Essex County and Methuen City property record for 88 Arnold St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,814 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,899 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00614 B:00139A L:00011 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00614 B:00139A L:00011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,814 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,866 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,407 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,407 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3571 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 88 ARNOLD ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 139A |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
88 Arnold St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 88 ARNOLD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 88 ARNOLD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3602 |
| Document Number | 15423-216 |
| Book / Page | 015423 / 000216 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Instrument | 6344 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 88 ARNOLD ST METHUEN MA 018443602, METHUEN, MA 01844-3602 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 88 Arnold St was $6,899, up 1.9% 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 | $6,899.00 (+1.89%) | $663,400 (+3.66%) Land $195,000 Building $468,400 | $758,187 |
| 2025 | $6,771.00 (+10.87%) | $640,000 (+13.82%) Land $185,900 Building $454,100 | |
| 2024 | $6,107.00 (+2.48%) | $562,300 (+10.41%) Land $162,500 Building $399,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,959.00 | $509,300 Land $143,000 Building $366,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 88 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 88 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 |
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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 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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