Essex County and Methuen City property record for 68 Grassmere Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,380 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,811 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $8,360 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13005 |
| Primary APN | 13005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,380 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,654 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,320 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,811 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 GRASSMERE AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 159A |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 GLEN AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4812 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SAGE BANK |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 15384 / 138 |
| Transfer Doc | 015384-138 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 68 GRASSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
| Document Number | 15384-138 |
| Book / Page | 15384 / 138 |
| Instrument | 3044 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $48.32 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 GRASSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
| Document Number | 153840140 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15384/0140 |
| Name | SAGE BANK |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 6, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 68 GRASSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
| Document Number | 15339-67 |
| Book / Page | 015339 / 000067 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 33322 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 CHASE RD LONDONDERRY NH 030534050, LONDONDERRY, NH 03053-4050 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,360.00 (+9.54%) | $790,200 (+12.44%) Land $194,800 Building $595,400 |
| 2024 | $7,632.00 (+7.58%) | $702,800 (+15.92%) Land $177,700 Building $525,100 |
| 2023 | $7,094.00 | $606,300 Land $157,900 Building $448,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
|---|
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 869 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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