Essex County and Methuen City property record for 96 Phillips St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,423 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $173,443 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,538 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2024 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00714 B:00014 L:00012 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00714 B:00014 L:00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,423 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,378 sqft |
| Basement Area | 741 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 741 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4573 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 PHILLIPS ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-4312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 252400 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 PHILLIPS ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013509 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13294 / 323 |
| Transfer Doc | 013294-323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 96 PHILLIPS ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-4312 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0018047-94 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Book Page | 18047/94 |
| Instrument | 11989 |
| Name | MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
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 | $4,538.00 (+5.56%) | $436,300 (+7.38%) Land $195,400 Building $240,900 | $509,625 (+28.03%) |
| 2025 | $4,299.00 (+2.85%) | $406,300 (+5.56%) Land $191,400 Building $214,900 | $398,050 |
| 2024 | $4,180.00 (+4.76%) | $384,900 (+12.87%) Land $171,600 Building $213,300 | |
| 2023 | $3,990.00 | $341,000 Land $151,800 Building $189,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
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 1,006 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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