Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,638 sqft
897 Riverside Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.09 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$330/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Close to restaurants and natural attractions . . . plus a updated deck for grilling and socializing! A special Methuen find, this 3-bedroom 2-bath Cape Cod home awaits its new owners. Located on a charming street, the home is within pedestrian range of parks and open spaces Raymond J. Martin Riverside Park, and minutes to the shopping and dining options of Merrimac Plaza. The low-maintenance yard is easy on the back, wallet, and schedule. On the recently updated deck, the grill, cooler, and household...Close to restaurants and natural attractions . . . plus a updated deck for grilling and socializing! A special Methuen find, this 3-bedroom 2-bath Cape Cod home awaits its new owners. Located on a charming street, the home is within pedestrian range of parks and open spaces Raymond J. Martin Riverside Park, and minutes to the shopping and dining options of Merrimac Plaza. The low-maintenance yard is easy on the back, wallet, and schedule. On the recently updated deck, the grill, cooler, and household barbecuer form a natural trio. Updated shower/tub. New electrical panel. Reflecting the incoming sunlight, hardwoods exude a legacy feel in the entryway and living areas. The kitchen is pleasantly appointed and the natural light lends warmth to the room. The 3 bedrooms and office offer the luxury of private space. The driveway area easily parks 5 vehicles. The unfinished basement also presents a menu of conversion options, whether you want a rec room, guest room, studio, or home office
  • Listed by: Alfred Colon • Empire Real Estate™
Listing closed: 03/04/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73329038

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$565,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

106.0%

Methuen, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Empire Real Estate™, Alfred Colon

Sold By Pena Realty Corporation, Maria Ledo

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Property Information for 897 Riverside Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,813 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Methuen
  • Area: MA-Methuen
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 4,138 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1638.0
  • Color: Blue
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Vinyl, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Deck - Vinyl
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Vinyl
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2042314
  • Assessments: $443,200
  • Block: 00161
  • Book: 8036
  • Lot: 00006
  • Map: 00618
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: RG
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 897 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 4, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73329038

$540,000
Jan 24, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73329038

Jan 24, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73329038

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/04/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73329038

$540,000
01/24/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73329038

01/24/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73329038

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

Public Records for 897 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$189,900Additions$269,900Total$459,800
Tax Record2025$4,865 ($405 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,638 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,638 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt936 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,143 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningRGCountyESSEXAPNMETH M:00618 B:00161 L:00006

Schools near 897 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
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Tenney Grammar School
PublicK to 8

Methuen High School
Public9 to 12

St. Ann's Home
PrivatePK to 11

Our Lady of Good Counsel 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 897 Riverside Drive, Methuen, MA 01844
$540,000
3
1,638
4,138
$449,900
3
1,428
4,234
$240,000
2
936
4,173
$225,000
3
1,664
4,204
$450,000
3
972
5,001
$169,900
4
1,080
5,000

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Listing Courtesy of Empire Real Estate™, Alfred Colon

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