Essex County and Methuen City property record for 96 Swan St, #98, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 12 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,507 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,018 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $10,228 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | METH M:00914 B:00098 L:00036 |
| Primary APN | METH M:00914 B:00098 L:00036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 12 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 20 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,507 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,096 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,106 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,053 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,018 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 428 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 SWAN ST, 98 |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-5327 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 98 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 252501 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 WINDSOR ST, HAVERHILL, MA 01830-4146 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LOWELL FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20094985 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11483 / 178 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 96-98 SWAN ST, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017308-254 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17308/254 |
| Instrument | 852 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 96-98 SWAN ST, METHUEN, MA 01844 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15211-256 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 15211/256 |
| Instrument | 22901 |
| Name | LOWELL FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $10,228.00 (+2.44%) | $983,500 (+4.22%) Land $200,200 Building $783,300 | $874,013 |
| 2025 | $9,984.00 (+9.85%) | $943,700 (+12.76%) Land $190,100 Building $753,600 | |
| 2024 | $9,089.00 (+7.69%) | $836,900 (+16.01%) Land $172,800 Building $664,100 | |
| 2023 | $8,440.00 | $721,400 Land $151,200 Building $570,200 |
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 Policies | 2 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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 678 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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