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585 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844 Property Records

Essex County and Methuen City property record for 585 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size0.981 acres (42,750 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$525,000 (Sep 2019)
Tax Bill$7,135 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Transfer
Sep 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12855

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12855
Alternative APN
  • METH M:00314 B:00131 L:00007E

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,160 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,864 sqft
Basement Area1,440 sqft
Unfinished Basement720 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1966
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area42,750 sqft (0.981 acres)
Garage TypeBasement
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool TypeIn-Ground Pool

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemElectric
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number12855
Street Address585 FOREST ST
CityMETHUEN
StateMA
Zip01844-1937
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRA
Legal Block131
Legal Lot Number7E
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 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address585 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1937
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 5, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Sep 11, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201922119
Deed Book / Page15993 / 173
Last Transfer DateJan 30, 2026
Transfer Doc018505-233
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMETHUEN MA
Recording DateFeb 5, 2026
Property Address585 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1937
Document Number018505-233
Book / Page18505 / 233
Instrument DateJan 30, 2026
Instrument1886
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 25, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address585 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1937

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMETHUEN MA
Recording DateSep 11, 2019
Property Address585 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1937
Document Number15993-173
Book / Page015993 / 000173
Instrument DateSep 11, 2019
Instrument22119
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,394.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address585 FOREST ST METHUEN MA 018441937, METHUEN, MA 01844-1937

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$7,135.00 (+4.96%)$686,100 (+6.79%) Land $316,500 Building $369,600$721,482 (+1.36%)
2025$6,798.00 (+1.58%)$642,500 (+4.27%) Land $304,100 Building $338,400$711,835
2024$6,692.00 (+6.66%)$616,200 (+14.92%) Land $277,400 Building $338,800
2023$6,274.00$536,200 Land $246,600 Building $289,600

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
ExposureNone
beyond 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 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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