Google street view image for 3 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 01844

Off Market Sep 1983 for $20K

$730,596

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $128/mo

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2.5 ba

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2,546

sq ft

3 Observatory Rd, Methuen, MA 01844

About this home

3 Observatory Rd is a 2,546 square foot house on a 0.62 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 01, 1983 for $20,000. Based on Redfin's Methuen data, we estimate the home's value is $730,596.

Single-familyProperty Type

1983Year Built

0.62 acresLot Size

$287Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$730,596

$711K since sold in September 1983$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 7.8% higher than the average sale price ($678K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$670,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,652 sq ft
19 Hideaway Ln, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$565,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,754 sq ft
41 Riverview Ave, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$665,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,915 sq ft
111 Woodburn Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$725,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,271 sq ft
192 Lowell St, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$656,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,200 sq ft
71 North Lowell St, Methuen, MA 01844
SOLD FEB 13, 2026
$784,900
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,463 sq ft
9 Quail Run Dr, 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 3 Observatory Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,349 (+3.2%)

$199,600 + $428,500

$628,100

2022

$7,120 (+5.0%)

$173,600 + $372,000

$545,600

2021

$6,782 (−0.1%)

$164,900 + $349,300

$514,200

2020

$6,790 (+3.1%)

$164,900 + $340,300

$505,200

2019

$6,583 (+4.3%)

$156,200 + $307,700

$463,900

2018

$6,309 (+3.9%)

$147,600 + $294,500

$442,100

2017

$6,074 (+4.7%)

$147,600 + $267,000

$414,600

2016

$5,803 (+8.2%)

$147,600 + $244,200

$391,800

2015

$5,364 (−0.4%)

$138,900 + $228,500

$367,400

2014

$5,388 (+1.9%)

$138,900 + $223,900

$362,800

2013

$5,285 (+4.0%)

$147,600 + $219,400

$367,000

2012

$5,080 (+5.5%)

$147,600 + $242,000

$389,600

2011

$4,816 (+1.0%)

$131,900 + $247,600

$379,500

2010

$4,767 (+2.4%)

$138,900 + $263,000

$401,900

2009

$4,654

$147,600 + $282,900

$430,500

Tax history for 3 Observatory Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,349 (+3.2%)

$199,600 + $428,500

$628,100

2022

$7,120 (+5.0%)

$173,600 + $372,000

$545,600

2021

$6,782 (−0.1%)

$164,900 + $349,300

$514,200

2020

$6,790 (+3.1%)

$164,900 + $340,300

$505,200

2019

$6,583 (+4.3%)

$156,200 + $307,700

$463,900

2018

$6,309 (+3.9%)

$147,600 + $294,500

$442,100

2017

$6,074 (+4.7%)

$147,600 + $267,000

$414,600

2016

$5,803 (+8.2%)

$147,600 + $244,200

$391,800

2015

$5,364 (−0.4%)

$138,900 + $228,500

$367,400

2014

$5,388 (+1.9%)

$138,900 + $223,900

$362,800

2013

$5,285 (+4.0%)

$147,600 + $219,400

$367,000

2012

$5,080 (+5.5%)

$147,600 + $242,000

$389,600

2011

$4,816 (+1.0%)

$131,900 + $247,600

$379,500

2010

$4,767 (+2.4%)

$138,900 + $263,000

$401,900

2009

$4,654

$147,600 + $282,900

$430,500

*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: 1,404

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
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: METHUEN
Living Sq. Ft: 2,546
Gross Sq. Ft: 6,140
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

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

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 27,007
Municipality Name: METHUEN
Acres: 0.62
Zoning Code: RB
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,546
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Essex County
APN: 2038564

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Marsh Grammar School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

6/10

Methuen High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi

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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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

$695,000 – $841,000

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Home values near 3 Observatory Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Observatory Road, Methuen, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2082 Sq. Ft.	$803,535
3 Vista Circle, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2040 Sq. Ft.	$702,354

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Observatory Road, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1809 Sq. Ft.	$709,215
4 Vista Circle, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1564 Sq. Ft.	$636,852

Address	Redfin Estimate
219 Forest Street, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1666 Sq. Ft.	$646,384
205 Forest Street, Methuen, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$496,504

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