8 Locust Rd, Methuen, MA 01844 Property Records

Essex County and Methuen City property record for 8 Locust Rd, Methuen, MA 01844

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size	0.223 acres (9,705 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$600,000 (May 2025)
Tax Bill	$5,398 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Refinance Mar 2026 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`METH M:00714 B:00036 L:00005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`METH M:00714 B:00036 L:00005`
Alternative APN	`9818`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,876 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,650 sqft
Basement Area	892 sqft
Unfinished Basement	892 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1938
Effective Year Built	Effective 1938
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,705 sqft (0.223 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	9818
Street Address	8 LOCUST RD
City	METHUEN
State	MA
Zip	01844-4432
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RG
Legal Block	36
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Township / Civil Division	METHUEN TOWN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	252400

Owner

8 Locust Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2026.

Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	8 LOCUST RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-4432
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 19, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HOME LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANK FSB
Mar 4, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer BEACON BANK & TRUST
May 16, 2025	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BROOKLINE BANK
May 8, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer SANTANDER BANK NA
May 8, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 16, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 16, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	18279 / 93
Last Transfer Date	Feb 20, 2026
Transfer Doc	0018524-46
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Property Address	8 LOCUST RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-4432
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 25, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0017037-81
Date	Jul 19, 2021
Book Page	17037/81
Instrument	23949

Lender

Name	HOME LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANK FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

March 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	Mar 4, 2026
Property Address	8 LOCUST RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-4432
Document Number	0018524-46
Book / Page	18524 / 46
Instrument Date	Feb 20, 2026
Instrument	3230
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 25, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	8 LOCUST RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-4432

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003231
Date	Mar 4, 2026
Instrument	3231

Lender

Name	BEACON BANK & TRUST

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2056

May 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	May 16, 2025
Property Address	8 LOCUST RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-4432
Document Number	0018279-93
Book / Page	18279 / 93
Instrument Date	May 16, 2025
Instrument	7682
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 19, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	8 LOCUST RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-4432

Mortgage

Document Number	0000007683
Date	May 16, 2025
Instrument	7683

Lender

Name	BROOKLINE BANK

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	May 8, 2018
Property Address	8 LOCUST RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-4432
Document Number	15472-252
Book / Page	15472 / 252
Instrument	10467
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$38.22
Amount Accuracy	Non-Arm's Length Transaction
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	15472-254
Date	May 8, 2018
Book Page	15472/254
Instrument	10468

Lender

Name	SANTANDER BANK NA

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2048

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	May 8, 2018
Property Address	8 LOCUST RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-4432
Document Number	15473-122
Book / Page	015473 / 000122
Instrument Date	Apr 17, 2018
Instrument	10505
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 31, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Locust Rd was $5,398, up 2.4% from the year before.

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	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,398.00 (+2.35%)	$519,000 (+4.11%) Land $206,300 Building $312,700	$578,497 (+2.33%)
2025	$5,274.00 (+3.35%)	$498,500 (+6.09%) Land $202,100 Building $296,400	$565,345
2024	$5,103.00 (+4.33%)	$469,900 (+12.42%) Land $181,200 Building $288,700
2023	$4,891.00	$418,000 Land $160,300 Building $257,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 8 Locust Rd 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

The area around 8 Locust Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 1,006 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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