Google street view image for 22 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 01844

Off market sep 1987 for $50K

$753,689

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $336/mo

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3.5 ba

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1,616

sq ft

22 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 01844

About this home

22 Observatory Rd is a 1,616 square foot house on a 0.58 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 01, 1987 for $50,000. Based on Redfin's Methuen data, we estimate the home's value is $753,689.

Single-familyProperty Type

2004Year Built

0.58 acresLot Size

$466Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$753,689

$704K since sold in September 1987$8,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 10.7% higher than the average sale price ($681K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$734,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,814 sq ft
23 Appaloosa Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$850,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,394 sq ft
2 Landmark Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$630,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,880 sq ft
30 Sugar Hill Cir, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$600,000
D
6 beds2 baths2,094 sq ft
106 N Lowell St, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$680,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,244 sq ft
3 Butternut Ln, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$592,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,619 sq ft
21 Newhill Rd, Methuen, MA 01844

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Market trends in 01844, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.2%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$580K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

150

1 MoM

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Sale history for 22 Observatory Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,895 (+12.9%)

$195,700 + $393,600

$589,300

2022

$6,109 (+4.7%)

$170,200 + $297,900

$468,100

2021

$5,837 (−0.3%)

$161,700 + $280,800

$442,500

2020

$5,856 (+1.7%)

$161,700 + $274,000

$435,700

2019

$5,757 (+4.3%)

$153,200 + $252,500

$405,700

2018

$5,521 (+3.0%)

$144,700 + $242,200

$386,900

2017

$5,358 (+3.9%)

$144,700 + $221,000

$365,700

2016

$5,155 (+6.8%)

$144,700 + $203,400

$348,100

2015

$4,828 (+2.0%)

$136,200 + $194,500

$330,700

2014

$4,734 (+1.6%)

$136,200 + $182,600

$318,800

2013

$4,661 (+4.5%)

$144,700 + $179,000

$323,700

2012

$4,461 (+3.5%)

$144,700 + $197,400

$342,100

2011

$4,310 (+1.1%)

$129,400 + $210,200

$339,600

2010

$4,261 (+2.6%)

$136,200 + $223,100

$359,300

2009

$4,154

$144,700 + $239,600

$384,300

Tax history for 22 Observatory Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,895 (+12.9%)

$195,700 + $393,600

$589,300

2022

$6,109 (+4.7%)

$170,200 + $297,900

$468,100

2021

$5,837 (−0.3%)

$161,700 + $280,800

$442,500

2020

$5,856 (+1.7%)

$161,700 + $274,000

$435,700

2019

$5,757 (+4.3%)

$153,200 + $252,500

$405,700

2018

$5,521 (+3.0%)

$144,700 + $242,200

$386,900

2017

$5,358 (+3.9%)

$144,700 + $221,000

$365,700

2016

$5,155 (+6.8%)

$144,700 + $203,400

$348,100

2015

$4,828 (+2.0%)

$136,200 + $194,500

$330,700

2014

$4,734 (+1.6%)

$136,200 + $182,600

$318,800

2013

$4,661 (+4.5%)

$144,700 + $179,000

$323,700

2012

$4,461 (+3.5%)

$144,700 + $197,400

$342,100

2011

$4,310 (+1.1%)

$129,400 + $210,200

$339,600

2010

$4,261 (+2.6%)

$136,200 + $223,100

$359,300

2009

$4,154

$144,700 + $239,600

$384,300

*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: 1,616

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Pool Information
Pool Type: Inground
Has Pool

Property Information
Subdivision Name: DANA DOW
Living Sq. Ft: 1,616
Gross Sq. Ft: 7,612
# 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: 25,265
Municipality Name: METHUEN
Acres: 0.58
Zoning Code: RB
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,616
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2038684

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Marsh Grammar School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

6/10

Methuen High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi

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

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

$717,000 – $867,000

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Home values near 22 Observatory Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2080 Sq. Ft.	$772,782
20 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2014 Sq. Ft.	$662,717

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2014 Sq. Ft.	$667,298
23 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1684 Sq. Ft.	$688,163

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2128 Sq. Ft.	$676,087
21 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1628 Sq. Ft.	$653,352

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