257 Howe St, Methuen, MA, 01844
About This Home
Tucked away on a private 1.22-acre lot, this spacious Colonial offers the perfect blend of space, privacy, and convenience—all priced to sell. A long driveway welcomes you to a secluded setting surrounded by mature trees, creating a peaceful retreat just minutes from The Loop, major highways, and the Methuen Country Club. Inside, you'll find 4 generous bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 half baths, including an oversized primary suite with a walk-in closet and private bath. The expansive backyard is made for entertaining, featuring a deck, an above-ground pool with its own sun deck, and plenty of room to relax or play. Opportunities to own a home with this much space, privacy, and value in such a prime location don't come around often—schedule your showing before it's gone.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2000
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Wood,Tile,Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 422
- Finished area above ground: 2,191
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,613
- Total interior livable area: 2,613 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:00810 B:00077E L:00002L,3692545
- Zoning: RA
Features
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck,Pool - Above Ground,Storage,Decorative Lighting
Lot
- Lot size: 1.22 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached,Under,Garage Faces Side,Paved Drive,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 6
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 | $4,120 | $49,440 |
| Home Insurance * | $244 | $2,928 |
| Property Taxes | $727 | $8,724 |
| Electricity | $515 | $6,183 |
| Total | $5,606 | $67,272 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Listed for sale | $814,900 |
| 2026-01-01 | Listing removed | $899,900 |
| 2025-08-19 | Price change | $899,900 |
| 2025-08-01 | Price change | $935,000 |
| 2025-07-24 | Listed for sale | $949,900 |
| 2023-10-11 | Listing removed | $815,500 |
| 2023-09-11 | Listed for sale | $815,500 |
| 2022-03-10 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-02-16 | Listed for sale | $799,900 |
| 2021-08-06 | Listing removed | $799,900 |
| 2021-06-07 | Listed for sale | $799,900 |
| 2017-04-07 | Sold | $469,900 |
| 2015-01-22 | Sold | $400,000 |
| 2014-12-04 | Pending sale | $435,900 |
| 2014-10-21 | Price change | $435,900 |
| 2014-08-19 | Price change | $429,900 |
| 2014-07-10 | Price change | $449,900 |
| 2014-06-11 | Listed for sale | $469,900 |
| 2004-09-10 | Sold | $430,000 |
| 2000-07-14 | Sold | $298,554 |
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