Essex County and Methuen City property record for 55 Ames St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,185 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.333 acres (14,510 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,176 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Jun 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01111 B:00108 L:00349 |
| Primary APN | METH M:01111 B:00108 L:00349 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,185 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 950 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 190 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,510 sqft (0.333 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7836 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 AMES ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-7609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 108 |
| Legal Lot Number | 349 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
55 Ames St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 AMES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · ARM METHUEN COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ARVEST BANK |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ARVEST BANK |
| May 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201533935 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14494 / 61 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013691 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 55 AMES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7609 |
| Document Number | 0000013691 |
| Book / Page | 18660 / 231 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202613691 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | LAW AND TITLE, BONANNO LAW & TITLE PC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 55 AMES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7609 |
| Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
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| Name | METHUEN COOPERATIVE BANK |
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| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.25% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2031 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 55 AMES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00016960-1 |
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| Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16960/1 |
| Instrument | 18328 |
| Name | ARVEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 55 AMES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16960-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16960/1 |
| Instrument | 18328 |
| Name | ARVEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 55 AMES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16290-142 |
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| Date | May 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16290/142 |
| Instrument | 10369 |
| Name | SALEM COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2030 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Ames St was $6,176, up 7.8% 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 | $6,176.00 (+7.84%) | $593,800 (+9.7%) Land $223,500 Building $370,300 | $607,478 (+9.14%) |
| 2025 | $5,727.00 (+2.47%) | $541,300 (+5.19%) Land $213,100 Building $328,200 | $556,605 |
| 2024 | $5,589.00 (+7.17%) | $514,600 (+15.46%) Land $186,300 Building $328,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,215.00 | $445,700 Land $163,900 Building $281,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Ames St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 55 Ames 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 |
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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 206 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 |
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