55 Elm St, Methuen, MA 01844 Property Records

Essex County and Methuen City property record for 55 Elm St, Methuen, MA 01844

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,306 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.347 acres (15,124 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$375,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$4,674 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`METH M:00616 B:00150 L:00076`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`METH M:00616 B:00150 L:00076`
Alternative APN	`2770`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,306 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,880 sqft
Basement Area	588 sqft
Unfinished Basement	294 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	15,124 sqft (0.347 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2770
Street Address	55 ELM ST
City	METHUEN
State	MA
Zip	01844-3511
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RD
Legal Block	150
Legal Lot Number	76
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Township / Civil Division	METHUEN TOWN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1014
Census Tract	252300

Owner

Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	55 ELM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3511
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 27, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	16397 / 248
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 2, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	16397-248
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2020
Property Address	55 ELM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3511
Document Number	16397-248
Book / Page	16397 / 248
Instrument Date	Jun 2, 2020
Instrument	17783
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	55 ELM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3511

Mortgage

Document Number	17785
Date	Jul 15, 2020
Instrument	17785

Lender

Name	NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Methuen City
Unified School District	Methuen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,674.00 (+6.91%)	$449,400 (+8.76%) Land $208,800 Building $240,600	$497,070 (+5.13%)
2025	$4,372.00 (+5.78%)	$413,200 (+8.57%) Land $198,300 Building $214,900	$472,815
2024	$4,133.00 (-1.03%)	$380,600 (+6.64%) Land $165,300 Building $215,300
2023	$4,176.00	$356,900 Land $165,300 Building $191,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 305 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