581 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844
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581 Forest St
Methuen, MA 01844

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,536 sqft (on 0.93 acres)

$640,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,787/mo*
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$640,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,787/mo*
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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,536 sqft
(on 0.93 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape located in the highly desirable neighborhood of Methuen, MA. With approximately 1,536 sq ft of living space and situated on just under an acre of land, this home provides the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and convenience. Step inside to discover an inviting floor plan featuring a spacious living room and a cozy family room—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen, ideal for meal prep, opens to a bright dining area that’s perfect for family meals and gatherings. A convenient half bath is located on the first floor, while the full bath upstairs serves the three well-sized bedrooms, each offering ample closet space.This home is loaded with upgrades, including a newer roof, as well as new heating and air conditioning systems to ensure year-round comfort. The water heater is also newer, providing peace of mind for years to come.The partially finished basement offers additional flexible space for a home office, entertainment roo
581 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,536 sqft single-family home built in 1984. It last sold for $625,000 on Mar 14, 2025 (4% above the $599,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $640,600, with a rent estimate of $3,952/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
171 days ago

Home Details for 581 Forest St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1536 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckExterior: DeckFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 6No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 8Parking: Attached,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1344Finished Area (below surface): 192

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1984
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:00314 B:00131 L:00007L, 2036843

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $599,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Feb 02 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Methuen

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1536 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.93 acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73330164Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1344
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Stephan Coufos, (978) 758-3688
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty, (978) 475-4411
Bought with: The Premier Team, (508) 380-9296, Realty Executives Boston West, (508) 879-0660
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73330164

Price History for 581 Forest St

DatePriceEventSource
03/14/2025$625,000Sold
MLS PIN #73330164
02/03/2025$599,900PendingBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty #73330164
01/29/2025$599,900Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73330164
12/30/1996$169,900Sold
N/A
07/20/1988$186,000Sold
N/A
04/09/1987$172,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Methuen

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$580K
$11.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.5%
Price per sq ft
$329
$8MoM
Available listings
115
17MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,950
Assessment$562,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 581 Forest St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
7 Jade St, Methuen, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$610,000
10/15/25
3
1
1,410
90 Butternut Ln, Methuen, MA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$640,000
12/22/25
3
1
1,670
86 Butternut Ln, Methuen, MA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$726,000
12/17/25
3
2
1,786
272 Pelham St, Methuen, MA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$560,000
11/05/25
2
1
1,080
252 Pelham St, Methuen, MA
0.59
Single-Family Home
$600,000
03/26/26
3
1
1,661
50 Arrowwood St, Methuen, MA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$910,000
05/07/26
4
2.5
2,493
534 Forest St, Methuen, MA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$855,000
04/13/26
5
4
2,862
13 Riverview Ave, Methuen, MA
0.66
Single-Family Home
$665,000
11/26/25
3
2
1,974
37 Lexington Ave, Methuen, MA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$655,000
05/15/26
3
2
1,872
291 Pelham St, Methuen, MA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$690,000
09/16/25
4
2.5
2,766

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Methuen

At least 438 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 62 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 55 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 28 % Say there are community events

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  • SusanB
    "Oak St. has easy access to highways on either end of street, also very close to Shopping, Restaurants, and Hospitals. Kids played in yard all the time. Speed limit was just dropped from 25 mph to 20 mph. It is a very quiet street. It looks busier than it actually is. Great place to raise a family."
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  • Jasmine Cordero
    "Ive lived in this neighborhood since 2007 and i have never had any issues with anyone around here except for the on coming traffic this street is unforgiving if you’re not careful. The majority of people drive way to fast and they never stop to let anyone cross unless they have a red light so if it’s yellow be careful because the majority are going to speed up even faster to try to get passed the light before it turns red so if you have little ones i would definitely be very careful with children on Pelham Street in Methuen for sure otherwise no issues with the area "
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  • Trulia User
    "I leave on this neighborhood for 2 years and never have any problems all quiet good neighbors definitely a good neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice place to leave with the family and for older people,,, im leaving here for 2 years never have problems with neighbors "
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  • Lou Grasso
    "Safe, quiet and friendly neighborhood. Lived here since 1983. All 3 of our children went to public school system. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a great place to raise your children and bring family. There is a level of respect and appreciation with those in the neighborhood. Schools and public facilities are friendly and welcoming. I recommend Methuen to those who love community, safety and freedom for families to thrive."
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  • Dencil Polanco
    "Good school good community shopping is good restaurants are good around the area . Hospital very close by."
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  • Fragnater
    "Great town for children, Lots of good activities to do for parents and Children to do together soccer volleyball hiking swimming"
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  • Diana
    "Neighbors are amazing - it’s safe - very respectful neighborhood. Beautiful trees lining the street :-) lovely for walks "
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  • Mega M.
    "Quite neighborhood make relaxing environment to live here. Plus it's close to shopping center and very convenience to all major highways."
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  • Br L.
    "We hv lived in this neighborhood for 19 years and absolutely love it and all of our neighbors. We feel very fortunate to live in this beautiful, friendly neighborhood. It is the very best place to go walking and trick-or-treating!! "
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  • Gabbie S.
    "You generally don’t here dogs barking around the neighborhood but some dog owners don’t clean up after their dogs "
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  • Obeliskmj
    "Private, good to live in, quiet, passive . Clean and safe for people to walk in and exercise, to have fun with the family."
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  • Heather M.
    "Great walking trail (rail trail) but the sidewalks on the way there from my home has broken glass from bottles so you have to find a detour."
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  • Gabbie S.
    "The neighborhood is pretty lively, always a few houses that play there music. I wouldn’t call it a community event but it lets you know that people around here live happy lives. "
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  • Tracy M.
    "Access to shops and plenty of supermarkets. Diversity is a plus. Schools are great. Great restaurants. "
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  • Aaliyah G.
    "Easy access to highways. Close to shopping and restaurants. Straight shot into Boston from 495 close to MBTA in Haverhill."
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  • Massiel H.
    "I was born and raised her haven’t lived anywhere else friendly neighborhood and know it like the back of my hand "
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  • Genesis H.
    "It's a great neighborhood with great neighbors. I am happy to live here and looking forward to starting my family here. "
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  • Carol L.
    "All owners pick up their own dogs mess it’s just getting very loud with kids everybody does keep doing your yard very nice"
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  • Dawna M.
    "Easy access to the highway. Rt. 28 very close by. Snow removal needs improvement, there’s usually slush/snow on the hill making it hard to drive up it. "
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  • Dianafaydizoglio
    "Easy access to the highways, close to the elementary, middle and high school and quiet and peaceful. "
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  • Shannon H.
    "Great place to live. Schools are ok. Neighbors are nice. Neighboring towns are cool. Fun stuff to do. Convenient stores are located all over town. Has a movie theater "
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  • Najlajiminian
    "Great neighborhood for children and families!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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  • Robson M. J.
    "Not much to see here other than the burned down mansion and 4th fireworks. loop is shopping area but Salem is literally next door with more options and no taxes."
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  • Cinxoxo24
    "They would love it , the neighborhood is pet friendly. The people are friendly as well . It’s a safe place "
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  • Karen_ferullo
    "Great neighborhood for dogs. Most people in the neighborhood have dogs. Many people are walking dogs on a daily basis "
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  • Richard S.
    "still has small town feel parks streets schools well maintained BWO politics effect Thank you very much"
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  • Robson M. J.
    "this place is nice and queit but the crime is going up. Also the burned down mansion isna good attraction."
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  • KarenHiraldo
    "very friendly people . the line between lawrence and methuen is not good , loud , never parking , party all the time . not good for kids . but deep into methuen best place . very calm ."
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  • Robson M. J.
    "Christmas is pretty festive here with a big ol' tree. also the fourth of July is nice here too. Other than that pretty boring"
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  • Stephanie H.
    "The yards around here are pretty good. In my area I’m close to farm land milk st area so if you let the dogs out at night have a light on they may find A skunk or a possum "
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  • Stephanie H.
    "People around my neighborhood do walk their dogs a lot. You even se some people everyday same time like clock work. Honestly is a great area to walk your dog. "
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  • Angel M. P.
    "Puertorican festival , Italian festival , yearly Christmas parade is very good , a lot of family owned businesses "
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  • Cheryl
    "not enough places for them to run. many people with jobs don't spend enough time outdoors with thier dogs. "
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  • Kimberlyahearn80
    "East Methuen is best I think but it depends on what neighborhoods you’re looking into. The valley is good."
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