Essex County and Methuen City property record for 940 Riverside Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 2,190 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (44,170 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $147,400 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $9,934 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10438 |
| Primary APN | 10438 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,190 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 4,439 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,190 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,190 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,170 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 10438 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 940 RIVERSIDE DR |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6709 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Block | 162 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
940 Riverside Dr, a commercial property, is held in a trust since June 1996.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 SCOLLAY CIR, SALEM, NH 03079-2551 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 940 Riverside Dr was $9,934, up 0.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,934.00 (+0.63%) | $494,700 (+2.98%) Land $286,500 Building $208,200 |
| 2025 | $9,872.00 (+4.49%) | $480,400 (+6.78%) Land $278,300 Building $202,100 |
| 2024 | $9,448.00 (-2.53%) | $449,900 (+5.73%) Land $262,000 Building $187,900 |
| 2023 | $9,693.00 | $425,500 Land $245,600 Building $179,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 940 Riverside Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 940 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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