Essex County and Methuen City property record for 65 Ayer St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,068 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $490,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,947 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01113 B:00109S L:00017 |
| Primary APN | METH M:01113 B:00109S L:00017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,068 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,944 sqft |
| Basement Area | 880 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 880 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,002 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2822 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 65 AYER ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW |
| Legal Block | 109S |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
65 Ayer St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 65 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202130325 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17125 / 227 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 65 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6123 |
| Document Number | 0000017039 |
| Book / Page | 18702 / 288 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617039 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6123 |
| Document Number | 0000017039, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Book Page | 18702/288 |
| Instrument | 202617039 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 65 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6123 |
| Document Number | 17125-227 |
| Book / Page | 17125 / 227 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 30325 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 65 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6123 |
| Document Number | 30326 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 30326 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 65 Ayer St was $5,947, up 3.5% 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 | $5,947.00 (+3.53%) | $571,800 (+5.32%) Land $231,000 Building $340,800 | $615,334 (+5.89%) |
| 2025 | $5,744.00 (+2.66%) | $542,900 (+5.38%) Land $222,000 Building $320,900 | $581,115 |
| 2024 | $5,595.00 (+3.86%) | $515,200 (+11.9%) Land $202,500 Building $312,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,387.00 | $460,400 Land $180,000 Building $280,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 65 Ayer 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 65 Ayer St is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 242 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 |
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