78 Ayer St
Methuen, MA 01844
3 bd 3 ba 1,614 sqft Built 1938 Lot 20,909 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$545,000
May 13, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Listing removed | $299,500 | MLSPIN |
| May 13, 2022 | Sold | $545,000 | MLS #72963943 |
| Apr 7, 2022 | Listed | $509,000 | MLS #72963943 |
| Jun 19, 2019 | Sold | $365,000 | MLS #72475585 |
| Jun 15, 2019 | Relisted | $365,000 | MLS #72475585 |
| Jun 6, 2019 | Relisted | $365,000 | MLS #72475585 |
| May 29, 2019 | Relisted | $365,000 | MLS #72475585 |
| May 23, 2019 | Relisted | $365,000 | MLS #72475585 |
| May 7, 2019 | Relisted | $365,000 | MLS #72475585 |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Relisted | $365,000 | MLS #72475585 |
| Apr 3, 2019 | Listed | $365,000 | MLS #72475585 |
| Jul 28, 2014 | Sold | $274,000 | MLS #71679440 |
| May 12, 2014 | Listed | $279,000 | MLS #71679440 |
| Aug 30, 2013 | Sold | $264,000 | MLS #71242279 |
| Jun 22, 2011 | Price changed | $259,900 | MLS #71242279 |
| Jun 3, 2011 | Listed | $269,900 | MLS #71242279 |
| Jun 2, 2011 | Listing removed | $269,900 | MLSPIN |
| May 19, 2011 | Price changed | $269,900 | MLS #71203011 |
| Mar 22, 2011 | Listed | $279,900 | MLS #71203011 |
| Nov 23, 2010 | Listing removed | $299,500 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 23, 2010 | Price changed | $299,500 | MLS #71106142 |
| Sep 8, 2010 | Price changed | $324,900 | MLS #71106142 |
| Jul 8, 2010 | Listed | $345,900 | MLS #71106142 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | Sold | $330,000 | MLS #70168347 |
| Apr 5, 2005 | Listed | $349,900 | MLS #70168347 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $278,200 | $239,800 | $518,000 | $5,480 |
| 2024 | $278,200 | $218,700 | $496,900 | $5,396 |
| 2023 | $237,900 | $194,400 | $432,300 | $5,058 |
| 2022 | $199,300 | $162,000 | $361,300 | $4,715 |
| 2021 | $186,600 | $153,900 | $340,500 | $4,491 |
| 2020 | $181,600 | $153,900 | $335,500 | $4,509 |
| 2019 | $164,000 | $137,700 | $301,700 | $4,281 |
| 2018 | $156,700 | $137,700 | $294,400 | $4,201 |
| 2017 | $141,500 | $137,700 | $279,200 | $4,090 |
| 2016 | $128,900 | $129,600 | $258,500 | $3,828 |
| 2015 | $122,600 | $129,600 | $252,200 | $3,682 |
| 2014 | $114,300 | $113,400 | $227,700 | $3,381 |
| 2006 | $143,600 | $177,100 | $320,700 | $2,976 |
| 2005 | $136,400 | $144,100 | $280,500 | $2,816 |
| 2004 | $113,700 | $103,100 | $216,800 | $2,543 |
| 2003 | $113,700 | $103,100 | $216,800 | $2,545 |
Property facts
Year built
1938
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
1,614 sqft
Lot size
20,909 sqft
ZIP code
01844
City
Methuen
Street
Ayer St
Coordinates
42.73125, -71.13414
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,681
Gross rental yield
10.31%
Implied cap rate
6.70%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 78 Ayer St last sell?
78 Ayer St most recently sold on May 13, 2022 for $545,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 78 Ayer St?
The most recent total assessment for 78 Ayer St (year 2025) is $518,000 with $5,480 in property tax.
How does 78 Ayer St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 5.0% below the last sale price of $545,000.
When was 78 Ayer St built?
78 Ayer St was built in 1938.
How does 78 Ayer St compare to others on Ayer St?
We track 8 other properties on Ayer St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Ayer St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 78 Ayer St?
78 Ayer St is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,614 sqft, 20,909 sqft lot single_family.
Is 78 Ayer St a flip candidate?
No — 78 Ayer St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 78 Ayer St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 78 Ayer St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-2.8%
Implied 1-yr
-11.4%
2026 Q3
$426.7K
2026 Q4
$411.8K
ZIP 01844 — Median Price History + Forecast
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