257 Howe St, Methuen MA 01844

Methuen, MA 01844
$400,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,613
Sq Ft
$153
Price/Sq Ft
1.22
Acres
2000
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
50
Days on Market
Sold Listed Oct 16, 2014 • MLS# 71758100 Copied! • Updated Jan 22, 2015

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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.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$153/sq ft
Area Median
$285/sq ft
Difference
46.3%

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

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 History

Market Insights

50%
Price Range
201
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73543963
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 7, 2026
$799,999
MLS #73543963 - 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

Tax History

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

Financial Details

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

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
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Off Street
Total Spaces 8
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $4,961
Assessed Value $334,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color grey
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 201 days

Property Overview

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

Floor Layout

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
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
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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
D
Arlington Middle School
2.9 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-
Parthum Middle School
3.1 mi | #285 of 352 | Score: 32.8
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
585 students Less Diverse
Grades 05-08
F
Oliver Middle School
3.4 mi | #346 of 352 | Score: 24.3
Dropped 28 spots from last year
-33.9 below state avg
348 students Less Diverse
Grades 05-08
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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Neighborhood

257 Howe St, Methuen MA 01844

Methuen, MA 01844

Listing Information

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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