16 Ditson Pl

Methuen, MA 01844

$780,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
3,501 Sq. Ft.
$223 / Sq. Ft.
3,501
Sq. Ft.
$223
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 10/24/25
Sold 10/24/25
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Description

Architectural grandeur meets historic prestige in this magnificent 1840 Greek Revival, a Searles-crafted masterpiece of two homes on-site, offering 3,500 sq ft of refined living. Sunlight cascades through the dramatic 9ft arched windows in the living room, illuminating pristine original maple floors and sophisticated wainscoting. The wood mantel frames a fireplace poised for restoration, promising cozy gatherings in this distinguished residence. Seven bedrooms span 3 levels, including 2 convenient...Architectural grandeur meets historic prestige in this magnificent 1840 Greek Revival, a Searles-crafted masterpiece of two homes on-site, offering 3,500 sq ft of refined living. Sunlight cascades through the dramatic 9ft arched windows in the living room, illuminating pristine original maple floors and sophisticated wainscoting. The wood mantel frames a fireplace poised for restoration, promising cozy gatherings in this distinguished residence. Seven bedrooms span 3 levels, including 2 convenient first-floor chambers. The second floor presents a self-contained apartment with kitchen and bath, while the connected third floor reveals additional bedrooms and a charming reading nook. Original pine floors upstairs speak to the home's authentic character. Currently configured as a single residence while maintaining legal two-family status. Close to schools and downtown, this artfully balances history with modern potential. Private showings available for qualified buyers.
  1. Listed by Dianne Moore • Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details for 16 Ditson Place

Town
Methuen
Area
MA-Methuen
Architectural Style
Antique, Greek Revival
Style
Antique, Greek Revival
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 10/24/2025 04:19 PM

Property Details for 16 Ditson Place

StatusSold
MLS #73429191
Days on Market6
Taxes$7,812 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1840
CountyEssex County
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Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Dianne Moore

Sold By Realty ONE Group Nest, Jose Martinez

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Building Information for 16 Ditson Place

Stories-Year Built1840Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,681 SF

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Property Information for 16 Ditson Place

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3501.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Certified Historic
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Tenney
  • High School: Methuen High
  • Middle School: Tenney
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Accessory Apt., Bedroom, Den, Bonus Room
  • Interior Features: Security System, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Porch - Screened
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Side Entry, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Side Entry, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 225.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom1 Length: 12.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 30.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Concrete
  • Bathroom2 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 66.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 6.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior,Exterior Access,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 234.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Paper Based,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 18.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 18X15
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 289.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Exterior Access,Wainscoting,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Property is sold AS-IS. Possible asbestos on basement pipes. This is in the Historic District with restrictions. Please read all attachments. Buyer and Buyer agent to DO DUE DILIGENCE. This is attached to the listing MLS # 73429193
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2044009
  • Assessments: $738,400
  • Block: 00051
  • Book: 1038
  • Lot: 00005
  • Map: 00714
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CBD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Granite
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 16 Ditson Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 24, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73429191

$780,000—
Sep 17, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73429193

$739,000—
Sep 16, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73429191

—
Sep 16, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73429191

—
Sep 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73429191

$739,000—
Sep 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73429193

$739,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/24/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73429191

$780,000
09/17/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73429193

$739,000
09/16/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73429191

—
09/16/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73429191

—
09/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73429191

$739,000
09/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73429193

$739,000

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

Public Records for 16 Ditson Place

Taxable ValueLand$209,200Additions$529,200Total$738,400
Tax Record2025$7,812 ($651 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,501 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,501 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,743 SqFtStories3Lot Size10,681 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1840ZoningCBDCountyESSEXAPNMETH M:00714 B:00051 L:00005

Schools near 16 Ditson Place

This home is within Methuen School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Tenney Grammar School
Public - PK to 8
Methuen High School
Public - 9 to 12
Presentation of Mary Academy
Private - 9 to 12
St Monica School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Tenney Grammar School
PublicPK to 8

Methuen High School
Public9 to 12

Presentation of Mary Academy
Private9 to 12

St Monica School
PrivatePK to 8

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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Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Dianne Moore

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