Essex County and Methuen City property record for 889 Riverside Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,805 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,618 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13472 |
| Primary APN | 13472 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,378 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,805 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13472 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 889 RIVERSIDE DR |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-7318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Subdivision | GLEN FOREST METHUEN |
| Legal Block | 161 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10A |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 889 RIVERSIDE DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HOMETOWN LENDERS |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| May 19, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 17332 / 152 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 889 RIVERSIDE DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7318 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00016902-5 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16902/5 |
| Instrument | 14158 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 889 RIVERSIDE DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7318 |
| Document Number | 017332-152 |
| Book / Page | 17332 / 152 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2801 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 889 RIVERSIDE DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7318 |
| Document Number | 0000002802 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2802 |
| Name | MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 889 RIVERSIDE DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7318 |
| Document Number | 17194-164 |
| Book / Page | 17194 / 164 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 35119 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 889 RIVERSIDE DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7318 |
| Document Number | 35120 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 35120 |
| Name | HOMETOWN LENDERS |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 889 RIVERSIDE DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7318 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16902-5 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16902/5 |
| Instrument | 14158 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 889 RIVERSIDE DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7318 |
| Document Number | 15087-105 |
| Book / Page | 15087 / 105 |
| Instrument | 12424 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $31.63 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 889 RIVERSIDE DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7318 |
| Document Number | 150870106 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15087/0106 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 19, 2047 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,618.00 (+1.32%) | $436,500 (+4%) Land $191,800 Building $244,700 | $457,425 |
| 2024 | $4,558.00 (+0.93%) | $419,700 (+8.73%) Land $175,000 Building $244,700 | |
| 2023 | $4,516.00 | $386,000 Land $155,500 Building $230,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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