******Seller will pay $10,000 towards Buyer's closing costs.***** Welcome home to this freshly remodeled, oversized Cape offering the perfect blend of modern upgrades and classic charm. Step inside to discover a desirable open floor plan filled with natural light, featuring all-new flooring, fresh neutral paint, and a cozy living room centered around a classic fireplace. The heart of the home is the newly designed custom kitchen, fully equipped for effortless cooking and entertaining. A spacious bonus family room provides ideal flexible space for a home office, playroom, or media center. All three bedrooms are generously sized with ample closet space, complemented by two brand-new, stylish full bathrooms. Major exterior updates offer complete peace of mind, including a roof, windows, and vinyl siding all updated in 2020. Situated in an unbeatable location, you are just two minutes from major highway access, local dining, shopping, and the New Hampshire border for easy commuting and tax-free shopping. Move right in and start enjoying!
For sale
Price cut: $50K (9/14)
$649,900
188 Oak St, Methuen, MA 01844
3beds
1,729sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.31 Acres Lot
$643,700 Zestimate®
$376/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newly designed custom kitchenFreshly remodeledFresh neutral paintAll-new flooring
- 38 days
- 750
- 39
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matthew McLennan 978-660-3135,
Century 21 McLennan & Company 978-683-8008
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73564899
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,729
- Total interior livable area: 1,729 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,729
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2048125
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Methuen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $376/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $504,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,245
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
Estimated market value
$643,700
$612,000 - $676,000
$3,440/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Price change | $649,900-7.1%$376/sqft |
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| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,900+337.4%$405/sqft |
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| 7/31/2019 | Sold | $160,000$93/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,883 +4.7% | $461,500 +7.5% |
| 2024 | $4,663 +1.9% | $429,400 +9.8% |
| 2023 | $4,575 | $391,000 |
| 2022 | $4,575 +12% | $391,000 +26.3% |
| 2021 | $4,085 -0.2% | $309,700 +1.7% |
| 2020 | $4,094 +2.1% | $304,600 +7.8% |
| 2019 | $4,009 +4.9% | $282,500 +5.5% |
| 2018 | $3,820 +3.3% | $267,700 +6% |
| 2017 | $3,699 +10.9% | $252,500 +12.2% |
| 2016 | $3,334 +4.4% | $225,100 +2.9% |
| 2015 | $3,194 +2.2% | $218,800 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $3,126 +4.4% | $210,500 +1.2% |
| 2013 | $2,995 +4.1% | $208,000 -5.8% |
| 2012 | $2,878 -0.4% | $220,700 -3.1% |
| 2011 | $2,891 -0.8% | $227,800 -7.3% |
| 2010 | $2,914 +2.4% | $245,700 -6.7% |
| 2009 | $2,846 +2.5% | $263,300 -2.8% |
| 2008 | $2,777 +6.2% | $270,900 |
| 2007 | $2,614 +4% | $270,900 |
| 2006 | $2,514 +9.2% | $270,900 +18.1% |
| 2005 | $2,302 +1.8% | $229,300 +18.9% |
| 2004 | $2,262 0% | $192,800 |
| 2003 | $2,263 +6.3% | $192,800 +36.4% |
| 2001 | $2,128 -0.8% | $141,400 |
| 2000 | $2,145 -20.2% | $141,400 +18.4% |
| 1998 | $2,687 | $119,400 |
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Neighborhood: 01844
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Timony
- Middle: Timony
- High: Mhs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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