Seller's Agent in 2025
Patricia Lee
ERA Key Realty Services
(978) 590-1869
1 in this area
19 Total Sales
97 Birchwood Rd Methuen, MA 01844
The East End Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,311
Sq Ft
5,001
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Open Floorplan
- Wood Flooring
- 4-minute walk to Howard Playstead
About This Home
As of July 2025WELCOME to 97 Birchwood in Methuen! Whether you are downsizing or just starting out,,, this home is an adorable, 6 room, 2+ bedroom, open concept home that is well maintained and all fenced in, just waiting for your summer barbecues! Characteristics throughout include arched entrance ways, various built ins, bright sunny window seats providing natural sunlight to shine. Main level provides hardwood flooring, 2 bedrooms with a kitchen that was renovated adding all stainless steel appliances (which are staying) and plenty of counter space. Dining room is right off the kitchen with an open flow to the living room. Upstairs is finished, allowing possibilities for more bedrooms, office space, or play room, bath? you choose. Unfinished basement offers laundry facilities, with even more possibilities to be finished in future. New heating system added last year, newer hot water tank even has a 1 car detached garage and parking for 4. You don’t want to miss this price point!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,791
Year Built
- Built in 1936 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 5,001 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned RG
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Stone Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,311 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Bay Window
- Arched Doorways
- Home Office
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Attic
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Walk-In Closet
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near schools
Schools
- Tenney Elementary School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- 1 Heating Zone
- Baseboard Heating
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 6 / 44
- Assessor Parcel Number 2046320
Community Details
Recreation
- Park
- Jogging Path
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Medical Services
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 4, 2025
Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Mccaughey Kirsten
Bought by
Baptista Jaileen and Teferra Dejen
Seller's Agent
Patricia Lee
ERA Key Realty Services
Buyer's Agent
Deacon Swift
Compass
List Price
$483,900
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,100
4.36%
Views
32
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-35.61%
Original Mortgage
$485,000
Outstanding Balance
$484,587
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$5,574
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 15, 2019
Closed on
Mar 20, 2019
Sold by
Nakkoul Jihad H
Bought by
Arsenault Kirsten
Seller's Agent
Raul Ortega
Realty ONE Group Nest
Buyer's Agent
Oliver Beauchemin
Realty One Group Next Level
List Price
$299,500
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,500
-6.51%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.72%
Original Mortgage
$238,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 24, 2007
Sold by
Geha Ibrahim E
Bought by
Nakkoul Jihad H
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$223,900
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 2006
Sold by
Dwyer Alice Est and Morley
Bought by
Geha Ibrahim E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,600
Interest Rate
6.47%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $505,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $505,000 | -- | |
| Not Resolvable | $280,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $279,900 | -- | |
| Deed | $279,900 | -- | |
| Deed | $197,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $197,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $485,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $485,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $171,400 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $236,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $238,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $223,900 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $42,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $157,600 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $19,700 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2025 07/30/25 | Sold | $505,000 | +4.4% | $385 / Sq Ft |
| 06/10/2025 06/10/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/04/2025 06/04/25 | For Sale | $483,900 | +72.8% | $369 / Sq Ft |
| 03/22/2019 03/22/19 | Sold | $280,000 | -6.5% | $214 / Sq Ft |
| 03/01/2019 03/01/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/15/2019 01/15/19 | For Sale | $299,500 | -- | $228 / 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 | $4,791 | $452,800 | $188,500 | $264,300 |
| 2024 | $4,706 | $433,300 | $169,000 | $264,300 |
| 2023 | $4,377 | $374,100 | $149,500 | $224,600 |
| 2022 | $4,026 | $308,500 | $117,000 | $191,500 |
| 2021 | $3,808 | $288,700 | $110,500 | $178,200 |
| 2020 | $3,722 | $276,900 | $104,000 | $172,900 |
| 2019 | $3,594 | $253,300 | $97,500 | $155,800 |
| 2018 | $3,500 | $245,300 | $97,500 | $147,800 |
| 2017 | $3,267 | $223,000 | $91,000 | $132,000 |
| 2016 | $3,009 | $203,200 | $84,500 | $118,700 |
| 2015 | $2,610 | $178,800 | $70,200 | $108,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Patricia Lee
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Deacon Swift
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Deacon Swift
Compass
(508) 404-6579
1 in this area
8 Total Sales
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Raul Ortega
Seller's Agent in 2019
Raul Ortega
Realty ONE Group Nest
(978) 375-4351
5 in this area
42 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2019
Oliver Beauchemin
Realty One Group Next Level
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73384970
APN: METH-000816-000044-000006
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