Essex County and Methuen City property record for 87 Hampstead St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,714 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 2.41 acres (105,315 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $179,900 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $6,657 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 14393 |
| Primary APN | 14393 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,714 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,928 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 718 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 105,315 sqft (2.41 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14393 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 87 HAMPSTEAD ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Block | 74 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 252602 |
87 Hampstead St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1998.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 87 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5193 / 321 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 87 Hampstead St was $6,657, up 3.8% 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 | $6,657.00 (+3.79%) | $640,100 (+5.59%) Land $286,500 Building $353,600 | $679,713 (+18.4%) |
| 2025 | $6,414.00 (+1.1%) | $606,200 (+3.77%) Land $286,500 Building $319,700 | $574,085 |
| 2024 | $6,344.00 (+6.28%) | $584,200 (+14.5%) Land $251,100 Building $333,100 | |
| 2023 | $5,969.00 | $510,200 Land $221,300 Building $288,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 87 Hampstead St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001–2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · Flooding |
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 87 Hampstead 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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