Essex County and Methuen City property record for 78 Comet Rd, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,754 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,145 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $169,900 (Aug 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $5,221 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Transfer Feb 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01012 B:00108 L:00248E |
| Primary APN | METH M:01012 B:00108 L:00248E |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,754 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,916 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 694 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,145 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4839 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 COMET RD |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 108 |
| Legal Lot Number | 248E |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · APN METH M:01012 B:00108 L:00248E
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 COMET RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-5604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NORTHPOINT MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0017625-62 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 78 COMET RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-5604 |
| Document Number | 0017625-62 |
| Book / Page | 17625 / 62 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 26707 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 78 COMET RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-5604 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 78 COMET RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-5604 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 016209-126 |
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| Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16209/126 |
| Instrument | 5078 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 78 COMET RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-5604 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 017185-250 |
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| Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17185/250 |
| Instrument | 34478 |
| Name | NORTHPOINT MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2051 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Methuen City |
| Unified School District | Methuen School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,221.00 (+1.99%) | $493,500 (+4.69%) Land $207,600 Building $285,900 | $599,450 |
| 2024 | $5,119.00 (+5.52%) | $471,400 (+13.7%) Land $189,400 Building $282,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,851.00 | $414,600 Land $168,300 Building $246,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (25009C), as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250092526013, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
Based on FCC filings for 269 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MA3181000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | METHUEN WATER DEPT serves 53,059 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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