Essex County and Methuen City property record for 68 Myrtle St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,794 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 1.7 acres (74,052 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (Jan 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $7,114 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00114 B:00129B L:00043B |
| Primary APN | METH M:00114 B:00129B L:00043B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,794 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,692 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 550 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 74,052 sqft (1.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 9761 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 MYRTLE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 6329 |
| Legal Block | 129B |
| Legal Lot Number | 43B |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
68 Myrtle St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2024.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 MYRTLE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 3, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 017986-149 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 68 Myrtle St was $7,114, up 3.4% 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 | $7,114.00 (+3.4%) | $684,000 (+5.18%) Land $321,800 Building $362,200 | $698,419 (+14%) |
| 2025 | $6,880.00 (+1.52%) | $650,300 (+4.21%) Land $309,300 Building $341,000 | $612,655 |
| 2024 | $6,777.00 (+3.91%) | $624,000 (+11.95%) Land $282,400 Building $341,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,522.00 | $557,400 Land $251,100 Building $306,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 68 Myrtle St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 68 Myrtle 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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