Essex County and Methuen City property record for 8 Barker St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,660 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Nov 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $6,925 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Apr 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00614 B:00133 L:00011 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00614 B:00133 L:00011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,660 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,532 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9664 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 BARKER ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 133 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
8 Barker St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2010.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 BARKER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
| Nov 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MERRIMAC VLY FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 8 BARKER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2912 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017538-252 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17538/252 |
| Instrument | 19326 |
| Name | MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 8 BARKER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2912 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16873-148 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16873/148 |
| Instrument | 12114 |
| Name | MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 8 BARKER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2912 |
| Document Number | 16628-201 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 BARKER ST METHUEN MA 018442912, METHUEN, MA 01844-2912 |
| Document Number | 16628-201 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 016628/000201 |
| Instrument | 33806 |
| Name | MERRIMAC VLY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 29, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Barker St was $6,925, up 0.4% 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 | $6,925.00 (+0.42%) | $665,900 (+2.16%) Land $192,400 Building $473,500 | $723,228 |
| 2025 | $6,896.00 (+9.69%) | $651,800 (+12.59%) Land $192,400 Building $459,400 | |
| 2024 | $6,287.00 (+7.25%) | $578,900 (+15.55%) Land $175,500 Building $403,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,862.00 | $501,000 Land $156,000 Building $345,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Barker St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 Policies | 79 units insured incl. 72 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 8 Barker St 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 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 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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