Essex County and Methuen City property record for 96 Bay State Rd, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,210 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,202 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,947 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:01113 B:0109AB L:00017 |
| Primary APN | METH M:01113 B:0109AB L:00017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,210 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,764 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 518 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,202 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 19 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 BAY STATE RD |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD |
| Legal Block | 109AB |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 252601 |
96 Bay State Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2022.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 BAY STATE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000128278 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 96 BAY STATE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
| Document Number | 0000132720 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026132720 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000132720, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026132720 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.01% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 96 BAY STATE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
| Document Number | 0000128278 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 128278 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 BAY STATE RD, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 96 Bay State Rd was $3,947, up 6.5% 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 | $3,947.00 (+6.47%) | $379,500 (+8.3%) Land $175,200 Building $204,300 | $442,045 (-1.21%) |
| 2025 | $3,707.00 (+1.7%) | $350,400 (+4.41%) Land $168,400 Building $182,000 | $447,450 |
| 2024 | $3,645.00 (+4.11%) | $335,600 (+12.17%) Land $153,600 Building $182,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,501.00 | $299,200 Land $136,500 Building $162,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 96 Bay State Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 96 Bay State Rd 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 242 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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