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$507,240$352 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $147,000 on Jun 23, 1999

21 FOREST ST

METHUEN, MA 01844
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,440 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$507K
$480K low$534K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$147,000 · Jun 23, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,152 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$495,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$229,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$266,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$459,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$500,335

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Tenney Grammar SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Methuen High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Methuen School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01844These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,537
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,372 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,027
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114,832
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

21 Forest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 81% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Methuen 01844
  • Older than 72% of homes in Methuen 01844

What homes are worth in Methuen 01844

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$255K$959K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Methuen 01844.

How it measures up in Methuen 01844

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Methuen 01844.

Estimated value$507,240
CheaperTypical $584,117Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$352
CheaperTypical $328Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,874 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 21 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMethuen 01844Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$507,24026% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35266% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²28% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac52% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than194528% of homes40% of homes

About 21 Forest St

How much is 21 Forest St, Methuen, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 Forest St, Methuen, MA is $507,240 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $480,049 to $534,431. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 Forest St, Methuen, MA last sell?

21 Forest St, Methuen, MA last sold on Jun 23, 1999 for $147,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 21 Forest St, Methuen, MA?

21 Forest St, Methuen, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 21 Forest St, Methuen, MA built?

21 Forest St, Methuen, MA was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 21 Forest St, Methuen, MA?

21 Forest St, Methuen, MA is assigned to Tenney Grammar School (elementary), rated D; Methuen High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Methuen School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21 Forest St, Methuen, MA compare to other homes in Methuen 01844?

Among the 15,025 homes in Methuen 01844, it is worth more than 26% of them ($507,240 against a typical $584,117), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($352 against a typical $328), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,874 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1945 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 19% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 21 Forest St, Methuen, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Forest St, Methuen, MA was $5,152. The county assessed it at $495,400.

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