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Methuen, MA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Methuen
Methuen is an attractive location for those who want to live in a smaller city with large city amenities nearby. The city’s history can be found throughout some of the…
Methuen is an attractive location for those who want to live in a smaller city with large city amenities nearby. The city’s history can be found throughout some of the architecture and is maintained through community involvement. Retirees will not be disappointed with their decision to make 55+ communities in Methuen their home.
Methuen Climate & Geography
The city of Methuen is located in Eastern Massachusetts along the border of New Hampshire. Methuen lies within a humid continental climate zone. Therefore it has warm summers and cold winters that often dip below freezing. The city experiences more rainfall and twice as much snowfall as the national average. There are also about 200 sunny days in the city each year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment in the Methuen Area
Methuen Museum of History features displays, artifacts, and exhibits that chronicles Methuen’s history for residents to explore. Additionally residents enjoy concerts, events, and recitals hosted at Methuen Memorial Music Hall.
Methuen residents can take a day trip to explore the Boston which is less than an hour away.
Methuen Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Methuen is higher than the national average, however it is lower than the state average. Undoubtedly the high cost of housing is the primary factor. On the other hand, two other indexes, health care and transportation are lower than both the state and national average.
Massachusetts does not tax Social Security benefits and most government employee pension income. All other income is taxed at a 5.15 percent flat rate, additionally there is a 6.25 percent combined sales tax in Methuen.
Health Care in the Methuen Area
Lawrence General Hospital and Lowell General Hospital are located within ten miles of Methuen and are rated high performing by U.S. News
Frequently Asked Questions
In Methuen, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Methuen has 89 homes, the largest has 240 homes, and the average communities consists of 165 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Methuen. Approximately 75.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Stone Castle Estates is a gated communities with 89 homes, and Preserve at Emerald Pines is another gated communities with 192 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Methuen stay on the market for around 30 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $726,389, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Preserve at Emerald Pines average around $892,087, while homes in Regency at Methuen average around $799,900.
10 communities near Methuen
14 homes near Methuen
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,209 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,961 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,490 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,500 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,507 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,046 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,438 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,797 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,654 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,649 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,490 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|955 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|4 baths
|2,985 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,907 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Methuen, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Methuen has 89 homes, the largest has 240 homes, and the average communities consists of 165 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Methuen. Approximately 75.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Stone Castle Estates is a gated communities with 89 homes, and Preserve at Emerald Pines is another gated communities with 192 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Methuen stay on the market for around 30 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $726,389, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Preserve at Emerald Pines average around $892,087, while homes in Regency at Methuen average around $799,900.
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