Essex County and Methuen City property record for 86 Arnold St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,302 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $206,500 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,405 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Refinance Nov 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11991 |
| Primary APN | 11991 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,302 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,589 sqft |
| Basement Area | 802 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 802 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 11991 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 86 ARNOLD ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 139A |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
86 Arnold St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 86 ARNOLD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DIGITAL FCU |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DIGITAL FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13917 / 334 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 86 ARNOLD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3602 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017239-260 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17239/260 |
| Instrument | 38276 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 86 ARNOLD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3602 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 17239-260 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17239/260 |
| Instrument | 38276 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2041 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 86 Arnold St was $4,405, up 3.6% 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 | $4,405.00 (+3.62%) | $423,600 (+5.43%) Land $195,000 Building $228,600 | $450,812 (+13.69%) |
| 2025 | $4,251.00 (+4.94%) | $401,800 (+7.72%) Land $185,900 Building $215,900 | $396,530 |
| 2024 | $4,051.00 (+4.33%) | $373,000 (+12.38%) Land $162,500 Building $210,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,883.00 | $331,900 Land $143,000 Building $188,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 86 Arnold St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 7 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 86 Arnold 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 616 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: T-Mobile.
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