Essex County and Methuen City property record for 82 Ayer St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,961 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $453,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,980 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13941 |
| Primary APN | 13941 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,961 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,067 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,046 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,046 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13941 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 82 AYER ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 109W |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
82 Ayer St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 82 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MTG |
| Apr 20, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 16764 / 34 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 16764-34 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 82 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Document Number | 16764-34 |
| Book / Page | 16764 / 34 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4893 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 82 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Document Number | 4894 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4894 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MTG |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 82 AYER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-6124 |
| Document Number | 15053-289 |
| Book / Page | 15053 / 289 |
| Instrument | 9774 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $40.73 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 150530290 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15053/0290 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 20, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 82 Ayer St was $5,980, up 6.8% 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 | $5,980.00 (+6.77%) | $575,000 (+8.61%) Land $227,700 Building $347,300 | $612,657 (+10.22%) |
| 2025 | $5,601.00 (+1.05%) | $529,400 (+3.72%) Land $218,900 Building $310,500 | $555,845 |
| 2024 | $5,543.00 (+5.42%) | $510,400 (+13.57%) Land $199,600 Building $310,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,258.00 | $449,400 Land $177,500 Building $271,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 82 Ayer St 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.
Wildfire risk around 82 Ayer 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 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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