Essex County and Methuen City property record for 677 Prospect St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,194 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (19,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $477,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,172 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Sep 2025 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00812 B:00080 L:00026 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00812 B:00080 L:00026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,194 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,168 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,024 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,998 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1375 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 677 PROSPECT ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4060 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 80 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
677 Prospect St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2018.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 677 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4060 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Feb 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MTG |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15513 / 343 |
| Transfer Doc | 015513-343 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 677 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4060 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 016833-341 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16833/341 |
| Instrument | 9518 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 677 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4060 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0018378-41 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Book Page | 18378/41 |
| Instrument | 15470 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 313 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 677 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4060 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 016191-107 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16191/107 |
| Instrument | 3765 |
| Name | MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 677 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4060 |
| Document Number | 15513-343 |
| Book / Page | 15513 / 343 |
| Instrument | 13765 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $41.35 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 677 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4060 |
| Document Number | 155130346 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15513/0346 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MTG |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 14, 2048 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 677 PROSPECT ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4060 |
| Document Number | 15237-248 |
| Book / Page | 015237 / 000248 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 25090 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,313.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 WOUTH DOUGLASS RD #200-A ANAHEIM CA 92806, 200-A, ANAHEIM, CA 92806 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 677 Prospect St was $7,172, up 3.2% 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 | $7,172.00 (+3.19%) | $689,600 (+4.98%) Land $236,800 Building $452,800 | $766,053 (+23.41%) |
| 2025 | $6,950.00 (+1%) | $656,900 (+3.68%) Land $236,800 Building $420,100 | $620,730 |
| 2024 | $6,881.00 (+4.5%) | $633,600 (+12.58%) Land $216,000 Building $417,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,585.00 | $562,800 Land $192,000 Building $370,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 677 Prospect St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 677 Prospect 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 |
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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 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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