Tucked away on a private 1.22-acre lot, this spacious Colonial offers the perfect blend of space, privacy, and convenience—all priced to sell. A long driveway welcomes you to a secluded setting surrounded by mature trees, creating a peaceful retreat just minutes from The Loop, major highways, and the Methuen Country Club. Inside, you'll find 4 generous bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 half baths, including an oversized primary suite with a walk-in closet and private bath. The expansive backyard is made for entertaining, featuring a deck, an above-ground pool with its own sun deck, and plenty of room to relax or play. Opportunities to own a home with this much space, privacy, and value in such a prime location don't come around often—schedule your showing before it's gone.
For sale
Price cut: $14.9K (8/21)
$799,999
257 Howe St, Methuen, MA 01844
4beds
2,613sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
1.22 Acres Lot
$794,700 Zestimate®
$306/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Long drivewayPrivate bathOversized primary suiteWalk-in closet
- 66 days
- 1,936
- 97
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gabriela Pena 978-885-4030,
Chinatti Realty Group, Inc. 978-320-3377
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73543963
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,613
- Total interior livable area: 2,613 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,191
- Finished area below ground: 422
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached, Under, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Pool - Above Ground, Storage, Decorative Lighting
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground
Lot
- Size: 1.22 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: M:00810 B:00077E L:00002L,3692545
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Methuen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $306/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $722,800
- Annual tax amount: $7,647
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
Estimated market value
$794,700
$755,000 - $834,000
$4,647/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,999$306/sqft |
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| 8/27/2026 | Contingent | $799,999$306/sqft |
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| 8/21/2026 | Price change | $799,999-1.8%$306/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $814,900-9.4%$312/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $899,900$344/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Price change | $899,900-3.8%$344/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Price change | $935,000-1.6%$358/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $949,900+16.5%$364/sqft |
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| 10/11/2023 | Listing removed | $815,500$312/sqft |
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| 9/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $815,500+2%$312/sqft |
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| 3/10/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $799,900$306/sqft |
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| 8/6/2021 | Listing removed | $799,900$306/sqft |
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| 6/7/2021 | Listed for sale | $799,900+70.2%$306/sqft |
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| 4/7/2017 | Sold | $469,900+17.5%$180/sqft |
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| 1/22/2015 | Sold | $400,000-8.2%$153/sqft |
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| 12/4/2014 | Pending sale | $435,900$167/sqft |
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| 10/21/2014 | Price change | $435,900+1.4%$167/sqft |
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| 8/19/2014 | Price change | $429,900-4.4%$165/sqft |
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| 7/10/2014 | Price change | $449,900-4.3%$172/sqft |
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| 6/11/2014 | Listed for sale | $469,900+9.3%$180/sqft |
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| 9/10/2004 | Sold | $430,000+44%$165/sqft |
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| 7/14/2000 | Sold | $298,554$114/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,499 | $690,500 |
| 2024 | $7,499 +4.7% | $690,500 +12.8% |
| 2023 | $7,164 | $612,300 |
| 2022 | $7,164 +12.1% | $612,300 +26.4% |
| 2021 | $6,389 +0.7% | $484,400 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $6,345 +1.8% | $472,100 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $6,234 +5% | $439,300 +5.6% |
| 2018 | $5,938 +3.8% | $416,100 +6.6% |
| 2017 | $5,721 +3.1% | $390,500 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $5,549 +9.8% | $374,700 +8.2% |
| 2015 | $5,055 +1.9% | $346,200 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $4,961 +6.3% | $334,100 +3.1% |
| 2013 | $4,668 +10.4% | $324,200 |
| 2012 | $4,228 -1.1% | $324,200 -3.8% |
| 2011 | $4,275 +0.8% | $336,900 -5.7% |
| 2010 | $4,239 +2.7% | $357,400 -6.4% |
| 2009 | $4,128 +3.7% | $381,900 -1.7% |
| 2008 | $3,981 +6.4% | $388,400 +0.2% |
| 2007 | $3,740 +3.9% | $387,600 0% |
| 2006 | $3,598 +10% | $387,700 +19% |
| 2005 | $3,271 -0.1% | $325,800 +16.8% |
| 2004 | $3,273 -0.1% | $279,000 |
| 2003 | $3,275 -20.4% | $279,000 +2.1% |
| 2001 | $4,112 +207.8% | $273,200 +210.1% |
| 2000 | $1,336 | $88,100 |
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