Essex County and Methuen City property record for 557 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,342 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.924 acres (40,241 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,888 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12293 |
| Primary APN | 12293 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,342 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,708 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,241 sqft (0.924 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12293 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 FOREST ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | KEITH ROTONDO |
| Legal Block | 131 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55B |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 252201 |
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 | 557 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK |
| Feb 22, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 16781-213 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 557 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1937 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017916-244 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Book Page | 17916/244 |
| Instrument | 865 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 557 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1937 |
| Document Number | 16781-213 |
| Book / Page | 16781 / 213 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 557 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1937 |
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 | $8,888.00 (+4.63%) | $854,600 (+6.44%) Land $308,700 Building $545,900 | $872,122 (-8.91%) |
| 2025 | $8,495.00 (-0.26%) | $802,900 (+2.37%) Land $296,700 Building $506,200 | $957,410 |
| 2024 | $8,517.00 (+4.01%) | $784,300 (+12.06%) Land $270,600 Building $513,700 | |
| 2023 | $8,189.00 | $699,900 Land $240,600 Building $459,300 |
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 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% 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 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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