197 Oakland Ave, Methuen MA 01844

Methuen, MA 01844
$549,000
Est. $3,397/month
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3
Beds
2
Baths
1,272
Sq Ft
$432
Price/Sq Ft
0.80
Acres
1940
Year Built
4
Parking
New today
Time on Market
For Sale Listed Oct 27, 2026 • MLS# 73595582 Copied! • Updated Oct 27, 2026

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About this home

Everything has been done! You'll notice the gleaming wood floors and exceptional renovation the moment you walk in. Beautiful 6-room, 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath Cape offering the perfect blend of modern amenities and classic charm! The inviting floor plan features an open kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances overlooking a spacious dining area, 1st floor bedroom, a full ceramic tile bath, livingroom and convenient laundry complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and a second full ceramic tile bath. Major improvements include all-new windows, all new plumbing and electrical, blown-in insulation throughout, a new roof, new copper water line and electrical service to the street. Basement is clean w/walk out and offers expansion possibilities. A back yard awaits future BBQ's and newly paved driveway with room for four cars. This freshly renovated home is vacant and waiting for it's new owners to move in just in time for the holidays!

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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Oct 27, 2026
$549,000
Original listing
Agent: Laurie Devereaux Office: Century 21 North East
Previous Transaction - MLS #73428629
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 4, 2025
$330,000
MLS #73428629

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $5,054 $486,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,054
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$486,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1940
Living Area 1,272 sq ft
Lot Size 0.80 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Laundry Closet, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, First Floor, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $5,054
Assessed Value $486,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Seller Has Never Lived In The Property
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Gray
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,272 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: Laundry Closet, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, First Floor, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1940
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

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197 Oakland Ave, Methuen MA 01844

Methuen, MA 01844

Listing Information

Listing Agent Laurie Devereaux
Listing Office Century 21 North East
Office Phone 781-395-2121
Agent MLS ID BB302515
Office MLS ID AN7856
Listing Data Updated Oct 27, 2026 2:33 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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