Essex County and Methuen City property record for 59 Ayer St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,081 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Apr 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12405 |
| Primary APN | 12405 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,401 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12405 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 59 AYER ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW |
| Legal Block | 109S |
| Legal Lot Number | 17A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
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 | 59 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 13010 / 79 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 016859-182 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 59 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6123 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 016859-185 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16859/185 |
| Instrument | 11184 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 59 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6123 |
| Document Number | 016859-182 |
| Book / Page | 16859 / 182 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 59 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6123 |
| Document Number | 016859-185 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16859/185 |
| Instrument | 11184 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
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 | $5,081.00 (+6.7%) | $488,600 (+8.55%) Land $215,600 Building $273,000 | $536,274 (+7.01%) |
| 2025 | $4,762.00 (+1.49%) | $450,100 (+4.19%) Land $207,200 Building $242,900 | $501,125 |
| 2024 | $4,692.00 (+5.79%) | $432,000 (+13.95%) Land $189,000 Building $243,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,435.00 | $379,100 Land $168,000 Building $211,100 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 242 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 |
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