Essex County and Methuen City property record for 77 Hillcrest Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,676 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00412 B:00126B L:00232J |
| Primary APN | METH M:00412 B:00126B L:00232J |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,474 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 408 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,780 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 605 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 77 HILLCREST AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 126B |
| Legal Lot Number | 232J |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 252202 |
77 Hillcrest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2018.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 77 HILLCREST AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-1517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 15720-332 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 77 HILLCREST AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-1517 |
| Document Number | 15720-332 |
| Book / Page | 015720 / 000332 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 31388 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 77 HILLCREST AVE METHUEN MA 018441517, METHUEN, MA 01844-1517 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 77 Hillcrest Ave was $5,676, up 7.2% 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 | $5,676.00 (+7.22%) | $545,800 (+9.07%) Land $208,800 Building $337,000 | $595,682 (-26%) |
| 2025 | $5,294.00 (+2.48%) | $500,400 (+5.19%) Land $200,600 Building $299,800 | $805,030 |
| 2024 | $5,166.00 (+5.67%) | $475,700 (+13.83%) Land $183,000 Building $292,700 | |
| 2023 | $4,889.00 | $417,900 Land $162,700 Building $255,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 77 Hillcrest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 77 Hillcrest Ave 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% 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 377 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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