Essex County and Methuen City property record for 8 Edwards Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,736 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.486 acres (21,166 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $232,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,043 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13383 |
| Primary APN | 13383 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,736 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,565 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,352 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,166 sqft (0.486 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13383 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 EDWARDS AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 153A |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
8 Edwards Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2012.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 EDWARDS AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12985 / 286 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 8 EDWARDS AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3304 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017793-299 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Book Page | 17793/299 |
| Instrument | 11809 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 229 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2042 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Edwards Ave was $7,043, up 0.3% 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 | $7,043.00 (+0.33%) | $677,200 (+2.06%) Land $216,200 Building $461,000 | $692,968 |
| 2025 | $7,020.00 (+9.35%) | $663,500 (+12.23%) Land $216,200 Building $447,300 | |
| 2024 | $6,420.00 (+6.64%) | $591,200 (+14.91%) Land $197,200 Building $394,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,020.00 | $514,500 Land $175,300 Building $339,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Edwards Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 8 Edwards 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 247 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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