Essex County and Methuen City property record for 56 Stanley Rd, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 6.5 acres (283,140 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,918 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10123 |
| Primary APN | 10123 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,934 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 283,140 sqft (6.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 10123 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 STANLEY RD |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5B |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 252603 |
56 Stanley Rd is owned by a company that bought it in July 2021.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 LOWELL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6824 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202122293 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17015 / 91 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 56 STANLEY RD, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
| Document Number | 0017015-91 |
| Book / Page | 17015 / 91 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 22293 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 LOWELL ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6824 |
| Document Number | 0000022294 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 22294 |
| Name | METHUEN COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Stanley Rd was $6,918, up 4.1% 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 | $6,918.00 (+4.06%) | $665,200 (+5.86%) Land $345,100 Building $320,100 | $551,237 |
| 2025 | $6,648.00 (+0.93%) | $628,400 (+3.61%) Land $341,000 Building $287,400 | |
| 2024 | $6,587.00 (+6.11%) | $606,500 (+14.3%) Land $312,000 Building $294,500 | |
| 2023 | $6,208.00 | $530,600 Land $279,500 Building $251,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Stanley Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
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 Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 56 Stanley Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 182 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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