Essex County and Methuen City property record for 9 Franklin Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $262,500 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,626 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Line of Credit Dec 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12790 |
| Primary APN | 12790 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,150 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,682 sqft |
| Basement Area | 922 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 922 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12790 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9 FRANKLIN AVE |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 153A |
| Legal Lot Number | 10C |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
9 Franklin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2022.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 FRANKLIN AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BANK NA |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
| Nov 22, 2019 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI MORTGAGE EQUITY PTRS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201929533 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16090 / 274 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 017650-337 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 9 FRANKLIN AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 018325-197 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Book Page | 18325/197 |
| Instrument | 11269 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 9 FRANKLIN AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3305 |
| Document Number | 017650-337 |
| Book / Page | 17650 / 337 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 28932 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 9 FRANKLIN AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3305 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 9 FRANKLIN AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16450-40 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16450/40 |
| Instrument | 21464 |
| Name | MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 9 FRANKLIN AVE, METHUEN, MA 01844-3305 |
| Document Number | 16090-274 |
| Book / Page | 016090 / 000274 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 29533 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,197.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 FRANKLIN AVE METHUEN MA 018443305, METHUEN, MA 01844-3305 |
| Document Number | 16090-277 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 016090/000277 |
| Instrument | 29535 |
| Name | MORTGAGE EQUITY PTRS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 21, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 9 Franklin Ave was $4,626, up 6.3% 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 | $4,626.00 (+6.34%) | $444,800 (+8.17%) Land $200,200 Building $244,600 | $461,701 (+26.1%) |
| 2025 | $4,350.00 (+1.59%) | $411,200 (+4.29%) Land $192,400 Building $218,800 | $366,130 |
| 2024 | $4,282.00 (+7.05%) | $394,300 (+15.33%) Land $175,500 Building $218,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,000.00 | $341,900 Land $156,000 Building $185,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9 Franklin Ave 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 9 Franklin Ave 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 247 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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