Essex County and Methuen City property record for 79 Brown Ct, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,457 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,161 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $402,500 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,922 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 13035 |
| Primary APN | 13035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,457 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,992 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,170 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,161 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13035 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 BROWN CT |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 124 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6023 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 BROWN CT, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Oct 25, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201727935 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15272 / 175 |
| Transfer Doc | 015272-175 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 79 BROWN CT, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017097-152 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17097/152 |
| Instrument | 28357 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 79 BROWN CT, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
| Document Number | 15272-175 |
| Book / Page | 15272 / 175 |
| Instrument | 27935 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $41.52 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 BROWN CT, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
| Document Number | 152720177 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15272/0177 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 25, 2047 |
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 | $7,922.00 (+0.35%) | $761,700 (+2.09%) Land $204,700 Building $557,000 | $748,206 |
| 2025 | $7,894.00 (+9.75%) | $746,100 (+12.65%) Land $204,700 Building $541,400 | |
| 2024 | $7,193.00 (+2.2%) | $662,300 (+10.11%) Land $186,700 Building $475,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,038.00 | $601,500 Land $166,000 Building $435,500 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 23 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 187 units insured incl. 164 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1981–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 279 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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