%) | $428,200 (+14.1%) Land $178,800 Building $249,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,391.00 | $375,300 Land $158,900 Building $216,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 54 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1987.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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.
The area around 54 Forest St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 240 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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