Essex County and Methuen City property record for 79 Golf Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,661 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.326 acres (14,222 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5,394 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01113 B:00109Q L:00003 |
| Primary APN | METH M:01113 B:00109Q L:00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,661 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 804 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 804 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,222 sqft (0.326 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 6346 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 GOLF AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 109Q |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
79 Golf Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2006.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 GOLF AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-6221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Golf Ave was $5,394, up 5.8% 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 | $5,394.00 (+5.85%) | $518,700 (+7.68%) Land $228,600 Building $290,100 | $558,617 (-0.25%) |
| 2025 | $5,096.00 (+1.31%) | $481,700 (+3.99%) Land $219,700 Building $262,000 | $560,025 |
| 2024 | $5,030.00 (+4.86%) | $463,200 (+12.98%) Land $200,400 Building $262,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,797.00 | $410,000 Land $178,100 Building $231,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Golf Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 79 Golf 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 202 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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