21 Observatory Rd
Methuen, MA 01844
3 bd 2 ba 1,628 sqft Built 1989 Lot 25,265 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$564,000
Sep 26, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2022 | Sold | $564,000 | MLS #73009560 |
| Aug 2, 2022 | Price changed | $569,900 | MLS #73009560 |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Price changed | $585,000 | MLS #73009560 |
| Jul 9, 2022 | Listed | $599,900 | MLS #73009560 |
| May 7, 2016 | Sold | $340,000 | MLS #71964294 |
| Feb 29, 2016 | Listed | $349,900 | MLS #71964294 |
| Oct 1, 2015 | Listing removed | $336,900 | MLSPIN |
| Sep 15, 2015 | Price changed | $336,900 | MLS #71866635 |
| Aug 21, 2015 | Price changed | $341,900 | MLS #71866635 |
| Jul 16, 2015 | Price changed | $349,900 | MLS #71866635 |
| Jul 1, 2015 | Listed | $364,900 | MLS #71866635 |
| Aug 20, 2014 | Sold | $331,900 | MLS #71686617 |
| Jul 29, 2014 | Listing removed | $334,900 | PrimeMLS |
| May 25, 2014 | Listed | $334,900 | MLS #4358584 |
| May 24, 2014 | Listed | $334,900 | MLS #71686617 |
| Oct 10, 2005 | Sold | $355,000 | MLS #70255488 |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Listed | $369,900 | MLS #70255488 |
| Oct 30, 1989 | Sold | $184,900 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $331,800 | $251,700 | $583,500 | $6,173 |
| 2024 | $322,000 | $221,100 | $543,100 | $5,898 |
| 2023 | $285,900 | $195,600 | $481,500 | $5,634 |
| 2022 | $236,800 | $170,100 | $406,900 | $5,310 |
| 2021 | $236,800 | $161,600 | $398,400 | $5,255 |
| 2020 | $228,000 | $161,600 | $389,600 | $5,236 |
| 2019 | $201,700 | $153,100 | $354,800 | $5,035 |
| 2018 | $183,800 | $144,600 | $328,400 | $4,686 |
| 2017 | $183,800 | $144,600 | $328,400 | $4,811 |
| 2016 | $165,800 | $144,600 | $310,400 | $4,597 |
| 2015 | $160,100 | $136,100 | $296,200 | $4,325 |
| 2014 | $157,200 | $136,100 | $293,300 | $4,356 |
| 2006 | $196,600 | $149,700 | $346,300 | $3,214 |
| 2005 | $203,200 | $125,900 | $329,100 | $3,304 |
| 2004 | $169,900 | $88,500 | $258,400 | $3,031 |
| 2003 | $169,900 | $88,500 | $258,400 | $3,034 |
Property facts
Year built
1989
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,628 sqft
Lot size
25,265 sqft
ZIP code
01844
City
Methuen
Street
Observatory Rd
Coordinates
42.70785, -71.21685
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,721
Gross rental yield
10.04%
Implied cap rate
6.53%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 21 Observatory Rd last sell?
21 Observatory Rd most recently sold on Sep 26, 2022 for $564,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 21 Observatory Rd?
The most recent total assessment for 21 Observatory Rd (year 2025) is $583,500 with $6,173 in property tax.
How does 21 Observatory Rd's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 3.5% above the last sale price of $564,000.
When was 21 Observatory Rd built?
21 Observatory Rd was built in 1989.
How does 21 Observatory Rd compare to others on Observatory Rd?
We track 1 other property on Observatory Rd. Browse the list under "Other properties on Observatory Rd" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 21 Observatory Rd?
21 Observatory Rd is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,628 sqft, 25,265 sqft lot single_family.
Is 21 Observatory Rd a flip candidate?
No — 21 Observatory Rd does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 21 Observatory Rd a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 21 Observatory Rd 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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