96 Perry Ave, #98, Methuen, MA 01844 Property Records

Essex County and Methuen City property record for 96 Perry Ave, #98, Methuen, MA 01844

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,755 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.086 acres (3,751 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$6,665 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Mar 2022 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13292`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13292`
Alternative APN	`METH M:00618 B:00158 L:00003`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,755 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,189 sqft
Basement Area	1,226 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,226 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,751 sqft (0.086 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	13292
Street Address	96 PERRY AVE, 98
City	METHUEN
State	MA
Zip	01844-4825
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	RG
Legal Block	158
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Township / Civil Division	METHUEN TOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	252101

Owner

96 Perry Ave, #98 is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2025.

Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	96 PERRY AVE, 98, METHUEN, MA 01844-4825
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 18, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Mar 2, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Jun 24, 2025	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jun 18, 2025	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 18, 2025
Deed Sale	Jun 18, 2025
Prior Sale	Aug 4, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20259922
Deed Book / Page	18308 / 153
Last Transfer Date	Jun 23, 2025
Transfer Doc	0018313-77
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Property Address	96 PERRY AVE # 98, 98, METHUEN, MA 01844-4825
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	016827-308
Date	Mar 18, 2021
Book Page	16827/308
Instrument	9085

Lender

Name	SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	277 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2044

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Property Address	96 PERRY AVE # 98, 98, METHUEN, MA 01844-4825
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	017363-240
Date	Mar 2, 2022
Book Page	17363/240
Instrument	5283

Lender

Name	SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2052

June 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	Jun 24, 2025
Property Address	96 PERRY AVE # 98, 98, METHUEN, MA 01844-4825
Document Number	0018313-77
Book / Page	18313 / 77
Instrument Date	Jun 23, 2025
Instrument	10279
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	96 PERRY AVE # 98, 98, METHUEN, MA 01844-4825

June 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	METHUEN MA
Recording Date	Jun 18, 2025
Property Address	96 PERRY AVE # 98, 98, METHUEN, MA 01844-4825
Document Number	018308-153
Book / Page	18308 / 153
Instrument Date	Jun 13, 2025
Instrument	9922
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	96 PERRY AVE # 98, 98, METHUEN, MA 01844-4825

Mortgage

Document Number	0000009923
Date	Jun 18, 2025
Instrument	9923

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2055

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 96 Perry Ave, #98 was $6,665, up 1.9% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Methuen City
Unified School District	Methuen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,665.00 (+1.94%)	$640,900 (+3.71%) Land $177,200 Building $463,700	$739,112
2025	$6,538.00 (+9.79%)	$618,000 (+12.71%) Land $168,300 Building $449,700
2024	$5,955.00 (+2.67%)	$548,300 (+10.61%) Land $153,000 Building $395,300
2023	$5,800.00	$495,700 Land $133,900 Building $361,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 96 Perry Ave, #98 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.

Wildfire

The area around 96 Perry Ave, #98 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	LAWRENCE WATER WORKS serves 89,143 people · EPA ID MA3149000
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2023
Also Mapped Here	METHUEN WATER DEPT
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Corrosion control Jul 2016
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 869 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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