Essex County and Methuen City property record for 983 Riverside Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 29,808 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 4.59 acres (200,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $35,845 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10734 |
| Primary APN | 10734 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 29,808 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 30,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 200,001 sqft (4.59 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10734 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 983 RIVERSIDE DR |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-6703 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Local Zoning Code | BH |
| Legal Block | 153A |
| Legal Lot Number | 37G |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 252101 |
983 Riverside Dr, a commercial property, is held in a trust.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 981, WINDHAM, NH 03087-0981 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 983 Riverside Dr was $35,845, up 1.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,845.00 (+1.9%) | $1,785,100 (+4.29%) Land $737,900 Building $1,047,200 |
| 2025 | $35,175.00 (+4.54%) | $1,711,700 (+6.83%) Land $718,300 Building $993,400 |
| 2024 | $33,646.00 (-3.1%) | $1,602,200 (+5.11%) Land $679,100 Building $923,100 |
| 2023 | $34,724.00 | $1,524,300 Land $639,900 Building $884,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 983 Riverside Dr 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 983 Riverside Dr 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 247 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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