Essex County and Methuen City property record for 898 Riverside Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 792 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,099 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,576 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10477 |
| Primary APN | 10477 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 792 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,715 sqft |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,099 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 10477 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 898 RIVERSIDE DR |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-7320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 162 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
898 Riverside Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 898 RIVERSIDE DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202127142 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17080 / 37 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 898 RIVERSIDE DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7320 |
| Document Number | 17080-37 |
| Book / Page | 17080 / 37 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 27142 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 60 BENNINGTON ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-2557 |
| Document Number | 27144 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 27144 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 898 Riverside Dr was $4,576, up 4.1% 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 | $4,576.00 (+4.12%) | $440,000 (+5.92%) Land $210,500 Building $229,500 | $445,825 (+8.13%) |
| 2025 | $4,395.00 (+1.97%) | $415,400 (+4.66%) Land $210,500 Building $204,900 | $412,300 |
| 2024 | $4,310.00 (+5.56%) | $396,900 (+13.72%) Land $192,000 Building $204,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,083.00 | $349,000 Land $170,600 Building $178,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 898 Riverside Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 898 Riverside Dr 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 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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