Essex County and Methuen City property record for 81 Bay State Rd, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,004 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,713 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,806 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01113 B:0109AG L:00007 |
| Primary APN | METH M:01113 B:0109AG L:00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,004 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,370 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,713 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6665 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 81 BAY STATE RD |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY CLUB |
| Legal Block | 109AG |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
81 Bay State Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2013.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 BAY STATE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844-6007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13684 / 316 |
| Transfer Doc | 013684-316 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Bay State Rd was $4,806, up 7.1% 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 | $4,806.00 (+7.11%) | $462,100 (+8.96%) Land $184,900 Building $277,200 | $565,824 (+12.68%) |
| 2025 | $4,487.00 (+1.15%) | $424,100 (+3.82%) Land $177,700 Building $246,400 | $502,170 |
| 2024 | $4,436.00 (+7.28%) | $408,500 (+15.59%) Land $162,100 Building $246,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,135.00 | $353,400 Land $144,100 Building $209,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 Bay State Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 81 Bay State 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.
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 242 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 |
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