Essex County and Methuen City property record for 79 Union St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,538 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,817 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $287,500 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,647 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11441 |
| Primary APN | 11441 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,538 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,190 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,052 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,052 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,817 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11441 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 UNION ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3676 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 135 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 UNION ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3676 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 13853 / 99 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 79 UNION ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3676 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0017085-52 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17085/52 |
| Instrument | 27478 |
| Name | MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,647.00 (+10.71%) | $628,300 (+13.64%) Land $191,100 Building $437,200 |
| 2024 | $6,004.00 (+2.86%) | $552,900 (+10.82%) Land $167,000 Building $385,900 |
| 2023 | $5,837.00 | $498,900 Land $147,000 Building $351,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Claims | 7 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 346 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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