257 Howe Street, Methuen MA 01844

Methuen, MA 01844

$430,000

Beds

2.5

Baths

2,101

Sq Ft

$205

Price/Sq Ft

1.22

Acres

2000

Year Built

Garage Spaces

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Jul 2, 2004 • MLS# 70058091 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $459,900

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $430,000
                        

Difference: $29,900 (-6.5%)

Performance Metrics

93.5%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Average time

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $219

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $205
                        

This property sold for $205 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.5% below the original asking price.

The property spent 32 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$205/sq ft

Area Median

$361/sq ft

Difference

43.2%

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

About this home

Country setting, meticulously maintained. 8 room colonial, located in desirable CGS School District. Features bright cheery kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Lots of tiles and hardwood, central air. Quality throughout. Won't last!

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Property History

Market Insights

46.2%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73543963

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🏷️

Previously Sold

Oct 8, 2026

$799,999

MLS #73543963

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Currently Listed

Jul 7, 2026

$799,999

MLS #73543963 - Active

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Sold

Sep 10, 2004

$430,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 30

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Listed for Sale

Jul 2, 2004

$439,900

Original listing

Agent: Angela McCarthy Office: Century 21 McLennan & Company

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
10/08/2026	🏷️ Previously Sold	$799,999	-	-	MLS #73543963
07/07/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$799,999	-	-	MLS #73543963 - Active
09/10/2004	✓ Sold	$430,000	-	-	Property sold
07/02/2004	🏠 Listed for Sale	$439,900	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2004	$3,275	$279,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$3,275

Tax Year 2004

Assessed Value

$279,000

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 2000

Living Area 2,101 sq ft

Lot Size 1.22 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Family Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial

Roof Shingle

Features Deck

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 8

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service

Water Public, City/town Water

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $3,275

Assessed Value $279,000

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 gray

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Essex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 30 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

2000

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Half Bathrooms

Living Area

2,101 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features:

Windows: Insulated Windows

Basement: Full

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 2000

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 1

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Sewer:

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck

Patio & Porch: Deck

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 8

Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Family Room

Community Amenities: Shopping, Golf

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Neighborhood

257 Howe Street, Methuen MA 01844

Methuen, MA 01844

Listing Information

Listing Agent Angela McCarthy

Listing Office Century 21 McLennan & Company

Office Phone 978-683-8008

Agent MLS ID G0002693

Office MLS ID G46000

Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 8:21 PM EDT

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