79 Grassmere Ave, Methuen, MA 01844 Property Records

Essex County and Methuen City property record for 79 Grassmere Ave, Methuen, MA 01844

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,880 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.148 acres (6,447 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$435,000 (Aug 2017)
Tax Bill	$8,477 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`METH M:00618 B:00159A L:00048`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`METH M:00618 B:00159A L:00048`
Alternative APN	`2159`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,880 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,600 sqft
Basement Area	1,280 sqft
Unfinished Basement	960 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,447 sqft (0.148 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Pool Type	In-Ground Pool

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2159
Street Address	79 GRASSMERE AVE
City	METHUEN
State	MA
Zip	01844
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	RG
Legal Block	159A
Legal Lot Number	48
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Township / Civil Division	METHUEN TOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	252101

Owner

Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	9 GRASSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-4813
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Et Al (and Others)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 5, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Feb 10, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 27, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Aug 28, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GMH MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	15202 / 235
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Property Address	79 GRASSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	016858-267
Date	Apr 5, 2021
Book Page	16858/267
Instrument	11131

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	325 Months
Due	May 1, 2048

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Property Address	79 GRASSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	16186-44
Date	Feb 10, 2020
Book Page	16186/44
Instrument	3323

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	325 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2047

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	Nov 27, 2017
Property Address	79 GRASSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844
Document Number	15308-278
Book / Page	015308 / 000278
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2017
Instrument	30840
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9 GRASSMERE AVE METHUEN MA 018444813, METHUEN, MA 01844-4813

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	Aug 28, 2017
Property Address	79 GRASSMERE AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844
Document Number	15202-235
Book / Page	15202 / 235
Instrument	22203
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$43.19
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	152020236
Date	Aug 28, 2017
Instrument	15202/0236

Lender

Name	GMH MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 28, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Methuen City
Unified School District	Methuen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2025	$8,477.00 (+9.72%)	$801,200 (+12.62%) Land $196,700 Building $604,500
2024	$7,726.00 (+7.16%)	$711,400 (+15.45%) Land $179,400 Building $532,000
2023	$7,210.00	$616,200 Land $159,500 Building $456,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 869 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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