Essex County and Methuen City property record for 65 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,099 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,951 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $462,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,012 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00516 B:00152 L:00027E |
| Primary APN | METH M:00516 B:00152 L:00027E |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,099 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 764 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 573 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,951 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 9198 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 65 FOREST ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2753 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 152 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27E |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 252201 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 65 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2753 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2016 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 65 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2753 |
| Document Number | 17159-116 |
| Book / Page | 17159 / 116 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 32600 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 65 FOREST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2753 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 32601 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 32601 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $5,012.00 (+2.83%) | $473,700 (+5.55%) Land $210,000 Building $263,700 | $577,980 |
| 2024 | $4,874.00 (+3.97%) | $448,800 (+12%) Land $191,600 Building $257,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,688.00 | $400,700 Land $170,300 Building $230,400 |
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 240 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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