534 Forest St Methuen, MA 01844
The West End NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,837/month
Highlights
- Hot Property
- Golf Course Community
- 1.84 Acre Lot
- Beach Front
- Cabana
- Open Floorplan
About This Home
Truly special West Methuen single-family home offers much more than you’d expect! Nestled on an oversized wooded lot, this updated ranch is sprawling & surprisingly spacious. Main level features 4 beds, 3 full baths, large kitchen, dining, living, family rooms ideal for comfortable one-level living. Walkout lower level offers accessory apartment w/1 bed, 1 bath, open kitchen/dining/living room perfect for aging parents, teen/adult children, guests or au pair. Enjoy lovely outdoor space w/large deck, huge backyard & in-ground pool w/pool house. And there's room for all your cars w/(3) attached garage spaces, extra pool house garage & wraparound horseshoe driveway. There's even a private detached steel garage out back for workshop, hobbies & storage. So much space & land give you many options! Conveniently located in peaceful tree-lined neighborhood close to Forest Lake & Merrimack River w/easy access to main roads (I-93), MeVA buses, shopping, restaurants & Tuscan Village in tax-free NH
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,091
Year Built
- Built in 1965
Lot Details
- 1.84 Acre Lot
- Beach Front
- Stone Wall
- Landscaped Professionally
- Level Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Property is zoned RR
Parking
- 6 Car Garage
- Tuck Under Parking
- Side Facing Garage
- Driveway
- 10 Open Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Open Floorplan
- Wired For Sound
- Crown Molding
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Decorative Lighting
- Light Fixtures
- 2 Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Stove
- Flue
- Insulated Windows
- Picture Window
- Window Screens
- Pocket Doors
- Dining Area
Kitchen
- Stove
- Range
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Parquet
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Laminate
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Linen Closet
- Dressing Area
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
- Separate Shower
- Linen Closet In Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Garage Access
- Sump Pump
- Block Basement Construction
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
- Smart Irrigation
Pool
- Cabana
- In Ground Pool
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Patio
- Outdoor Storage
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near public transit and schools
Schools
- Marsh Elementary And Middle School
- Methuen High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating System
- Wood Insert Heater
- 1 Heating Zone
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
- 100 Amp Service
- Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2036818
Community Details
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Shops
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $7,091 | $670,200 | $309,900 | $360,300 |
| 2024 | $6,994 | $644,000 | $283,000 | $361,000 |
| 2023 | $6,635 | $567,100 | $251,700 | $315,400 |
| 2022 | $6,418 | $491,800 | $210,300 | $281,500 |
| 2021 | $6,061 | $459,500 | $200,000 | $259,500 |
| 2020 | $6,061 | $451,000 | $200,000 | $251,000 |
| 2019 | $5,746 | $404,900 | $179,300 | $225,600 |
| 2018 | $5,631 | $394,600 | $179,200 | $215,400 |
| 2017 | $5,503 | $375,600 | $179,200 | $196,400 |
| 2016 | $5,281 | $356,600 | $168,800 | $187,800 |
| 2015 | $5,132 | $351,500 | $168,800 | $182,700 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 03/03/26 | For Sale | $824,900 | -- | $288 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | $350,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $270,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $20,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $309,700 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $173,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $189,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | No Value Available |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73481853
APN: METH M:00314 B:00129B L:00031Y
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