Essex County and Methuen City property record for 921 Riverside Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,586 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $366,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,290 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00618 B:00161 L:00001 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00618 B:00161 L:00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,638 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,340 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| 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 | 8,586 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 8883 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 921 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 |
| Legal Block | 161 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
921 Riverside Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2017.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 921 RIVERSIDE DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PARKSIDE LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15225 / 251 |
| Transfer Doc | 015225-251 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 921 RIVERSIDE DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7318 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0016759-47 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16759/47 |
| Instrument | 4510 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 921 RIVERSIDE DR, METHUEN, MA 01844-7318 |
| Document Number | 15225-251 |
| Book / Page | 015225 / 000251 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 24079 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,668.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 126 ARBORETUM WAY BURLINGTON MA 018033827, BURLINGTON, MA 01803-3827 |
| Document Number | 15225-253 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 015225/000253 |
| Instrument | 24080 |
| Name | PARKSIDE LNDG |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 14, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 921 Riverside Dr was $5,290, up 7.4% 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 | $5,290.00 (+7.43%) | $508,700 (+9.3%) Land $190,700 Building $318,000 | $569,219 (+7.82%) |
| 2025 | $4,924.00 (+4.17%) | $465,400 (+6.91%) Land $181,100 Building $284,300 | $527,915 |
| 2024 | $4,727.00 (+2.18%) | $435,300 (+10.09%) Land $150,900 Building $284,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,626.00 | $395,400 Land $150,900 Building $244,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 921 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 921 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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