Classic Cape style meets updated comfort at 119 Lawrence Street in Methuen! This three-bedroom home brings together a renovated kitchen, hardwood floors, a garage and an above-ground pool in a convenient commuter location. With updates to key systems and features to enjoy in every season, this property offers a welcome combination of character, comfort and everyday practicality. The renovated kitchen is a standout, providing an updated setting for everything from morning coffee and weeknight dinners to preparing your favorite meals for guests. Hardwood flooring adds warmth and timeless appeal, complementing the home’s classic Cape character and creating a backdrop for your own furnishings and style. Three bedrooms offer options for sleeping accommodations, a guest room or a dedicated home office, depending on your needs. Whether you are working from home, hosting overnight visitors or simply looking for room to make your own, the bedroom count offers useful flexibility. A newer forced hot air heating and central air-conditioning system helps keep the home comfortable through New England’s changing seasons, while on-demand hot water adds another practical update. Outside, the above-ground pool sets the scene for summer fun, refreshing swims and weekends spent enjoying time at home. Picture cooling off after a busy day or making the most of a sunny afternoon without packing up for a trip to the beach. The garage adds valuable utility, with options for vehicle parking or storing tools, outdoor equipment and seasonal items. The commuter-friendly Methuen location adds to the appeal, making this an option for buyers who want home comforts with convenience for their daily travels. From the renovated kitchen and hardwood floors to the updated heating and cooling, pool and garage, this Cape brings together an appealing collection of sought-after features.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,299 sq ftLot Size
$347Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kerry Nicolls• Foundation Brokerage Group
East Methuen, located between the Merrimack River and the Lawrence line, is a residential and riverside Methuen neighborhood with mill-era street grids and wooded pockets. Character concentrates around the Route 110 corridor near the Methuen–Lawrence bridge, where corner markets, takeout counters, and auto shops set a steady, working-day rhythm. The Loop Shopping Center serves as a practical retail anchor, while nearby Nevins Memorial Library and Methuen Memorial Music Hall add civic and cultural weight. Housing leans toward classic New England colonials, capes, and compact multifamily homes with deep setbacks. River views and small parks shape a walk-and-pause pace along the water. Commuter routes thread toward I-93 and the Merrimack Valley.
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Market insights
119 Lawrence St · $499,900
DAYS ON MARKET
37 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.5%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$499,900
Median sale price in this area is $752,432. (51% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
RE/MAX PRESENTS...A 3BR CAPE IN GOOD CONDITION.FRONT TO BACK LR,UPDATED KITCHEN, FORMAL DR, GARAGE. A PRIVATE WELL LAND- SCAPED FENCED YARD COMPLETES A TERRIFIC PROPERTY .ON LB
MLS PIN #16108905
May 16, 1994
Sold
$80,000
$56/sq ft
May 10, 1994
Listing Removed
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Sep 30, 1993
Listed
$83,000
$58/sq ft
GREAT SHAPE MODERN KITCHEN WITH ISLAND. NEW APPLIANCES. NEW BATH. ALL FRESH PAINT AND PAPER. NEW CARPETS. NICE YARD WITH SHED. WALK-IN CEDAR CLOSETS. EXCELLENT VALUE.
Public Records
Jul 25, 1988
Sold
$139,000
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,146 (+8.9%)
$152,500 + $201,900
$354,400
2022
$3,808 (+5.6%)
$119,300 + $172,500
$291,800
2021
$3,607 (+2.4%)
$112,700 + $160,800
$273,500
2020
$3,523 (+3.0%)
$106,100 + $156,000
$262,100
2019
$3,420 (+2.4%)
$99,500 + $141,500
$241,000
2018
$3,339 (+6.9%)
$99,500 + $134,500
$234,000
2017
$3,123 (+8.2%)
$92,800 + $120,400
$213,200
2016
$2,886 (+13.4%)
$86,200 + $108,700
$194,900
2015
$2,546 (+0.3%)
$71,600 + $102,800
$174,400
2014
$2,538 (+5.2%)
$71,600 + $99,300
$170,900
2013
$2,412 (+1.0%)
$71,600 + $95,900
$167,500
2012
$2,388 (+1.8%)
$75,600 + $107,500
$183,100
2011
$2,346 (−5.3%)
$71,600 + $113,300
$184,900
2010
$2,478 (+2.1%)
$87,500 + $121,400
$208,900
2009
$2,428
$92,800 + $131,800
$224,600
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,440
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2043880
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Methuen, MA • 01844
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Methuen. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 119 Lawrence St
$503,531
$3,631 over list price of $500K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $527K to $560K.