Essex County and Methuen City property record for 901 Riverside Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,182 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,956 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00618 B:00161 L:00004 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00618 B:00161 L:00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,182 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,888 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,204 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 9019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 901 RIVERSIDE DR |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-7318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 161 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
901 Riverside Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 901 RIVERSIDE DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14180 / 2 |
| Transfer Doc | 00014180-2 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 901 Riverside Dr was $4,956, up 5.1% 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 | $4,956.00 (+5.07%) | $476,500 (+6.89%) Land $190,000 Building $286,500 | $489,842 (+23.74%) |
| 2025 | $4,717.00 (+1.2%) | $445,800 (+3.87%) Land $190,000 Building $255,800 | $395,865 |
| 2024 | $4,661.00 (+7.37%) | $429,200 (+15.69%) Land $173,400 Building $255,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,341.00 | $371,000 Land $154,100 Building $216,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 901 Riverside Dr 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 901 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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