Essex County and Methuen City property record for 70 Olive St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,294 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,494 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $810,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $8,728 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12680 |
| Primary APN | 12680 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,294 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,644 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,550 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,550 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,494 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12680 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 OLIVE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-7513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 98 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 252501 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 OLIVE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202421918 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18171 / 281 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 70 OLIVE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0017893-14 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Book Page | 17893/14 |
| Instrument | 20365 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2055 |
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 | $8,728.00 (+0.24%) | $839,200 (+1.97%) Land $202,700 Building $636,500 | $829,292 |
| 2025 | $8,707.00 (+9.72%) | $823,000 (+12.62%) Land $202,700 Building $620,300 | |
| 2024 | $7,936.00 (+1.81%) | $730,800 (+9.7%) Land $184,900 Building $545,900 | |
| 2023 | $7,795.00 | $666,200 Land $164,400 Building $501,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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.
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 678 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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