26 Ponderosa Ave, Methuen, MA, 01844
About This Home
Nestled on a desirable tree-lined street in West Methuen, this well-maintained Cape offers great curb appeal The first floor features a front-to-back fireplaced living room, an eat-in kitchen with direct access to a 14x12 screened porch adds seasonal space overlooking the private backyard, front dining room open to kitchen and a full bath. The second level offers two bedrooms with classic Cape-style charm and storage. The finished lower level expands the living area, featuring a family room, a second full bath, and a bonus room ideal for a third bedroom, home office, gym, or guest space. Great for combined living. Property has whole house generator, rear deck and backyard shed. Commuter access to major highways North or South into Boston. Move in Ready! Easy and a pleasure to Show!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1966
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 350
- Finished area above ground: 1,320
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,670
- Total interior livable area: 1,670 sqft
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2039360
- Zoning: RD
Lot
- Lot size: 0.25 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,927 | $35,124 |
| Home Insurance * | $173 | $2,076 |
| Property Taxes | $496 | $5,952 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $3,950 | $47,400 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Price change | $567,888 |
| 2026-08-05 | Price change | $577,888 |
| 2026-07-23 | Price change | $578,888 |
| 2026-07-04 | Listed for sale | $588,888 |
| 2004-06-15 | Sold | $270,000 |
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