Essex County and Methuen City property record for 61 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,476 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,641 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,929 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12491 |
| Primary APN | 12491 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,476 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,162 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,436 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,436 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,641 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12491 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 61 FOREST ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | METHUEN |
| Legal Block | 152 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 252201 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · APN 12491
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 61 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2752 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 13896 / 98 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 61 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2752 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 03, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16564-334 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16564/334 |
| Instrument | 29355 |
| Name | MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2035 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Methuen City |
| Unified School District | Methuen School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,929.00 (+1.55%) | $465,900 (+4.23%) Land $215,000 Building $250,900 | $494,855 |
| 2024 | $4,854.00 (+5.87%) | $447,000 (+14.06%) Land $196,100 Building $250,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,585.00 | $391,900 Land $174,300 Building $217,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 240 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | METHUEN WATER DEPT serves 53,059 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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