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Methuen Town 01844
897 Riverside Drive
$540,000
● House - Off Market

897 Riverside Drive

Methuen, MA 01844
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,638 Ft²
$3,053
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Close to restaurants and natural attractions . . . plus a  updated deck for grilling and socializing! A special Methuen find, this 3-bedroom 2-bath Cape Cod home awaits its new owners. Located on a charming street, the home is within pedestrian range of parks and open spaces Raymond J. Martin Riverside Park, and  minutes to the shopping and dining options of Merrimac Plaza. The low-maintenance yard is easy on the back, wallet, and schedule. On the recently updated deck, the grill, cooler, and household barbecuer form a natural trio.Updated shower/tub. New electrical panel. Reflecting the incoming sunlight, hardwoods exude a legacy feel in the entryway and living areas.The kitchen is pleasantly appointed and the natural light lends warmth to the room.The 3 bedrooms and office offer the luxury of private space.The driveway area easily parks 5 vehicles.The unfinished basement also presents a menu of conversion options, whether you want a rec room, guest room, studio, or home office
Unit Size
1,638 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.09 acres
Price per sqft
$330
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$401
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1940

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #73329038)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Mar 4, 2025 Sold
Sold
Jan 24, 2025 Temporarily off market -
Temporarily off market
Jan 24, 2025 Listed by Empire Real Estate™ $540,000
Listed by Empire Real Estate™
Jan 20, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Jan 16, 2025 Price Decreased $540,000
↓ $6K (1.1%)
Price Decreased
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Property Highlights

Parking Available
Air Conditioning

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1940
  • Effective Year Built: 1940
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 4
  • Exterior Walls Type: 19
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 936
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,143
  • Total Building Area: 1,638
  • Gross Building Area: 3,000
  • Building Area: 1,638
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,638
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: GLEN FOREST
  • Land Acres: 0000000095
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Methuen School District
  • School Tax School District: METHUEN SD
  • Census Tract: 252101

Zoning

  • Zoning: RG

Geography

  • Account Number: 11814
  • Parcel: METH M:00618 B:00161 L:00006
  • Block: 161
  • Lot: 6
  • Municipality: METHUEN
  • Latitude: 42.7013
  • Longitude: -71.1958

    Address

  • Full Address: 897 Riverside Dr
  • Address - House Number: 897
  • Address - Street Name: Riverside
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Methuen
  • Carrier Code: C047
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 7318
  • Zip Code: 01844

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $448,600

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1579
  • Valuation Date: Jan 17, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 80
  • Final Value: 491,046
  • High Value: 568,609
  • Low Value: 413,483

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $383,400
  • Assessed Land Value: $153,900
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $229,500

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 18, 2003
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jul 30, 1999
  • Previous Sale Amount: $70,950
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 897 Riverside Drive built and last sold?
The property at 897 Riverside Drive was built in 1940 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $252,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 897 Riverside Drive is $531,816.
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