52 Thornton Ave, Methuen MA 01844

Methuen, MA 01844

$315,500

Beds

1.5

Baths

1,600

Sq Ft

$197

Price/Sq Ft

0.23

Acres

1956

Year Built

Garage Space

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Apr 22, 2004 • MLS# 70022752 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $314,900

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $315,500
                        

Difference: +$600 (+0.2%)

Performance Metrics

100.2%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold above asking price

Days on Market

Very fast sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $197

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $197
                        

This property sold for $197 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$197/sq ft

Area Median

$336/sq ft

Difference

41.3%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Charming Cpe, completely rehabed. Hardwood, tile, fresh paint, 4-season room, fireplaced living room, full lower level, updated boiler, level lot. Beautifully maintained in & out.

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Property History

Market Insights

51.6%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73585192

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Currently Listed

Oct 1, 2026

$650,000

MLS #73585192 - Active

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Sold

Jul 9, 2004

$315,500

Property sold

Days on Market: 5

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Listed for Sale

Apr 22, 2004

$314,900

Original listing

Agent: Randy Hart Office: Century 21 McLennan & Company

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
10/01/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$650,000	-	-	MLS #73585192 - Active
07/09/2004	✓ Sold	$315,500	-	-	Property sold
04/22/2004	🏠 Listed for Sale	$314,900	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2004	$2,300	$182,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$2,300

Tax Year 2004

Assessed Value

$182,600

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1956

Living Area 1,600 sq ft

Lot Size 0.23 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil

Cooling Wall Unit(s)

Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet

Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Cape

Roof Shingle

Features Porch

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service

Water Public, City/town Water

Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $2,300

Assessed Value $182,600

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Lead Paint Unknown

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color Beige

Sq Ft Source Owner

Documents None

County Essex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 5 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1956

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Half Bathrooms

Living Area

1,600 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal

Interior Features:

Windows: Insulated Windows

Basement: Full

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape

Year Built: 1956

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Cooling Zones: 2

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch

Patio & Porch: Porch

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities:

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Neighborhood

52 Thornton Ave, Methuen MA 01844

Methuen, MA 01844

Listing Information

Listing Agent Randy Hart

Listing Office Century 21 McLennan & Company

Office Phone 978-683-8008

Agent MLS ID G0002641

Office MLS ID G46000

Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 8:08 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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