20 Birute St Methuen, MA 01844
The West End Neighborhood
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,932
Sq Ft
1.97
Acres
Highlights
- Solar Power System
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- 1.97 Acre Lot
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Sun or Florida Room
About This Home
As of June 2023Prepared to be dazzled by this proudly maintained & tastefully updated Colonial set on 1.97 private acres in West Methuen offering convenient access to Forest Lake to enjoy fishing, swimming & boating! A large entry foyer provides a graceful flow into a front to back living room with fireplace, formal dining room & half bath. An updated contemporary-inspired kitchen with quartz counters & center island seating is adjacent to a cozy family room with fireplace. Enjoy the four season sun room with gas heat stove adjacent to a screen porch overlooking the private back yard. The spacious 2nd floor offers an expansive primary bedroom with full bathroom & oversized closet plus two additional bedrooms, office/loft & full bathroom with attached laundry. Full unfinished basement is great for future expansion & ideal as a workshop & for storage needs. Solar roof panels, recently painted interior/exterior & updated kitchen are among many updates. Easy access to I-93, 495 & tax free NH.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,432
Year Built
- Built in 1983
Lot Details
- 1.97 Acre Lot
- Property fronts a private road
- Property fronts an easement
- Property is zoned RE
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,932 Sq Ft Home
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Recessed Lighting
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Home Office
- Sun or Florida Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry on upper level
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
Parking
- 6 Car Parking Spaces
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
- Solar Power System
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed patio or porch
- Outdoor Storage
Location
- Property is near schools
Schools
- Marsh Elementary And Middle School
- Methuen High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- 3 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
- Hot Water Heating System
- Generator Hookup
- 200+ Amp Service
- Power Generator
- Private Water Source
- Water Heater
- Private Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 43F
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Forest Lake Subdivision
Amenities
- Shops
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 3, 2019
Closed on
Aug 26, 2019
Sold by
Scherig Kenneth W
Bought by
Johnsen Tony and Johnsen Annette
Seller's Agent
Gunilla Rubino
Coldwell Banker Realty - Westford
Buyer's Agent
Chinatti Realty Group
Chinatti Realty Group, Inc.
List Price
$518,800
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,800
-0.73%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$325,282
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.82%
Original Mortgage
$437,750
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 30, 2019
Sold by
Scherig Eleanor E and Scherig Kenneth W
Bought by
Scherig Kenneth W
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 9, 1988
Sold by
Valcourt Leon H
Bought by
Scherig Eleanor E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,500
Interest Rate
10.43%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Resolvable | $515,000 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $245,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $259,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $514,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $437,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Closed | $437,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $175,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $187,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $187,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $75,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2023 06/20/23 | Sold | $735,000 | +5.8% | $251 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2023 05/16/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/10/2023 05/10/23 | For Sale | $695,000 | +35.0% | $237 / Sq Ft |
| 08/29/2019 08/29/19 | Sold | $515,000 | -0.7% | $176 / Sq Ft |
| 06/21/2019 06/21/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/03/2019 06/03/19 | For Sale | $518,800 | -- | $177 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,590 | $717,400 | $320,900 | $396,500 |
| 2024 | $7,750 | $713,600 | $291,900 | $421,700 |
| 2023 | $7,432 | $635,200 | $260,700 | $374,500 |
| 2022 | $6,931 | $531,100 | $208,900 | $322,200 |
| 2021 | $6,537 | $495,600 | $198,600 | $297,000 |
| 2020 | $6,493 | $483,100 | $198,600 | $284,500 |
| 2019 | $6,422 | $452,600 | $188,200 | $264,400 |
| 2018 | $6,275 | $439,700 | $188,200 | $251,500 |
| 2017 | $6,128 | $418,300 | $188,200 | $230,100 |
| 2016 | $6,131 | $414,000 | $188,200 | $225,800 |
| 2015 | $5,868 | $401,900 | $188,200 | $213,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2023
Tom Aaron
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
(781) 248-8785
1 in this area
102 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Trevor Gearin
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
(978) 590-6793
13 in this area
148 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2019
Gunilla Rubino
Coldwell Banker Realty - Westford
(978) 551-2250
57 Total Sales
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Chinatti Realty Group
Chinatti Realty Group, Inc.
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73109883
APN: METH-000214-000128-000043F
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