Essex County and Methuen City property record for 70 Ayer St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,569 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.768 acres (33,472 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $104,000 (Mar 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $6,636 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Apr 2022 Transfer + 7 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12407 |
| Primary APN | 12407 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,569 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,819 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 135 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,472 sqft (0.768 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12407 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 AYER ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 109W |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
70 Ayer St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2021.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Mar 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage HANSCOM FCU |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUAD CTY BK&TR |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Aug 9, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HANSCOM FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3684 / 205 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 017407-113 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 70 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 016855-319 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16855/319 |
| Instrument | 10932 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 70 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Document Number | 017407-140 |
| Book / Page | 17407 / 140 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 8700 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 70 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Document Number | 017407-113 |
| Book / Page | 17407 / 113 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 8697 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 70 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Document Number | 017407-118 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17407/118 |
| Instrument | 8699 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 70 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15006-241 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 15006/241 |
| Instrument | 5728 |
| Name | HANSCOM FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 70 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Document Number | 16855-341 |
| Book / Page | 16855 / 341 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10933 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 70 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Document Number | 016855-316 |
| Book / Page | 16855 / 316 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10931 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 70 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 70 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Document Number | 15879-332 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 70 AYER ST METHUEN MA 018446124, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Document Number | 15879-332 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Book Page | 015879/000332 |
| Instrument | 13234 |
| Name | QUAD CTY BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 12, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 70 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Document Number | 15920-260 |
| Book / Page | 015920 / 000260 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16496 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 70 AYER ST METHUEN MA 018446124, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 70 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Document Number | 15189-185 |
| Book / Page | 015189 / 000185 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Number | 15189-185 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Book Page | 015189/000185 |
| Instrument | 21065 |
| Name | HANSCOM FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 15, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 70 Ayer St was $6,636, up 6.6% 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 | $6,636.00 (+6.57%) | $638,100 (+8.41%) Land $287,900 Building $350,200 | $634,451 (+1.88%) |
| 2025 | $6,227.00 (-0.51%) | $588,600 (+2.13%) Land $276,700 Building $311,900 | $622,725 |
| 2024 | $6,259.00 (+5.74%) | $576,300 (+13.92%) Land $252,400 Building $323,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,919.00 | $505,900 Land $224,300 Building $281,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Ayer St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 70 Ayer 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 242 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 |
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