$549,000 · For sale

Everything has been done! You'll notice the gleaming wood floors and exceptional renovation the moment you walk in. Beautiful 6-room, 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath Cape offering the perfect blend of modern amenities and classic charm! The inviting floor plan features an open kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances overlooking a spacious dining area, 1st floor bedroom, a full ceramic tile bath, livingroom and convenient laundry complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and a second full ceramic tile bath. Major improvements include all-new windows, all new plumbing and electrical, blown-in insulation throughout, a new roof, new copper water line and electrical service to the street. Basement is clean w/walk out and offers expansion possibilities. A back yard awaits future BBQ's and newly paved driveway with room for four cars. This freshly renovated home is vacant and waiting for it's new owners to move in just in time for the holidays!
197 Oakland Ave is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home for sale in Methuen, MA 01844 with 1,272 square feet, asking $549,000. It was built in 1940. It has been on our site since October 27, 2026.
The median asking price among the 29 other 3-bedroom single-family homes for sale in Methuen is $648,000. This one asks about 15% less. At $432 a square foot, it compares with a median of $327 among the 66 other single-family homes for sale in Methuen with a stated size.
At 1,272 square feet, it is smaller than 86% of the 29 other 3-bedroom single-family homes in Methuen with a stated size.
This home is assessed at $459,900 for fiscal year 2025. The assessor lists a lot of 0.80 acres.
It scores 71 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.
The closest train or subway stop is Lawrence (MBTA Haverhill Line), about 2.7 miles away. The closest bus stop is Quick Stop (MeVa route 25), about 0.2 miles away.
The closest public schools by level are Methuen Early Childhood Center (1.1 miles), Arlington Middle School (1.3 miles) and RISE Academy (1.2 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.
Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73595582, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line. Assessed values and past sales are public records from municipal assessors, published by MassGIS. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value.
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