Essex County and Methuen City property record for 62 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.607 acres (26,428 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,056 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance Jun 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00810 B:00068B L:00001 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00810 B:00068B L:00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,428 sqft (0.607 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6505 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 62 HOWE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3263 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | KENSINGTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 68B |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 252603 |
62 Howe St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2003.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 62 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3263 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MSA LENDING LLC |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage EASTERN BANK |
| Mar 24, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 62 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3263 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16761-128 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16761/128 |
| Instrument | 4653 |
| Name | MSA LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 62 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3263 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15101-83 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 15101/83 |
| Instrument | 13603 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 62 HOWE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3263 |
| Document Number | 15025-252 |
| Book / Page | 015025 / 000252 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7384 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 62 HOWE ST METHUEN MA 018443263, METHUEN, MA 01844-3263 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 62 Howe St was $5,056, up 4.4% 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 | $5,056.00 (+4.36%) | $486,200 (+6.18%) Land $240,300 Building $245,900 | $541,853 |
| 2025 | $4,845.00 (+7.69%) | $457,900 (+10.52%) Land $228,200 Building $229,700 | |
| 2024 | $4,499.00 (-1.75%) | $414,300 (+5.85%) Land $190,100 Building $224,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,579.00 | $391,400 Land $190,100 Building $201,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 62 Howe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
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 (1984) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
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 62 Howe St 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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