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581 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844 Property Records

Essex County and Methuen City property record for 581 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size0.931 acres (40,550 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$625,000 (Mar 2025)
Tax Bill$6,308 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Refinance
Jul 2024 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNMETH M:00314 B:00131 L:00007L

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNMETH M:00314 B:00131 L:00007L
Alternative APN
  • 8377

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,344 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,832 sqft
Basement Area768 sqft
Unfinished Basement768 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1984
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1984
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area40,550 sqft (0.931 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number8377
Street Address581 FOREST ST
CityMETHUEN
StateMA
Zip01844-1937
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRA
Legal Block131
Legal Lot Number7L
JurisdictionMETHUEN MA
Township / Civil DivisionMETHUEN TOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract252201

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address581 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1937
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 10, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
Jul 12, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
METHUEN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 30, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page18230 / 223
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMETHUEN MA
Property Address581 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1937
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0016761-49
DateFeb 10, 2021
Book Page16761/49
Instrument4643
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueMar 1, 2046

July 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMETHUEN MA
Property Address581 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1937
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0018039-63
DateJul 12, 2024
Book Page18039/63
Instrument11331
Lender
NameMETHUEN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeSecond Mortgage (Down Payment)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term121 Months
DueAug 1, 2034

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalityMethuen City
Unified School DistrictMethuen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,308.00 (+6.02%)$606,500 (+7.84%) Land $309,700 Building $296,800$607,231 (+3.13%)
2025$5,950.00 (+0.47%)$562,400 (+3.14%) Land $297,600 Building $264,800$588,810
2024$5,922.00 (+6.36%)$545,300 (+14.58%) Land $271,500 Building $273,800
2023$5,568.00$475,900 Land $241,300 Building $234,600

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 12 policies
Nearby Flood Policies12 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemMETHUEN WATER DEPT
serves 53,059 people · EPA ID MA3181000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber		980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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