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$999,900

173 Forest St, Methuen MA 01844
Methuen, MA 01844
Listed by Matthew McLennan
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Living area
3,242 sqft
Year built
1915

About this home

*** 2 HOMES ON 1 LOT!!!**** An absolute rare gem in West Methuen! This exceptional property offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a true family compound featuring two completely detached single-family homes on a massive, gorgeously fenced lot complete with a sparkling inground pool. Perfect for those seeking unmatched flexibility beyond a traditional in-law setup, the main home is a stunning 1,700 sq ft Colonial that underwent an extensive studs-out renovation in 2021. Inside, you will find rich hardwood floors throughout, elegant granite countertops in the kitchen and baths, modern mini-split heating and cooling, and all-new windows installed in 2022. Just steps away, the sprawling 1,542 sq ft rear Ranch boasts its own hardwood floors, efficient FHA by gas heating, and a massive new deck perfect for quiet mornings or lively weekend BBQs. Prime location just minutes from rt 93, prime shopping, fine dining, and the Marsh Grammar School, this is your chance to have it all.

Highlights

Private pool

Property details

MLS #
73527495
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
129
On market date
June 1, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
8
Lot size
0.58 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Marsh Grammar School
1.5 mi away · Grades 0-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,076
Student:teacher ratio
12.0:1
District
Methuen
Middle
Alexander B Bruce
1.81 mi away · Grades 3-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
451
Student:teacher ratio
10.0:1
District
Lawrence
High
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical
1.76 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,655
Student:teacher ratio
11.3:1
District
Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical

Walkability

Blended score for Methuen's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

46
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.7 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
65 / 100
Restaurants & cafes8
Grocery stores1
Parks5
Schools2
Transit stops3
Pharmacies1

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Methuen, from live MLS data.

On the market 129 days -- 24 more days than Methuen's current average of 105 days.
For reference, the median list price across 233 active listings in Methuen right now is $589,900.

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$199,980 down
$799,920 loan
Principal & interest$5,188
Property tax (est.)$833
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 2, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.