Welcome to 478 Prospect St. This magnificent home is now available for the first time in almost 100 years! This truly once in a lifetime home is proudly listed on The National Registry. The original woodwork and details of this remarkable property will take your breath away. With four large bedrooms, multiple entertaining rooms and the most extraordinary staircase, this home is just waiting to host your incredible family gatherings.
Sold for $726,826
$726,826
478 Prospect St, Methuen, MA 01844
4beds
3,248sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
9,078 Square Feet Lot
$729,600 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$3,626 Estimated rent
Home value
$729,600
$664,000 - $803,000
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Original woodwork and detailsExtraordinary staircaseMultiple entertaining roomsFour large bedrooms
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Listed by:
Andrew Hillman,
Hillman Real Estate 617-275-8100
Bought with:
Eliana Liranzo
Team Zingales Realty, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73428757
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,248
- Total interior livable area: 3,248 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,248
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck
Lot
- Size: 9,078 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:00914 B:00097 L:00014,2047225
- Zoning: RC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Georgian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Methuen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $649,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,874
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | Sold | $726,826+12.7%$224/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428757 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Price change | $644,900-11%$199/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428757 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $724,900$223/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,874 +0.2% | $649,700 +2.8% |
| 2024 | $6,862 +5.6% | $631,900 +13.8% |
| 2023 | $6,499 | $555,500 |
| 2022 | $6,499 +8.3% | $555,500 +22.1% |
| 2021 | $5,999 +1.4% | $454,800 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $5,914 +3.2% | $440,000 +9% |
| 2019 | $5,730 +5.2% | $403,800 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $5,445 +6% | $381,600 +8.8% |
| 2017 | $5,139 +3% | $350,800 +4.1% |
| 2016 | $4,991 +9.6% | $337,000 +8% |
| 2015 | $4,555 +1% | $312,000 +2.7% |
| 2014 | $4,511 +4.8% | $303,800 +1.6% |
| 2013 | $4,306 +1.6% | $299,000 -8% |
| 2012 | $4,239 +9.4% | $325,100 +6.5% |
| 2011 | $3,874 -4.2% | $305,300 -10.5% |
| 2010 | $4,045 +1.3% | $341,100 -7.6% |
| 2009 | $3,992 +0.8% | $369,300 -4.4% |
| 2008 | $3,959 +6.2% | $386,200 |
| 2007 | $3,727 +4% | $386,200 |
| 2006 | $3,584 +4.9% | $386,200 +13.5% |
| 2005 | $3,418 +4.1% | $340,400 +21.6% |
| 2004 | $3,283 -0.1% | $279,900 |
| 2003 | $3,286 +46.2% | $279,900 +87.3% |
| 2001 | $2,248 -0.8% | $149,400 |
| 2000 | $2,266 -22.3% | $149,400 +15.2% |
| 1998 | $2,918 | $129,700 |
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Neighborhood: 01844
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