OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2022 for $564K

$653,163

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $749/mo

•

1,628

sq ft

21 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 01844

About this home

Renovated / updated move in ready 3 bed 2 full bath home with central air conditioning. Located in a desirable after West Methuen neighborhood that is in the sought after Marsh school district. Renovation and updates have been completed with in past month 2 weeks include: Professionally painted throughout the entire 1st and 2nd floors, new kitchen includes new stainless steel gas range, microwave, granite counters, new cabinets and flooring. Fully updated 1st floor full bath with new tub, fixtures, vanity, lighting, flooring and toilet. Matching luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout 1st and 2nd floors, gas fired forced hot air heat and efficient tank-less water heater. Beautiful neighborhood and yard that has a landscaped 1/2 acre lot. Easy access to 495 and rte 93. Homes do not come on the market very often in this neighborhood. You will not be disappointed!

Single-familyProperty Type

1989Year Built

0.58 acresLot Size

$401Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Scott Strang • Scott Gregory Group

Bought with Jennifer Hamilton Bower • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73009560

Redfin Estimate

$653,163

$89K since sold in September 2022$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 3.2% higher than the average sale price ($633K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$592,000
A
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$665,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,915 sq ft
111 Woodburn Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$565,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,708 sq ft
524 Lowell St, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$726,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,786 sq ft
86 Butternut Ln, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$650,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,764 sq ft
22 Falcon St, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$600,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,698 sq ft
2 Sugar Hill Cir, 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

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138

28 MoM

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Sale history for 21 Observatory Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73009560

Sep 26, 2022

Sold

$564,000

$346/sq ft

Aug 9, 2022

Contingent

—

Aug 2, 2022

Price Changed

$569,900

$350/sq ft

Jul 19, 2022

Price Changed

$585,000

$359/sq ft

Jul 8, 2022

Listed

$599,900

$368/sq ft

MLS PIN #71964294

May 6, 2016

Sold

$340,000

$209/sq ft

Mar 21, 2016

Pending

—

Feb 29, 2016

Listed

$349,900

$215/sq ft

+22

This charming 3 bedroom Cape is move in ready. Located in a sought after west Methuen neighborhood in the Marsh school district and conveniently located to Rtes 495,93,110 & 113. Features of this home include an attractive living room with vaulted ceiling with exposed beam and skylight, a bright and sunny eat-in kitchen, and large 1st floor bedroom with a walk-in closet. Upstairs are 2 spacious bedrooms and full bath. The extra space in the lower level is perfect for a family room, home office, game room, or whatever meets your needs. The large deck and spacious yard are perfect for outdoor fun. The sprinkler system helps keep the lawn looking great. This wonderfully maintained home won't last!

MLS PIN #71686617

Aug 20, 2014

Sold

$331,900

$204/sq ft

Jun 16, 2014

Contingent

—

May 24, 2014

Listed

$334,900

$206/sq ft

+21

Much sought out West Methuen neighborhood in the Marsh School District. Very well maintained 3 bedroom home features first floor bedroom, eat-in kitchen with large dining area, finished family room in lower level. Meticulously maintained. Newer roof, vinyl siding, updated electrical panel, and alarm system. Newer Anderson windows and Central Air will keep you cool this summer. Two full baths. Situated on a well landscaped lot with irrigation system and invisible pet fence. Very convenient to 93.

PrimeMLS #4358584

Aug 20, 2014

Sold

$331,900

$204/sq ft

May 24, 2014

Listed

$334,900

$206/sq ft

MLS PIN #70255488

Oct 10, 2005

Sold

$355,000

$218/sq ft

Sep 30, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Sep 7, 2005

Listed

$369,900

$227/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 30, 1989

Sold

$184,900

$114/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,634 (+6.1%)

$195,600 + $285,900

$481,500

2022

$5,310 (+1.0%)

$170,100 + $236,800

$406,900

2021

$5,255 (+0.4%)

$161,600 + $236,800

$398,400

2020

$5,236 (+4.0%)

$161,600 + $228,000

$389,600

2019

$5,035 (+7.4%)

$153,100 + $201,700

$354,800

2018

$4,686 (−2.6%)

$144,600 + $183,800

$328,400

2017

$4,811 (+4.7%)

$144,600 + $183,800

$328,400

2016

$4,597 (+6.3%)

$144,600 + $165,800

$310,400

2015

$4,325 (−0.7%)

$136,100 + $160,100

$296,200

2014

$4,356 (+0.2%)

$136,100 + $157,200

$293,300

2013

$4,346 (+10.4%)

$144,600 + $157,200

$301,800

2012

$3,935 (+8.2%)

$144,600 + $157,200

$301,800

2011

$3,638 (−1.5%)

$129,300 + $157,400

$286,700

2010

$3,694 (+2.2%)

$136,100 + $175,400

$311,500

2009

$3,615

$144,600 + $189,800

$334,400

Tax history for 21 Observatory Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,634 (+6.1%)

$195,600 + $285,900

$481,500

2022

$5,310 (+1.0%)

$170,100 + $236,800

$406,900

2021

$5,255 (+0.4%)

$161,600 + $236,800

$398,400

2020

$5,236 (+4.0%)

$161,600 + $228,000

$389,600

2019

$5,035 (+7.4%)

$153,100 + $201,700

$354,800

2018

$4,686 (−2.6%)

$144,600 + $183,800

$328,400

2017

$4,811 (+4.7%)

$144,600 + $183,800

$328,400

2016

$4,597 (+6.3%)

$144,600 + $165,800

$310,400

2015

$4,325 (−0.7%)

$136,100 + $160,100

$296,200

2014

$4,356 (+0.2%)

$136,100 + $157,200

$293,300

2013

$4,346 (+10.4%)

$144,600 + $157,200

$301,800

2012

$3,935 (+8.2%)

$144,600 + $157,200

$301,800

2011

$3,638 (−1.5%)

$129,300 + $157,400

$286,700

2010

$3,694 (+2.2%)

$136,100 + $175,400

$311,500

2009

$3,615

$144,600 + $189,800

$334,400

*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

0.58 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,628

Year built

1989

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2038604

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 207
Length: 9
Width: 23
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Remodeled

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 174
Length: 14.5
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Beamed Ceilings

Dining Room Information
Area: 137.64
Length: 9.3
Width: 14.8
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 74.4
Length: 9.3
Width: 8
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,628
Foundation Area: 768
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Beige
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Storage, Sprinkler System, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Levels: Front to Back Split, Lofted Split

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.58
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 125
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,310
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lowell St to Hill St to Blackberry St to Observatory, or Lowell St to Forest St to Observatory
UnparsedAddress: 21 Observatory Rd, Methuen MA 01844

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,628
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2038604

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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

$621,000 – $752,000

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Home values near 21 Observatory Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Observatory Road, Methuen, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3326 Sq. Ft.	$721,114
16 Observatory Road, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2014 Sq. Ft.	$664,000

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Observatory Road, Methuen, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2854 Sq. Ft.	$816,174
18 Observatory Road, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2128 Sq. Ft.	$675,313

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Observatory Road, Methuen, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2080 Sq. Ft.	$770,383
20 Observatory Road, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2014 Sq. Ft.	$661,880

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