Essex County and Methuen City property record for 98 Hampstead St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,316 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 2.77 acres (120,661 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,500 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,722 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10525 |
| Primary APN | 10525 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,316 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,662 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 120,661 sqft (2.77 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 10525 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 98 HAMPSTEAD ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-1253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Block | 70 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 252602 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 98 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1253 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5192 / 53 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 017696-253 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 98 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1253 |
| Document Number | 017696-253 |
| Book / Page | 17696 / 253 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3562 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 98 HAMPSTEAD ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1253 |
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 | $5,722.00 (+0.85%) | $550,200 (+2.59%) Land $303,300 Building $246,900 | $627,503 (+15.03%) |
| 2025 | $5,674.00 (+5.92%) | $536,300 (+8.72%) Land $303,300 Building $233,000 | $545,490 |
| 2024 | $5,357.00 (+5.58%) | $493,300 (+13.74%) Land $266,000 Building $227,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,074.00 | $433,700 Land $234,400 Building $199,300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001–2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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