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257 Howe St, Methuen MA 01844

Methuen, MA 01844
$400,000
Est. $2,636/month
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,613
Sq Ft
$153
Price/Sq Ft
1.22
Acres
2000
Year Built
50
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 16, 2014 • MLS# 71758100 Copied!

About this home

COME AND SEE ALL THE NEW UPDATES! Lovely country setting for this 9 room Colonial located in desirable CGS School District (K-8). This property features 4 bedrooms,2 full 2 half baths,newer central air, first floor laundry and bright cheery kitchen. There are tile, & hardwood floors, 2 zone heat by FHA gas, a formal dining room and family room with fireplace. A bonus is the finished lower level with half bath. Nice deck which overlooks very private backyard. The attic is floored and there is an irrigation system. 2 hour notice needed.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2000
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,613 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $435,900
Final Sale Price: $400,000
Difference: $35,900 (-8.2%)
Performance Metrics
91.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
50
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $167
Sale $/sq ft: $153
This property sold for $153 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.2% below the original asking price.

The property spent 50 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 2000
Living Area 2,613 sq ft
Lot Size 1.22 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Family Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Finished
Laundry First Floor
Features Bathroom - Half, Game Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Off Street
Total Spaces 8

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,961
Assessed Value $334,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Game Room
Windows:
Basement: Finished
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 2000
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Under, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Family Room
Community Amenities: Shopping, Golf, Highway Access

Location

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Neighborhood

257 Howe St, Methuen MA 01844

Methuen, MA 01844

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Nearby Schools

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
C+
Comprehensive Grammar School
0.9 mi | #220 of 352 | Score: 39.4
Improved 12 spots from last year
-18.8 below state avg
1,046 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-08
C
Tenney Grammar School
1.9 mi | #253 of 352 | Score: 36.0
Improved 11 spots from last year
-22.3 below state avg
1,246 students Moderate
Grades K-08
C
Donald P Timony Grammar School
2.0 mi | #281 of 352 | Score: 33.3
Improved 32 spots from last year
-24.9 below state avg
1,172 students Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-08
St. Monica Elementary School
2.4 mi
Grades K-08
The Islamic Academy
2.9 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Marsh Grammar School
3.8 mi | #155 of 352 | Score: 44.1
Improved 17 spots from last year
-14.1 below state avg
996 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-08
Saint Ann's Home School
4.0 mi
Grades K-12
Early Childhood Center
4.2 mi
163 students Diverse
Grades PK-K
H

High Schools

3 schools
C+
Methuen High School
1.8 mi | #218 of 346 | Score: 49.9
Improved 35 spots from last year
-8.4 below state avg
1,841 students Diverse
18 sports • 1,820 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Presentation of Mary Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 09-12
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
2.3 mi
17 sports • 423 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-11
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Year 1
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Year 15
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Year 30
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Property History

Market Insights

55.6%
Price Range
201
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73409175
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 24, 2025
$899,900
MLS #73409175 - Active
Sold
Jan 22, 2015
$400,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 201
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Listed for Sale
Oct 16, 2014
$435,900
Original listing
Agent: Kathleen Donoghue Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Tewksbury

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Oct 4, 2025 Sold $899,900
Oct 16, 2014 New Listing Added $435,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
50 days
Price per Sq Ft
$153

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2014 $4,961 $334,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,961
Tax Year 2014
Assessed Value
$334,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kathleen Donoghue
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Tewksbury
Agent MLS ID D0000368
Office MLS ID BB9572
Listing Data Updated Jan 22, 2015 11:19 AM EST
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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