Essex County and Methuen City property record for 72 Emsley Ter, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,171 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (10,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5,734 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00616 B:00150 L:00059X |
| Primary APN | METH M:00616 B:00150 L:00059X |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,171 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,365 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,670 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,169 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,999 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7214 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 EMSLEY TER |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 150 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59X |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
72 Emsley Ter is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2006.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 EMSLEY TER, METHUEN, MA 01844-6624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Emsley Ter was $5,734, up 6.8% 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 | $5,734.00 (+6.82%) | $551,300 (+8.65%) Land $218,700 Building $332,600 | $592,066 (-0.25%) |
| 2025 | $5,368.00 (+1.02%) | $507,400 (+3.7%) Land $210,200 Building $297,200 | $593,560 |
| 2024 | $5,314.00 (+5.71%) | $489,300 (+13.87%) Land $191,700 Building $297,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,027.00 | $429,700 Land $170,400 Building $259,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Emsley Ter in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 72 Emsley Ter 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 305 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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