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Last sold for $650,000 on Oct 25, 2024

577 FOREST ST

METHUEN, MA 01844
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,748 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.
1.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$650,000 · Oct 25, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,635 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$627,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$308,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$319,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$615,410

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1969
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.41
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool

Transaction History(9)

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
Marsh Grammar SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Methuen High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

577 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 94% 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.

Living area1,748 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,871 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size1.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 577 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMethuen 01844Essex County
Living areabigger than1,748 ft²43% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.41 ac94% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than196850% of homes61% of homes

About 577 Forest St

When did 577 Forest St, Methuen, MA last sell?

577 Forest St, Methuen, MA last sold on Oct 25, 2024 for $650,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 577 Forest St, Methuen, MA?

577 Forest St, Methuen, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,748 square feet of living space and a 1.41-acre lot.

When was 577 Forest St, Methuen, MA built?

577 Forest St, Methuen, MA was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 577 Forest St, Methuen, MA?

577 Forest St, Methuen, MA is assigned to Marsh Grammar School (elementary), rated B-; 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 577 Forest St, Methuen, MA compare to other homes in Methuen 01844?

Among the 15,024 homes in Methuen 01844, it is bigger than 43% of them (1,748 ft² against a typical 1,871 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (1.41 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1968 against a typical 1969). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 577 Forest St, Methuen, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 577 Forest St, Methuen, MA was $6,635. The county assessed it at $627,100.

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