Essex County and Methuen City property record for 540 Jackson St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.536 acres (23,361 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $146,000 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,440 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11169 |
| Primary APN | 11169 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,057 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,190 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 476 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,361 sqft (0.536 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 11169 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 JACKSON ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | METHUEN |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25D |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
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 | 540 JACKSON ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 14, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 17153-328 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 540 JACKSON ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4023 |
| Document Number | 17153-328 |
| Book / Page | 17153 / 328 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 32205 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 540 JACKSON ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4023 |
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 | $5,440.00 (+6.79%) | $523,100 (+8.64%) Land $220,200 Building $302,900 | $592,679 (+8.52%) |
| 2025 | $5,094.00 (+5.03%) | $481,500 (+7.81%) Land $209,100 Building $272,400 | $546,155 |
| 2024 | $4,850.00 (+0.64%) | $446,600 (+8.42%) Land $174,200 Building $272,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,819.00 | $411,900 Land $174,200 Building $237,700 |
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 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 244 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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