For sale

$699,900

188 Oak St, Methuen, MA 01844

3beds

1,729sqft

$4,437/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1960

0.31 Acres Lot

$693,100 Zestimate^®

$405/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Newly designed custom kitchenFreshly remodeledFresh neutral paintAll-new flooring

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!

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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: $405/sqft
Tax assessed value: $504,300
Annual tax amount: $5,245
Date on market: 8/21/2026

Estimated market value

$693,100

$658,000 - $728,000

$3,662/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/21/2026	Listed for sale	$699,900+337.4%$405/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73564899 Report a problem
7/31/2019	Sold	$160,000$93/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

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