Essex County and Methuen City property record for 6 Howe Ter, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,780 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,132 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,079 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00810 B:00077A L:00027A |
| Primary APN | METH M:00810 B:00077A L:00027A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,780 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,132 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6049 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6 HOWE TER |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 77A |
| Legal Lot Number | 27A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 252603 |
6 Howe Ter is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 HOWE TER, METHUEN, MA 01844-3221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 018399-189 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 6 HOWE TER, METHUEN, MA 01844-3221 |
| Document Number | 018399-189 |
| Book / Page | 18399 / 189 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 17165 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 HOWE TER, METHUEN, MA 01844-3221 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6 Howe Ter was $5,079, up 6.9% 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 | $5,079.00 (+6.9%) | $488,400 (+8.75%) Land $216,000 Building $272,400 | $586,157 (+9.28%) |
| 2025 | $4,751.00 (-0.94%) | $449,100 (+1.7%) Land $207,600 Building $241,500 | $536,370 |
| 2024 | $4,796.00 (+6.01%) | $441,600 (+14.2%) Land $189,400 Building $252,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,524.00 | $386,700 Land $168,300 Building $218,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6 Howe Ter in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 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.
The area around 6 Howe Ter has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 196 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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