Essex County and Methuen City property record for 97 Pelham St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,131 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.345 acres (15,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,461 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2025 Line of Credit Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17221 |
| Primary APN | 17221 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,131 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,050 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 17221 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 PELHAM ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-2017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Block | 124 |
| Legal Lot Number | 531 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6023 |
| Census Tract | 252300 |
97 Pelham St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 PELHAM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Condominium Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 17222 / 254 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 15710-345 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Property Address | 97 PELHAM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 018238-248 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Book Page | 18238/248 |
| Instrument | 4519 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 97 PELHAM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2017 |
| Document Number | 17222-254 |
| Book / Page | 17222 / 254 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 37089 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 PELHAM ST # 1, 1, METHUEN, MA 01844-2017 |
| Document Number | 37090 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 37090 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 017222-274 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17222/274 |
| Instrument | 37091 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 97 PELHAM ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-2017 |
| Document Number | 15710-345 |
| Book / Page | 15710 / 345 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 30495 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 PELHAM ST # UNI, UNI, METHUEN, MA 01844-2017 |
| Document Number | 30496 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 30496 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 97 Pelham St was $3,461, up 0.7% 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 | $3,461.00 (+0.7%) | $332,800 (+2.43%) Building $332,800 | $358,161 (+6.26%) |
| 2025 | $3,437.00 (+10.62%) | $324,900 (+13.56%) Building $324,900 | $337,060 |
| 2024 | $3,107.00 (+5.68%) | $286,100 (+13.85%) Building $286,100 | |
| 2023 | $2,940.00 | $251,300 Building $251,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 97 Pelham St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 187 units insured incl. 164 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1981–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 97 Pelham St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 279 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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