Essex County and Methuen City property record for 8 Sampson St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,443 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,150 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00516 B:00151 L:00047 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00516 B:00151 L:00047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,443 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,118 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,002 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3394 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 SAMPSON ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWPORT PARK |
| Legal Block | 151 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
8 Sampson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1997.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 SAMPSON ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4787 / 2 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Sampson St was $5,150, up 6% 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 | $5,150.00 (+5.99%) | $495,200 (+7.82%) Land $231,000 Building $264,200 | $533,473 (+12.81%) |
| 2025 | $4,859.00 (+1.61%) | $459,300 (+4.32%) Land $222,000 Building $237,300 | $472,910 |
| 2024 | $4,782.00 (+3.98%) | $440,300 (+12.01%) Land $202,500 Building $237,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,599.00 | $393,100 Land $180,000 Building $213,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Sampson St 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.
The area around 8 Sampson St 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.
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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