Last Sold Price
3 beds1,170 sqft$261/sqft
1073 Riverside Dr, Methuen, MA 01844

Description

Stop your search here at this cozy cape with farmer's porch and one car detached-garage. This commuter's dream is convenient to the highway for quick and easy access. Enjoy the flat lot and backyard for barbecues and room to create gardens and an area to play. Attention Boaters: with water views of the Merrimack River and less than a minute drive to Methuen Riverside Boat Ramp: If you lived here, you could be on your boat by now! Two adequate bedrooms upstairs await your style, color and personal...Stop your search here at this cozy cape with farmer's porch and one car detached-garage. This commuter's dream is convenient to the highway for quick and easy access. Enjoy the flat lot and backyard for barbecues and room to create gardens and an area to play. Attention Boaters: with water views of the Merrimack River and less than a minute drive to Methuen Riverside Boat Ramp: If you lived here, you could be on your boat by now! Two adequate bedrooms upstairs await your style, color and personal touches. On the first floor is a third bedroom which has newly exposed hardwood floors, as does the den, which also features a custom built-in,solid wood hutch. The open, eat-in kitchen and full bath can be easily brightened up with the color of your choice and the living room is spacious with a river view. The basement is roomy and tidy and perfect for a workshop. With local pubs, restaurants, shopping and gas stations just around the corner you won't waste time driving around. Great find!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/08/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Heidi Roy • Bean Group

Property Details for 1073 Riverside Drive

Status
MLS #
72472951
Days on Market
17
Taxes
$3,418 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1950
Town
Methuen
Area
MA-Methuen
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$520,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

102.0%

Methuen, MA

9 comparable properties found

$280,000 | 22 Camden Street, Unit A, Methuen, MA 01844
1/33
1

$280,000

Sold 07/28/26

3
Bedrooms
1,135
Square Feet
0.03
Acres
a front view of house with yard and green space
1/27
2

$520,000

Sold 09/22/25

3
Bedrooms
1,101
Square Feet
0.28
Acres
$460,000 | 16 Marjorie Street, Methuen, MA 01844
1/29
3

$460,000

Sold 06/15/26

3
Bedrooms
1,035
Square Feet
1.1
Acres
$510,000 | 26 Hobson Street, Methuen, MA 01844
1/37
4

$510,000

Sold 07/24/26

3
Bedrooms
1,116
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
a view of a white house with a large tree in front of it
1/20
5

$447,900

Sold 12/26/24

3
Bedrooms
1,080
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$650,000 | 51 Tyler Street, Methuen, MA 01844
1/43
6

$650,000

Sold 07/31/26

3
Bedrooms
1,264
Square Feet
0.82
Acres
$525,000 | 35 Ponderosa Avenue, Methuen, MA 01844
1/22
7

$525,000

Sold 06/30/26

3
Bedrooms
1,040
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
a front view of a house with a floor to ceiling windows
1/37
8

$550,000

Sold 07/21/25

3
Bedrooms
1,001
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
$550,000 | 8 Glen Forest Lane, Methuen, MA 01844
1/30
9

$550,000

Sold 06/29/26

3
Bedrooms
1,344
Square Feet
0.23
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Bean Group, Heidi Roy

Sold By Coco, Early & Associates, Amesbury Office LLC, Brooke Borstell

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Building Information for 1073 Riverside Drive

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,835 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,550

Property Taxes

$285

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1073 Riverside Drive

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1170.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Instant Hot Water, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Den
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Porch
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterview Features: Public, River, Walk to
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Connection
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Attic Access,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Attic Access,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Chair Rail,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Electric heat is ONLY in second floor bedrooms.The rest of the home is heated by forced hot water. Buyer's agent (due diligence)-with buyer's responsibility to contract with propane company for tank rentals and service (propane dryer).House is wired for back-up generator,but generator not present.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2039955
  • Assessments: $240,900
  • Book: 14835
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 1073 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 8, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72472951

$305,000
May 6, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #644634201

$305,000
Apr 1, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72472951

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/08/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72472951

$305,000
05/06/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #644634201

$305,000
04/01/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72472951

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1073 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$181,600Additions$218,700Total$400,300
Tax Record2025$4,235 ($353 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,170 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,170 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt720 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,799 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningRDCountyESSEXAPNMETH M:00516 B:00153B L:00046B

Schools near 1073 Riverside Drive

This home is within Methuen School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 11
Rating
School
Distance
Tenney Grammar School
PublicK to 8

Methuen High School
Public9 to 12

St. Ann's Home
PrivatePK to 11

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1073 Riverside Drive, Methuen, MA 01844
$305,000
3
1,170
8,712
$54,050
2
1.5
1,334
9,801
$400,000
2
1,334
9,801
$225,000
3
1,593
12,650
$68,000
3
1.5
1,596
8,250
$380,900
4
1,722
14,500

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Listing Courtesy of Bean Group, Heidi Roy

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