257 Forest St
Methuen, MA 01844
3 bd 3 ba 1,716 sqft Built 1960 Lot 9,265 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$535,000
Apr 21, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2022 | Sold | $535,000 | MLS #72949691 |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Listed | $489,900 | MLS #72949691 |
| May 11, 2020 | Sold | $405,000 | MLS #72640142 |
| Nov 2, 2016 | Sold | $349,900 | MLS #72058930 |
| Aug 26, 2016 | Listed | $349,900 | MLS #72058930 |
| Jun 2, 2016 | Listing removed | $289,900 | MLSPIN |
| Apr 29, 2016 | Listed | $289,900 | MLS #71997126 |
| Apr 5, 2014 | Listing removed | $234,900 | MLSPIN |
| Apr 7, 2013 | Listed | $234,900 | MLS #71504981 |
| Mar 5, 2013 | Listing removed | $99,900 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 20, 2013 | Listed | $99,900 | MLS #71484743 |
| Jan 1, 2008 | Listing removed | $329,700 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 12, 2007 | Listed | $329,700 | MLS #70597348 |
| Sep 2, 2003 | Sold | $270,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $260,500 | $205,000 | $465,500 | $4,925 |
| 2024 | $260,500 | $187,000 | $447,500 | $4,860 |
| 2023 | $225,800 | $166,200 | $392,000 | $4,586 |
| 2022 | $199,800 | $138,500 | $338,300 | $4,415 |
| 2021 | $182,900 | $131,600 | $314,500 | $4,148 |
| 2020 | $176,400 | $131,600 | $308,000 | $4,140 |
| 2019 | $152,300 | $117,700 | $270,000 | $3,831 |
| 2018 | $144,600 | $117,700 | $262,300 | $3,743 |
| 2017 | $130,300 | $117,700 | $248,000 | $3,633 |
| 2016 | $123,800 | $110,800 | $234,600 | $3,474 |
| 2015 | $119,900 | $110,800 | $230,700 | $3,368 |
| 2014 | $119,900 | $97,000 | $216,900 | $3,221 |
| 2006 | $145,000 | $124,700 | $269,700 | $2,503 |
| 2005 | $138,400 | $102,500 | $240,900 | $2,419 |
| 2004 | $121,000 | $72,000 | $193,000 | $2,264 |
| 2003 | $121,000 | $72,000 | $193,000 | $2,266 |
Property facts
Year built
1960
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
1,716 sqft
Lot size
9,265 sqft
ZIP code
01844
City
Methuen
Street
Forest St
Coordinates
42.71227, -71.21827
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,976
Gross rental yield
11.16%
Implied cap rate
7.25%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 257 Forest St last sell?
257 Forest St most recently sold on Apr 21, 2022 for $535,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 257 Forest St?
The most recent total assessment for 257 Forest St (year 2025) is $465,500 with $4,925 in property tax.
How does 257 Forest St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 13.0% below the last sale price of $535,000.
When was 257 Forest St built?
257 Forest St was built in 1960.
How does 257 Forest St compare to others on Forest St?
We track 8 other properties on Forest St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Forest St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 257 Forest St?
257 Forest St is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,716 sqft, 9,265 sqft lot single_family.
Is 257 Forest St a flip candidate?
Yes — 257 Forest St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 257 Forest St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 257 Forest 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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