Welcome to this lovingly maintained Cape-style home, offered for the first time in over 40 years. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, this enchanting 3–4 bedroom home is full of character and warmth. From the moment you arrive, you'll be drawn in by the storybook charm of the classic Cape architecture. Inside, this well-loved home features a flexible layout with 3-4 bedrooms, offering space for family, guests, or a home office. The interior reflects decades of thoughtful care, blending vintage touches with everyday comfort and an attached one-car garage provides ease and convenience. Step outside and enjoy the large and inviting backyard — bursting with flowering trees and established perennial gardens — a private oasis perfect for gardening, relaxing, or hosting summer gatherings among the blooms. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking to add your own style to a home with heart, this gem offers a rare opportunity in a sought-after setting.
Sold for $602,000
$602,000
72 Clayton Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
3beds
1,983sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.44 Acres Lot
$601,200 Zestimate®
$304/sqft
$3,240 Estimated rent
Home value
$601,200
$547,000 - $661,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melanie Norcross 603-560-3858,
Keller Williams Gateway Realty 603-912-5470
Bought with:
Debi Malone
LAER Realty Partners
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73374282
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 194.44
- Dimensions: 16.67 x 11.67
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 202.94
- Dimensions: 12.75 x 15.92
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 125.87
- Dimensions: 10.42 x 12.08
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: First
- Area: 49.85
- Dimensions: 6.17 x 8.08
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Second
- Area: 26.11
- Dimensions: 6.67 x 3.92
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 170.07
- Dimensions: 13.17 x 12.92
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 165.14
- Dimensions: 13.67 x 12.08
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 290.33
- Dimensions: 22.33 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Den
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wood
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,983
- Total interior livable area: 1,983 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,983
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:00516 B:00152 L:00016B,2039739
- Zoning: RD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Conventional (2x4-2x6)
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 60 Amps/Less, Other (See Remarks)
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Methuen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $304/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $513,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,429
- Date on market: 1/7/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2025 | Sold | $602,000+5.6%$304/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73374282 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2025 | Contingent | $569,900$287/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73374282 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $569,900$287/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73374282 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,429 +1.5% | $513,100 +4.2% |
| 2024 | $5,350 +6.8% | $492,600 +15% |
| 2023 | $5,010 | $428,200 |
| 2022 | $5,010 +11.4% | $428,200 +25.6% |
| 2021 | $4,496 -0.3% | $340,900 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $4,508 +5.3% | $335,400 +11.2% |
| 2019 | $4,281 +2.1% | $301,700 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $4,191 +3.2% | $293,700 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $4,062 +7.3% | $277,300 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $3,787 +4% | $255,700 +2.6% |
| 2015 | $3,640 +6.8% | $249,300 +8.7% |
| 2014 | $3,407 +4.4% | $229,400 +1.2% |
| 2013 | $3,264 -2.3% | $226,700 -11.5% |
| 2012 | $3,340 +1.9% | $256,100 -0.9% |
| 2011 | $3,278 +2.4% | $258,300 -4.3% |
| 2010 | $3,200 +2.1% | $269,800 -6.9% |
| 2009 | $3,133 +2.9% | $289,800 -2.5% |
| 2008 | $3,045 +6.2% | $297,100 |
| 2007 | $2,867 +4% | $297,100 |
| 2006 | $2,757 +5.1% | $297,100 +13.7% |
| 2005 | $2,623 +9.8% | $261,300 +28.3% |
| 2004 | $2,389 -0.1% | $203,700 |
| 2003 | $2,391 +18.7% | $203,700 +52.2% |
| 2001 | $2,014 -0.8% | $133,800 |
| 2000 | $2,030 -24.2% | $133,800 +12.4% |
| 1998 | $2,678 | $119,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01844
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Tenney Grammar SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 2 mi
- 3/10Methuen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Tenney Grammar
- High: Methuen High
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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Estimated market value
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- Massachusetts
- Essex County
- Methuen
- 01844
- 72 Clayton Ave
