Essex County and Methuen City property record for 627 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,950 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,795 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10852 |
| Primary APN | 10852 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,950 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,708 sqft |
| Basement Area | 975 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 487 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 10852 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 627 FOREST ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | METHUEN |
| Legal Block | 131 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 252201 |
627 Forest St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2016.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 627 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201634673 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14932 / 127 |
| Transfer Doc | 14932-127 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 627 Forest St was $5,795, up 6.7% 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 | $5,795.00 (+6.68%) | $557,200 (+8.53%) Land $245,200 Building $312,000 | $616,312 (+1.11%) |
| 2025 | $5,432.00 (+1.51%) | $513,400 (+4.2%) Land $235,600 Building $277,800 | $609,520 |
| 2024 | $5,351.00 (+6.64%) | $492,700 (+14.88%) Land $214,900 Building $277,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,018.00 | $428,900 Land $191,000 Building $237,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 627 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 627 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 241 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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