8 Francella Rd, Methuen MA 01844

Methuen, MA 01844
$480,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
945
Sq Ft
$508
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1960
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
8
Days on Market
Sold Listed May 1, 2024 • MLS# 73230287 Copied! • Updated Jun 13, 2024

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $419,900
Final Sale Price: $480,000
Difference: +$60,100 (+14.3%)
Performance Metrics
114.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
8
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $444
Sale $/sq ft: $508
This property sold for $508 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 14.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 8 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$508/sq ft
Area Median
$324/sq ft
Difference
+57.0%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Affordable, 2-car garage Ranch nestled in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood with a large yard great for outdoor entertainment, relaxation, or future expansion. The spacious living rm presents hardwood flooring and large windows while the charming eat-in kitchen offers gas cooking, wall oven, granite counters, and plenty of cabinet space. Off the kitchen is a large sunroom with windows on all 3 sides overlooking the large, peaceful backyard. Both bedrooms have hardwood flooring. Home in close proximity to shops, restaurants, YMCA, highway access, etc makes this location great for commuters. This is a GREAT opportunity for a first-time buyers, down-sizers, and investors to make this your own! GAS heat, central air, central vacuum, new water heater.

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Property History

Market Insights

27%
Price Range
14
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73552974
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Aug 31, 2026
$575,000
MLS #73552974
Sold
Jun 13, 2024
$480,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 14
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 1, 2024
$419,900
Original listing
Agent: The Lucci Witte Team Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $4,542 $418,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,542
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$418,200

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1960
Living Area 945 sq ft
Lot Size 0.23 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Laminate, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Ceiling Fan(s), Slider, Sun Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $4,542
Assessed Value $418,200
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Yard Abuts Bellevue Cemetery. Basement Plumbed For Bathroom W Toilet Currently In Lower Level.
Exclusions See Inclusion/Exclusion List On Mls Paperclip
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Living area sqft does NOT include unheated sunroom
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 14 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1960
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
945 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Slider, Sun Room, Central Vacuum
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1960
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
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

3 schools
Saint Ann's Home School
0.4 mi
Grades K-12
The Islamic Academy
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Lawrence Family Public Academy
0.8 mi
202 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-K
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
D
Alexander B Bruce School
0.7 mi | #331 of 352 | Score: 27.7
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-30.5 below state avg
462 students Less Diverse
Grades 03-08
D
Arlington Middle School
1.0 mi | #325 of 352 | Score: 28.8
Improved 24 spots from last year
-29.4 below state avg
543 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 05-08
C-
Guilmette Middle School
1.0 mi | #294 of 352 | Score: 31.8
Dropped 12 spots from last year
-26.4 below state avg
457 students Less Diverse
Grades 05-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
B+
Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical School
0.9 mi | #140 of 346 | Score: 56.5
Improved 48 spots from last year
-1.7 below state avg
1,837 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
Central Catholic High School
1.1 mi
21 sports • 2,718 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
1.3 mi
17 sports • 423 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-11
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Neighborhood

8 Francella Rd, Methuen MA 01844

Methuen, MA 01844

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Lucci Witte Team
Listing Office William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Office Phone 978-475-5100
Agent MLS ID TM309944
Office MLS ID AN0949
Listing Data Updated Jun 13, 2024 12:45 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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