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About this home
Set on a level half-acre lot in a peaceful Methuen neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers space, comfort, and versatility. The bright kitchen features granite countertops and freshly painted white cabinetry, while the heated sunroom provides the perfect year-round spot to relax overlooking the fenced backyard. All three bedrooms are conveniently located on the main level, including a spacious primary bedroom with direct access to the full bath. The finished walkout lower level adds valuable living space with exciting potential for an in-law setup, guest quarters, home office, or family room. Additional highlights include a one-car garage, teak hardwood flooring, fully fenced-in backyard, and recently added gutters with leaf guards. Enjoy a quiet residential setting just minutes from major highways, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences.
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
56 Sycamore Rd · $689,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.5%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$689,900
Median sale price in this area is $752,432. (9% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Vaulted ceilings
Ceiling fans
Office
Sun room
Central vacuum
Skylight
Total of 9 rooms
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor with wall-to-wall carpet and ceiling fan
Two additional first-floor bedrooms with wall-to-wall carpet and ceiling fans
Basement includes an office (carpeted, ceiling fan)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms — one on the first floor with stone/ceramic tile flooring
One full bathroom in the basement with stone/ceramic tile flooring
Kitchen
Stone/granite/solid countertops
Stainless steel appliances
Tile flooring
Recessed lighting
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Dryer hookup (electric)
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood floors in living and dining areas
Wall-to-wall carpet in bedrooms, family room, and office
Wood and tile also present
Heating & cooling
Natural gas baseboard heating
Wall cooling units
Exterior features
Enclosed porch
Exterior deck
Patio
Fenced yard
Home design
Single-family residence
Above-grade and below-grade finished living areas (finished basement with walk-out access)
Parking
Attached garage with garage door opener and storage
One covered garage space
Six open off-street paved parking spaces (seven total)
Garage provides under access
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
White exterior color
Year built reported from public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
HOA & community
Neighborhood offers public transportation, shopping, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility access, highway access, and nearby houses of worship
Other
Property sits on a level, paved, publicly maintained road
Lot is approximately 0.51 acres
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
***Offers due by Saturday at 7:00 PM***This one checks all of the boxes! Location is prime, set on a level half acre lot, in an absolutely perfect, quiet neighborhood, off the beaten path, yet just 2 minutes to all highways, shopping, and dining! This open concept split entry is a sprawling 50' long, and features beautiful teak wood floors, granite counter tops, a remodeled full bath, and the coziest, heated, 4 season sun room, you are just going to love! The lower level is finished w/ high ceilings, ample natural sunlight, and currently is laid out with a family room, full bath, and private office, but could potentially be converted to an in-law, or au-pair suite (town approval required). This home is in move in condition, and is ready for you to write it's next few chapters!
Public Records
Jun 29, 2001
Sold
$220,000
$87/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1983
Sold
$20,500
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,532 (+4.8%)
$197,400 + $275,400
$472,800
2022
$5,280 (+5.7%)
$164,500 + $240,100
$404,600
2021
$4,994 (+1.0%)
$156,200 + $222,400
$378,600
2020
$4,946 (+3.9%)
$156,200 + $211,800
$368,000
2019
$4,762 (+4.0%)
$139,800 + $195,800
$335,600
2018
$4,579 (+4.6%)
$139,800 + $181,100
$320,900
2017
$4,377 (+4.3%)
$139,800 + $159,000
$298,800
2016
$4,196 (+2.8%)
$131,600 + $151,700
$283,300
2015
$4,082 (+5.4%)
$131,600 + $148,000
$279,600
2014
$3,874 (+3.1%)
$115,100 + $145,800
$260,900
2013
$3,757 (+3.9%)
$115,100 + $145,800
$260,900
2012
$3,617 (+1.6%)
$131,600 + $145,800
$277,400
2011
$3,561 (+3.5%)
$131,600 + $149,000
$280,600
2010
$3,442 (+2.7%)
$131,600 + $158,600
$290,200
2009
$3,350
$139,800 + $170,100
$309,900
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,535
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,535
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2045527
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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, 15 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
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 27% for direct sun exposure in Methuen. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 56 Sycamore Rd
$692,167
$2,267 over list price of $690K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $635K to $780K.