897 Riverside Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
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897 Riverside Dr
Methuen, MA 01844

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,638 sqft

$551,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,307/mo*
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$551,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,307/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,638 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1940
Living Area
1,638 sqft
Price/Sqft
$337
Parking
5 Open Spaces

About this House

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
897 Riverside Dr, Methuen, MA 01844 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,638 sqft single-family home built in 1940. It last sold for the $540,000 asking price on Mar 4, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $551,400, with a rent estimate of $3,755/month.

Home Details for 897 Riverside Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1638 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric RangeAppliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: NoFloors: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck - VinylFencing: FencedExterior: Deck - Vinyl, Storage, Fenced YardFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 5No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1638

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
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: 2042314

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $540,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jan 24 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Methuen

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1638 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Highway AccessNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4138 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73329038Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1638

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsLaundromatHighway Access
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Alfred Colon, (978) 390-4920
Empire Real Estate™, (978) 662-1981
Bought with: Maria Ledo, (978) 609-1670, Pena Realty Corporation, (617) 389-1777
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73329038

Price History for 897 Riverside Dr

DatePriceEventSource
03/04/2025$540,000Sold
MLS PIN #73329038
01/24/2025$540,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73329038
01/24/2025$540,000ListingRemovedMLS PIN #73310276
01/23/2025$540,000PendingToActiveMLS PIN #73310276
01/20/2025$540,000ContingentMLS PIN #73310276
01/16/2025$540,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #73310276
01/01/2025$545,897PriceChange
MLS PIN #73310276
12/02/2024$555,485PriceChange
MLS PIN #73310276
11/06/2024$574,897Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73310276
07/18/2003$252,000Sold
N/A
07/30/1999$70,950Sold
N/A
07/31/1996$105,000Sold
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$4,865
Assessment$459,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 897 Riverside Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
32 Glen Ave, Methuen, MA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$565,000
12/19/25
3
1.5
1,728
15 Dale St, Methuen, MA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$550,000
08/14/25
4
2
1,670
866 Riverside Dr, Methuen, MA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$593,000
10/10/25
4
1.5
2,199
6 Endicott St, Lawrence, MA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$540,000
08/27/25
3
2.5
1,591
5 Magnolia St, Lawrence, MA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$530,000
11/07/25
3
1.5
1,111
21 Moison Ave, Methuen, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$550,000
07/24/26
4
1
1,456
56 Plymouth St, Methuen, MA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$525,000
11/14/25
3
2
1,456
31 Madison St, Methuen, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$495,000
09/30/25
2
1
1,584
1100 Essex St, Lawrence, MA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$610,000
04/03/26
3
1.5
1,594
22 Elm St, Methuen, MA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$450,000
06/05/26
3
1.5
1,391

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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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