Essex County and Methuen City property record for 86 Tower St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,346 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.261 acres (11,378 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,279 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00714 B:00037 L:00008 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00714 B:00037 L:00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,346 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,188 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,642 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,642 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,378 sqft (0.261 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2169 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 86 TOWER ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKSIDE |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 252400 |
86 Tower St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 86 TOWER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 201823352 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15626 / 267 |
| Transfer Doc | 015626-267 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 86 TOWER ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4424 |
| Document Number | 15626-267 |
| Book / Page | 15626 / 267 |
| Instrument | 23352 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $51.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Document Number | 156260269 |
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| Date | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15626/0269 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 24, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 86 Tower St was $7,279, up 1.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,279.00 (+1.63%) | $699,900 (+3.4%) Land $211,300 Building $488,600 |
| 2025 | $7,162.00 (+1.78%) | $676,900 (+4.46%) Land $207,000 Building $469,900 |
| 2024 | $7,037.00 (+4.31%) | $648,000 (+12.38%) Land $185,600 Building $462,400 |
| 2023 | $6,746.00 | $576,600 Land $164,200 Building $412,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 86 Tower 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 86 Tower 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 |
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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 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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