Google street view image for 18 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 01844

Off Market Sep 1992 for $125K

$675,313

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $798/mo

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1.5 ba

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2,128

sq ft

18 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 01844

About this home

18 Observatory Rd is a 2,128 square foot house on a 0.68 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 15, 1992 for $125,000. Based on Redfin's Methuen data, we estimate the home's value is $675,313.

Single-familyProperty Type

1991Year Built

0.68 acresLot Size

$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$675,313

$550K since sold in September 1992$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 5.8% higher than the average sale price ($638K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$665,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,915 sq ft
111 Woodburn Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$592,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,619 sq ft
21 Newhill Rd, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$600,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,842 sq ft
54 Maplewood Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$656,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,200 sq ft
71 North Lowell St, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$650,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,764 sq ft
22 Falcon St, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD NOV 26, 2025
$665,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,974 sq ft
13 Riverview Ave, Methuen, MA 01844

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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

Recently sold homes

138

28 MoM

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Sale history for 18 Observatory Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,188 (+4.5%)

$205,900 + $323,000

$528,900

2022

$5,919 (+6.5%)

$179,000 + $274,600

$453,600

2021

$5,558 (+0.9%)

$170,100 + $251,300

$421,400

2020

$5,508 (−0.5%)

$170,100 + $239,700

$409,800

2019

$5,538 (+5.2%)

$161,100 + $229,200

$390,300

2018

$5,266 (+3.2%)

$152,200 + $216,800

$369,000

2017

$5,104

$152,200 + $196,200

$348,400

2016

$5,099 (+7.5%)

$152,200 + $192,100

$344,300

2015

$4,742 (−1.2%)

$143,200 + $181,600

$324,800

2014

$4,801 (+0.8%)

$143,200 + $180,100

$323,300

2013

$4,765 (+10.4%)

$152,200 + $178,700

$330,900

2012

$4,315 (+7.7%)

$152,200 + $178,700

$330,900

2011

$4,005 (+0.8%)

$136,100 + $179,500

$315,600

2010

$3,973 (+2.0%)

$143,200 + $191,800

$335,000

2009

$3,897

$152,200 + $208,300

$360,500

Tax history for 18 Observatory Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,188 (+4.5%)

$205,900 + $323,000

$528,900

2022

$5,919 (+6.5%)

$179,000 + $274,600

$453,600

2021

$5,558 (+0.9%)

$170,100 + $251,300

$421,400

2020

$5,508 (−0.5%)

$170,100 + $239,700

$409,800

2019

$5,538 (+5.2%)

$161,100 + $229,200

$390,300

2018

$5,266 (+3.2%)

$152,200 + $216,800

$369,000

2017

$5,104

$152,200 + $196,200

$348,400

2016

$5,099 (+7.5%)

$152,200 + $192,100

$344,300

2015

$4,742 (−1.2%)

$143,200 + $181,600

$324,800

2014

$4,801 (+0.8%)

$143,200 + $180,100

$323,300

2013

$4,765 (+10.4%)

$152,200 + $178,700

$330,900

2012

$4,315 (+7.7%)

$152,200 + $178,700

$330,900

2011

$4,005 (+0.8%)

$136,100 + $179,500

$315,600

2010

$3,973 (+2.0%)

$143,200 + $191,800

$335,000

2009

$3,897

$152,200 + $208,300

$360,500

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,064

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Hip

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,128
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,192
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 29,621
Municipality Name: METHUEN
Acres: 0.68
Zoning Code: RB
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,128
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2038601

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Marsh Grammar School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

6/10

Methuen High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

5/10 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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Historical weather

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

$642,000 – $777,000

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Home values near 18 Observatory Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2854 Sq. Ft.	$816,174
20 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2014 Sq. Ft.	$661,880

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2080 Sq. Ft.	$770,383
23 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1684 Sq. Ft.	$691,933

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2014 Sq. Ft.	$664,000
21 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1628 Sq. Ft.	$653,163

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