Essex County and Methuen City property record for 615 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,331 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.702 acres (30,562 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,940 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00314 B:00131 L:00053E |
| Primary APN | METH M:00314 B:00131 L:00053E |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,331 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,256 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,230 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,562 sqft (0.702 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8067 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 615 FOREST ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 131 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53E |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 252201 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 615 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 5, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 15136 / 227 |
| Transfer Doc | 015136-227 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 615 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1440 |
| Document Number | 15136-227 |
| Book / Page | 15136 / 227 |
| Instrument | 16585 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $43.66 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 615 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1440 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 151360232 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15136/0232 |
| Name | RANDOLPH SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 30, 2047 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,940.00 (+1.69%) | $561,400 (+4.39%) Land $268,100 Building $293,300 | $564,965 |
| 2024 | $5,841.00 (+6.84%) | $537,800 (+15.09%) Land $244,500 Building $293,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,467.00 | $467,300 Land $217,300 Building $250,000 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 92 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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