Essex County and Methuen City property record for 611 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,796 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.967 acres (42,118 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,805 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Line of Credit Sep 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13167 |
| Primary APN | 13167 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,796 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,645 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,026 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 42,118 sqft (0.967 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13167 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 611 FOREST ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 131 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 252201 |
611 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 611 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1439 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
| Sep 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14463 / 316 |
| Transfer Doc | 014463-316 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 611 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1439 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 017548-159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17548/159 |
| Instrument | 20150 |
| Name | MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 611 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1439 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16480-314 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16480/314 |
| Instrument | 23655 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 611 Forest St was $6,805, up 7.2% 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 | $6,805.00 (+7.25%) | $654,300 (+9.1%) Land $314,500 Building $339,800 | $652,136 (+20.45%) |
| 2025 | $6,345.00 (+1.94%) | $599,700 (+4.64%) Land $302,300 Building $297,400 | $541,405 |
| 2024 | $6,224.00 (+6.89%) | $573,100 (+15.15%) Land $275,700 Building $297,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,823.00 | $497,700 Land $245,100 Building $252,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 611 Forest St 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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 risk around 611 Forest St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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