159-161 Howe St

2,732 Sq. Ft.
$337 / Sq. Ft.
2,732
Sq. Ft.
$337
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Fully renovated two-family home in Methuen, rebuilt down to the studs in the last five years w/ no detail overlooked. Updates include new kitchens, new bathrooms, new plumbing, new electrical, newer flooring & modern finishes throughout. Property offers ample off-street parking, over half an acre lot & a storage shed, all conveniently located next to Howe St Superette. Unit 1 features two beds & a full bath, including a spacious primary bedroom w/ a large walk-in closet that can easily be converted...Fully renovated two-family home in Methuen, rebuilt down to the studs in the last five years w/ no detail overlooked. Updates include new kitchens, new bathrooms, new plumbing, new electrical, newer flooring & modern finishes throughout. Property offers ample off-street parking, over half an acre lot & a storage shed, all conveniently located next to Howe St Superette. Unit 1 features two beds & a full bath, including a spacious primary bedroom w/ a large walk-in closet that can easily be converted back to a third bedroom if desired. Unit 2 offers four bedrooms and two full baths, ideal for extended living or strong rental income. Occupants are TAW, and one unit to be delivered vacant at closing—perfect for owner occupants or investors alike. Minutes to tax-free Salem, NH, shopping, public transportation, major highways, parks, and Merrimack Golf Course. A rare opportunity that truly has it all. Showings begin at Open House.
  1. Listed by Jason Martinez • Realty ONE Group Nest

Property Details for 159-161 Howe Street

Town
Methuen
Area
MA-Methuen
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
8

Open Houses

Saturday, Feb 14th

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Public

Sunday, Feb 15th

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 02/09/2026 03:47 PM

Property Details for 159-161 Howe Street

StatusNew
MLS #73475580
Days on MarketListed Today
Taxes$7,651 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built1900
CountyEssex County

Location

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Building Information for 159-161 Howe Street

Stories3Residences2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,677 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,121 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,483

Property Taxes

$638

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 159-161 Howe Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Living Area: 2732.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom with Shower Stall, Smart Thermostat, Remodeled, Walk-Up Attic, Heated Attic, Bathroom With Tub, Internet Available - Unknown, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2044977
  • Assessments: $723,200
  • Book: 17210
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Levels: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Property History for 159-161 Howe Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73475580

$919,900
Oct 29, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72859547

$570,000
Sep 22, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72859547

Jul 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72859547

$579,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/09/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73475580

$919,900
10/29/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72859547

$570,000
09/22/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72859547

07/01/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72859547

$579,900

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

Public Records for 159-161 Howe Street

Taxable ValueLand$186,300Additions$440,100Total$626,400
Tax Record2024$6,803 ($567 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,732 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,732 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,554 SqFtStories2Lot Size24,655 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1900ZoningRACountyESSEXAPNMETH M:00810 B:00077 L:00079

Schools near 159-161 Howe Street

This home is within Methuen School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Comprehensive Grammar School
PublicPK to 8

Methuen High School
Public9 to 12

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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159-161 Howe Street is a multi-family home for sale in Methuen, MA 01844. This listing's school district is Methuen School District. Nearby schools include Comprehensive Grammar School and Methuen High School. 159-161 Howe Street is a 6-bed, 5-bath, 2,732 sqft multi-family home built in 1900.

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