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263 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844

$685,000

Last sold 04/17/2026 after 48 Hours

3
bed
2
bath
1,676
Sqft ($409/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 263 Forest St

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 2008

HOA fee $0/month

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Rental estimate

Property description

Welcome to this turn key beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath Colonial in desirable West Methuen. The main level features a spacious open eat-in kitchen that flows seamlessly to a large deck perfect for entertaining & overlooking a stunning turfed backyard ideal for sports and recreation, plus a paved patio and fully fenced yard for added privacy. The inviting living room with fireplace and hardwood flooring throughout the first floor creates a warm, cohesive feel. Upstairs, the primary suite offers two generous his-and-her closets & a shared en-suite bath. Two additional spacious bedrooms complete the second floor, along with a convenience of second floor laundry. The unfinished walkout basement offers excellent potential for future living space, home gym, or recreation area. This home combines comfort, functionality & outdoor enjoyment in a sought after location close to schools, shopping & commuter routes. OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED!

Listed by

Listing Agent - Lisa Jackson

Listing Office - DiPietro Group Real Estate

Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

MLS#73502229 • last updated 4 months ago

Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 1 minute ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	Central Air
Heating	Forced Air, Natural Gas
Levels/Style	Colonial
MLS #	73502229
Type	Residential
Status	Closed
SubType	Single Family Residence
SqFt	1676
Lot Size (SqFt)	0.11
Annual Property Tax	5682.56
Year Built	2008

Interior
Bathroom 2	Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Cabinets - Upgraded
Primary Bathroom	Yes
Total # of Bathrooms	2
Bathroom 1	Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Cabinets - Upgraded
# Full Baths	1
# Half Baths	1
Total # of Bedrooms	3
Bedroom 3	Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 2	Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
Basement	Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Living Room	Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
Total # of Rooms	6
Laundry	Gas Dryer Hookup
Kitchen	Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Slider, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
Flooring	Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances	Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
# Fireplaces	1
Fireplace	Living Room
Window Features	Screens

Exterior
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter
Roof	Shingle
Construction	Frame
Parking Desc	Paved Drive
# Parking Spaces	5
Exterior Features	Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard
Patio/ Porch	Deck - Composite, Patio
Fencing	Fenced

Amenities / Utilities
Sewer	Public Sewer
Utilities	For Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Water Source	Public

Location
County	Essex
Community Features	Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School
Subdivision	West Methuen
Elementary School	Marsh Grammar School
Middle School	Marsh Grammar School
High School	Methuen High School
Zoning	MA
APN	2038476
Directions	Rt 93 To Exit 43 To Rt 113 To Hill Street To Forest Street

Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage	Public
Road Surface	Paved

$680K

Range: $625K-$734K

Last 30 days

Rental est.: $2,912/month

• Gross rent multiplier: 19.6

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May 2026
MLS # 73502229
May 27, 2026 Sold
$685,000 (+5.4%)
Apr 17, 2026 Active
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Apr 15, 2026 Price Change
$649,900 (-23.5%)
Apr 15, 2026 Listed
$849,900 (+117.9%)
Dec 2018
MLS # 72417938
Dec 17, 2018 Sold
$390,000 (+8.4%)
Oct 31, 2018 Listed
$359,900
Apr 2015
MLS # 71815511
Apr 29, 2015 Price Change
$359,900 (-4.0%)
Apr 10, 2015 Listed
$374,900 (+18.3%)
Jun 2008
MLS # 70732018
Jun 27, 2008 Sold
$317,000
Mar 25, 2008 Listed
$319,900 (+190.8%)
Jun 2008
Public Records
Jun 27, 2008 Sold
$317,000 (-0.9%)
Dec 2007
Public Records
Dec 12, 2007 Sold
$110,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2025
$5,469 +0.2%

$516,900 +2.8%
2024
$5,460 +3.9%

$502,800 +11.93%
2023
$5,256 +5.6%

$449,200 +17.81%
2022
$4,976 +6.4%

$381,300 +7.53%
2021
$4,677 +1.0%

$354,600 +2.93%
2020
$4,630 +3.5%

$344,500 +9.3%
2019
$4,473 +2.8%

$315,200 +3.38%
2018
$4,351 +3.3%

$304,900 +6.02%
2017
$4,213 +2.5%

$287,600
2016
$4,111 +4.0%

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2015
$3,951

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263 Forest St
$685K
The West End
$624K -6% y/y
01844
$644K +12% y/y
Methuen
$649K +6% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
273 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844	$685,000	3/2	1,842	0.01
261 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844	$664,000	3/2	1,968	0.01
20 Vista Cir, Methuen, MA 01844	$786,000	4/3	2,530	0.02
272 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844	$595,000	3/1	1,547	0.03
24 Vista Cir, Methuen, MA 01844	$703,000	3/2	1,666	0.03
257 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844	$674,000	3/1	1,716	0.03
256-258 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844	$680,000	4/2	2,100	0.04
281 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844	$730,000	3/1	2,090	0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.