55 Elm St, Methuen MA 01844

Methuen, MA 01844
$163,500
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,512
Sq Ft
$108
Price/Sq Ft
0.35
Acres
1930
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Single Family Residence
Type
35
Days on Market
Sold 2010 Listed May 14, 2010 • MLS# 71080639 Copied! • Updated Jul 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $159,900
Final Sale Price: $163,500
Difference: +$3,600 (+2.3%)
Performance Metrics
102.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
35
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $106
Sale $/sq ft: $108
This property sold for $108 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

The property spent 35 days on market before selling.

About this home

CONVERT DEN TO BEDROOM AND YOU'LL HAVE PLENTY OF SPACE IN THIS CHARMING COTTAGE! New Energy Star boiler (7/09), new HW heater (7/09), newer 30 year roof (9/06). Other energy improvements 2009. Over-sized living room has bow window & gas fireplace. Custom maple cabinets in eat-in-kitchen w/ adjacent sun porch. Some hardwood floors. Very large room in LL. Large back yard with mature plantings for privacy. Property sold in "As is, As seen" condition. ADD YOUR DECOR AND YOU WILL HAVE A LOVELY HOME!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

68%
Price Range
36
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73588906
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 21, 2026
$499,000
MLS #73588906 - Active
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Sold
Jul 15, 2010
$163,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 36
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Listed for Sale
May 14, 2010
$159,900
Original listing
Agent: Gena Hatch Office: Keller Williams Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $2,409 $203,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,409
Tax Year 2010
Assessed Value
$203,100

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,512 sq ft
Lot Size 0.35 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Den, Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cottage, Bungalow
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $2,409
Assessed Value $203,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures All Appliances Left As Gifts. Hw In Lr Is Only Around Perimeter.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 36 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,512 sq ft
Total Rooms
4

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Den, Sun Room
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cottage, Bungalow
Year Built: 1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Steam, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access
School District
Methuen School District local
C-
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
4.6% Above Average
4.4% Suspensions 1.5% In-School 0.2% Emergency
↓ 0.9% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

8 schools
Saint Ann's Home School
0.3 mi
Grades K-12
The Islamic Academy
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Monica Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades K-08
C
Tenney Grammar School
1.8 mi | #250 of 352 | Score: 36.1
Improved 14 spots from last year
-22.1 below state avg
1,197 students Moderate
Grades K-08
C-
Donald P Timony Grammar School
1.8 mi | #287 of 352 | Score: 32.8
Improved 26 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
1,198 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-08
B
Marsh Grammar School
2.4 mi | #158 of 352 | Score: 43.9
Improved 14 spots from last year
-14.4 below state avg
981 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-08
C+
Comprehensive Grammar School
2.8 mi | #219 of 352 | Score: 39.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-19 below state avg
981 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
Early Childhood Center
1.0 mi
147 students Diverse
Grades PK-K
H

High Schools

3 schools
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
1.4 mi
17 sports • 423 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-11
Presentation of Mary Academy
1.4 mi
Grades 09-12
C+
Methuen High School
2.0 mi | #218 of 346 | Score: 50.6
Improved 35 spots from last year
-7.6 below state avg
1,751 students Diverse
18 sports • 1,820 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

55 Elm St, Methuen MA 01844

Methuen, MA 01844

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gena Hatch
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty
Office Phone 978-475-2111
Agent MLS ID G8002531
Office MLS ID G95022
Listing Data Updated Jul 1, 2025 12:15 AM 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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