Essex County and Methuen City property record for 70 Chippy Ln, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,002 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.271 acres (11,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $476,500 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,078 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance Aug 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13449 |
| Primary APN | 13449 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,002 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,012 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 218 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,792 sqft (0.271 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13449 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 CHIPPY LN |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-7428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | DEFINITIVE PLAN |
| Legal Block | 108 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1Z |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
70 Chippy Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 CHIPPY LN, METHUEN, MA 01844-7428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jun 29, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 16371 / 103 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 16371-103 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 70 CHIPPY LN, METHUEN, MA 01844-7428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 016715-312 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16715/312 |
| Instrument | 1639 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 70 CHIPPY LN, METHUEN, MA 01844-7428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0017090-53 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17090/53 |
| Instrument | 27869 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 70 CHIPPY LN, METHUEN, MA 01844-7428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 17090-53 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17090/53 |
| Instrument | 27869 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 70 CHIPPY LN, METHUEN, MA 01844-7428 |
| Document Number | 16371-103 |
| Book / Page | 16371 / 103 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 15930 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 70 CHIPPY LN, METHUEN, MA 01844-7428 |
| Document Number | 15931 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 15931 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 70 Chippy Ln was $6,078, up 3.9% 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 | $6,078.00 (+3.92%) | $584,400 (+5.72%) Land $224,000 Building $360,400 | $622,057 (+3.74%) |
| 2025 | $5,849.00 (-0.98%) | $552,800 (+1.64%) Land $221,100 Building $331,700 | $599,640 |
| 2024 | $5,907.00 (+5.39%) | $543,900 (+13.53%) Land $201,000 Building $342,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,605.00 | $479,100 Land $179,500 Building $299,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Chippy Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · 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 70 Chippy Ln 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 102 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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