Last Sold Price
2 beds1,311 sqft$385/sqft
97 Birchwood Rd, Methuen, MA 01844

Description

WELCOME 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...WELCOME 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!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/30/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Patricia A. Lee • ERA Key Realty Services

Property Details for 97 Birchwood Road

Status
MLS #
73384970
Days on Market
21
Taxes
$4,791 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1936
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

$475,000

Avg days on market

45

Sale-to-list ratio

98.7%

Methuen, MA

9 comparable properties found

$530,000 | 15 Swan Avenue, Methuen, MA 01844
1/21
1

$530,000

Sold 06/01/26

2
Bedrooms
1,183
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$560,000 | 19 Florence Road, Methuen, MA 01844
1/41
2

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Sold 08/18/26

2
Bedrooms
1,488
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$440,000 | 82 Oakside Avenue, Methuen, MA 01844
1/14
3

$440,000

Sold 03/13/26

2
Bedrooms
1,128
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$475,000 | 11 Breen Avenue, Methuen, MA 01844
1/27
4

$475,000

Sold 12/20/24

2
Bedrooms
1,496
Square Feet
0.20
Acres
$481,000 | 75 Hampshire Street, Methuen, MA 01844
1/22
5

$481,000

Sold 03/21/25

2
Bedrooms
1,390
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$435,000 | 16 Hartung Street, Methuen, MA 01844
1/32
6

$435,000

Sold 06/18/26

2
Bedrooms
1,335
Square Feet
0.69
Acres
a front view of a house
1/32
7

$480,000

Sold 09/18/25

2
Bedrooms
1,240
Square Feet
0.56
Acres
$465,000 | 3 Elm Street, Methuen, MA 01844
1/35
8

$465,000

Sold 07/31/26

2
Bedrooms
1,318
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
a view of a house with a tree
1/5
9

$385,000

Sold 06/24/26

2
Bedrooms
1,248
Square Feet
0.10
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of ERA Key Realty Services, Patricia A. Lee

Sold By Compass, Deacon Swift

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Building Information for 97 Birchwood Road

Stories-Year Built1936Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,001 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,966 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,567

Property Taxes

$399

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 97 Birchwood Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1311.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Tenney
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • 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: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Office, Walk-up Attic
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch - Enclosed
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Remodeled,Window Seat
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Archway
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Open Floorplan
  • Family Room Level: Second
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Archway
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Open Floor Plan
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Sellers related to listing agent
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2046320
  • Assessments: $452,800
  • Block: 44
  • Book: 15790
  • Lot: 6
  • Map: 816
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RG
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 97 Birchwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73384970

$505,000
Jun 25, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73384970

Jun 10, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73384970

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73384970

$505,000
06/25/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73384970

06/10/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73384970

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

Public Records for 97 Birchwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$188,500Additions$264,300Total$452,800
Tax Record2025$4,791 ($399 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,311 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,311 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt876 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,001 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936Year Renovated1936ZoningRGCountyESSEXAPNMETH M:00816 B:00044 L:00006

Schools near 97 Birchwood Road

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

Methuen High School
Public9 to 12

St Monica School
PrivatePK to 8

Presentation of Mary Academy
Private9 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 97 Birchwood Road, Methuen, MA 01844
$505,000
2
1,311
5,001
$320,000
3
1,365
5,001
$190,000
3
2.5
1,532
5,001
$190,000
3
1,568
5,000
$1
3
2,044
$99,000
2
3,218
5,001

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Listing Courtesy of ERA Key Realty Services, Patricia A. Lee

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