Off Market Sep 2015 for $375K

$721,114

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,831/mo

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3,326

sq ft

11 Observatory, Methuen, MA 01844

About this home

Diamond in the ruff...great Location & Layout, This 1988 circa Colonial is deceivingly large, The open floor plan offers ease of entertaining and comfortable family living with 4 bedrooms & 3.5 bath w/Master suite. Two large decks look out onto a private wooded backyard w/above ground pool. New $26,000 interlocking roof (50 year warranty), newly remolded Kitchen w/SS and granite, finished basement, Central AC and so much more…this house just needs a little TLC and the right buyer. With the proper upgrades, the market value is easily $425,000+. It has what every home owner desires: a concrete foundation, town water & sewer along with gas heating.

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

0.53 acresLot Size

$217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kenneth Morrell • Rapid Results Realty, LLC

Bought with Danielle Osorio • Century 21 North Shore/Soto

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71895845

Redfin Estimate

$721,114

$346K since sold in September 2015$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 0.5% higher than the average sale price ($718K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$565,000
A
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SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$850,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,394 sq ft
2 Landmark Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD FEB 25, 2026
$810,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,929 sq ft
2 Westwind Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$745,000
D
5 beds2 baths3,083 sq ft
3 Oxyoke Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$666,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,734 sq ft
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F
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Market trends in 01844, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.3%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$600K

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

1 days MoM

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138

28 MoM

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Sale history for 11 Observatory

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71895845

Sep 29, 2015

Sold

$375,000

$113/sq ft

Aug 31, 2015

Pending

—

Aug 27, 2015

Listed

$299,000

$90/sq ft

MLS PIN #30403418

Aug 31, 2000

Sold

$287,000

$86/sq ft

Jul 25, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Apr 16, 2000

Listed

$289,900

$87/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 23, 1989

Sold

$230,000

$69/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,426 (+3.6%)

$190,900 + $443,800

$634,700

2022

$7,166 (+6.2%)

$166,000 + $383,100

$549,100

2021

$6,749 (+1.0%)

$157,700 + $354,000

$511,700

2020

$6,681 (+6.4%)

$157,700 + $339,400

$497,100

2019

$6,278 (+5.4%)

$149,400 + $293,000

$442,400

2018

$5,958 (+3.3%)

$141,100 + $276,400

$417,500

2017

$5,768 (+0.1%)

$141,100 + $252,600

$393,700

2016

$5,760 (+7.3%)

$141,100 + $247,800

$388,900

2015

$5,368

$132,800 + $234,900

$367,700

2014

$5,367 (+0.8%)

$132,800 + $228,600

$361,400

2013

$5,324 (+10.4%)

$141,100 + $228,600

$369,700

2012

$4,821 (+13.8%)

$141,100 + $228,600

$369,700

2011

$4,238 (+1.4%)

$126,200 + $207,800

$334,000

2010

$4,181 (+2.6%)

$132,800 + $219,700

$352,500

2009

$4,074

$141,100 + $235,800

$376,900

Tax history for 11 Observatory

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,426 (+3.6%)

$190,900 + $443,800

$634,700

2022

$7,166 (+6.2%)

$166,000 + $383,100

$549,100

2021

$6,749 (+1.0%)

$157,700 + $354,000

$511,700

2020

$6,681 (+6.4%)

$157,700 + $339,400

$497,100

2019

$6,278 (+5.4%)

$149,400 + $293,000

$442,400

2018

$5,958 (+3.3%)

$141,100 + $276,400

$417,500

2017

$5,768 (+0.1%)

$141,100 + $252,600

$393,700

2016

$5,760 (+7.3%)

$141,100 + $247,800

$388,900

2015

$5,368

$132,800 + $234,900

$367,700

2014

$5,367 (+0.8%)

$132,800 + $228,600

$361,400

2013

$5,324 (+10.4%)

$141,100 + $228,600

$369,700

2012

$4,821 (+13.8%)

$141,100 + $228,600

$369,700

2011

$4,238 (+1.4%)

$126,200 + $207,800

$334,000

2010

$4,181 (+2.6%)

$132,800 + $219,700

$352,500

2009

$4,074

$141,100 + $235,800

$376,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

23,020

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,326

Year built

1988

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2038571

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green, Pool

Last updated by owner on Jun 7, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic, Finish - Cement Plaster

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,326
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Pool - Above Ground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Above Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.53
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,368
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Gps- mapquest
UnparsedAddress: 11 Observatory, Methuen MA 01844

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Highway Access, House of Worship

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,326
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2038571
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green, Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Jun 7, 2024

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Marsh Grammar School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

6/10

Methuen High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Methuen, MA • 01844

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$686,000 – $830,000

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Home values near 11 Observatory

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2082 Sq. Ft.	$803,535
14 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2080 Sq. Ft.	$770,383

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1809 Sq. Ft.	$709,215
15 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2304 Sq. Ft.	$808,623

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2854 Sq. Ft.	$816,174
27 Overlook Dr, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2208 Sq. Ft.	$764,127

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