Essex County and Methuen City property record for 603 Prospect St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,413 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.547 acres (23,836 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,550 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00812 B:00080 L:00008 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00812 B:00080 L:00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,413 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,777 sqft |
| Basement Area | 928 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 371 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,836 sqft (0.547 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4444 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 603 PROSPECT ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4058 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 80 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
603 Prospect St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2016.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 603 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4058 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 8, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000114750 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 603 Prospect St was $6,550, up 2.3% 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 | $6,550.00 (+2.33%) | $629,800 (+4.1%) Land $248,200 Building $381,600 | $652,375 (+0.84%) |
| 2025 | $6,401.00 (+2.48%) | $605,000 (+5.2%) Land $248,200 Building $356,800 | $646,950 |
| 2024 | $6,246.00 (+3.69%) | $575,100 (+11.69%) Land $226,400 Building $348,700 | |
| 2023 | $6,024.00 | $514,900 Land $201,200 Building $313,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 603 Prospect St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 603 Prospect St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 244 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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