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$561,925$261 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

56 AMES ST

METHUEN, MA 01844
3
Beds
1
Baths
2,150 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$562K
$510K low$614K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,229 (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.$502,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$233,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$269,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$464,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$557,763

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.Ranch
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool

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.

H
Methuen High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
E
Timony Grammar SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.0 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

56 Ames 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 72% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% 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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$275K$957K

This home is worth more than 43% 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$561,925
CheaperTypical $583,756Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$261
CheaperTypical $330Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,150 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,870 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 56 Ames St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMethuen 01844Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$561,92543% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26114% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than2,150 ft²64% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac66% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than196244% of homes56% of homes

About 56 Ames St

How much is 56 Ames St, Methuen, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 Ames St, Methuen, MA is $561,925 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $509,826 to $614,024. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 Ames St, Methuen, MA last sell?

56 Ames St, Methuen, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 Ames St, Methuen, MA?

56 Ames St, Methuen, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,150 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 56 Ames St, Methuen, MA built?

56 Ames St, Methuen, MA was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 56 Ames St, Methuen, MA?

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

How does 56 Ames St, Methuen, MA compare to other homes in Methuen 01844?

Among the 15,025 homes in Methuen 01844, it is worth more than 43% of them ($561,925 against a typical $583,756), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($261 against a typical $330), it is bigger than 64% of them (2,150 ft² against a typical 1,870 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1962 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 28% 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 56 Ames St, Methuen, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Ames St, Methuen, MA was $5,229. The county assessed it at $502,800.

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