Essex County and Methuen City property record for 71 Ames St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,674 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10227 |
| Primary APN | 10227 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,001 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10227 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 AMES ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-7610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 108 |
| Legal Lot Number | 309A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
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 | 71 AMES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Aug 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME LN & INV BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 71 AMES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7610 |
| Document Number | 0000127614 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 127614 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 71 AMES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7610 |
| Document Number | 0000127615 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 127615 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 71 AMES ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-7610 |
| Document Number | 0000122663 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 AMES ST METHUEN MA 018447610, METHUEN, MA 01844-7610 |
| Document Number | 0000122663 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 122663 |
| Name | HOME LN & INV BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 10, 2030 |
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 | $4,674.00 (+6.52%) | $449,400 (+8.37%) Land $216,000 Building $233,400 | $514,271 (+8.51%) |
| 2025 | $4,388.00 (+3.93%) | $414,700 (+6.66%) Land $205,900 Building $208,800 | $473,955 |
| 2024 | $4,222.00 (+6.24%) | $388,800 (+14.45%) Land $180,000 Building $208,800 | |
| 2023 | $3,974.00 | $339,700 Land $158,400 Building $181,300 |
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 | 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.
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 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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