Essex County and Methuen City property record for 7 Orchard St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,358 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,910 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10963 |
| Primary APN | 10963 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,358 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,192 sqft |
| Basement Area | 905 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 905 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 10963 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7 ORCHARD ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 134 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21B |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
7 Orchard St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 ORCHARD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2931 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ROCKLAND CREDIT UNION |
| Jan 17, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 7 ORCHARD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2931 |
| Document Number | 017899-120 |
| Book / Page | 17899 / 120 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20902 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2024 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 ORCHARD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2931 |
| Document Number | 0000020903 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20903 |
| Name | ROCKLAND CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.25% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2029 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 7 ORCHARD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2931 |
| Document Number | 16157-178 |
| Book / Page | 16157 / 178 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1211 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 ORCHARD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2931 |
| Document Number | 1212 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1212 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7 Orchard St was $4,910, up 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 | $4,910.00 (+5.03%) | $472,100 (+6.83%) Land $199,800 Building $272,300 | $525,597 (+37.05%) |
| 2025 | $4,675.00 (-2.4%) | $441,900 (+0.18%) Land $199,800 Building $242,100 | $383,515 |
| 2024 | $4,790.00 (+8.64%) | $441,100 (+17.06%) Land $182,300 Building $258,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,409.00 | $376,800 Land $162,000 Building $214,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7 Orchard 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 Policies | 79 units insured incl. 72 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 7 Orchard 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 279 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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