510 Prospect Street

Taxes: $8,756 (2026)

About this home

A RARE BLEND OF HISTORY, CHARACTER & MODERN LIVING! Step into a true Methuen oasis where the charm of the past meets today’s lifestyle. The City of Methuen’s historic resources inventory identifies the BARN at 510 Prospect Street as dating to c.1850 & is thoughtfully attached to the present (built in 2013) 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home. The impressive 4-story barn has been de-leaded & offers incredible versatility w/ parking for 4+ cars, additional lower-level parking, motorhome, boat, truck, workshop, storage, equipment space, studio or future creative possibilities AND has ADU potential. A secondary driveway from Wayside Ave provides easy access to the lower level of the barn & backyard. Set back from the road behind a white picket fence, the beautifully established grounds are a gardener’s dream, featuring approximately 32 varieties of trees, shrubs & perennials, including a majestic Catalpa believed to be well over 100 years old, mature Eastern Hemlock, Blue Spruce, Japanese Maple & other specimen plantings, offering color & vibrance through every season. Inside, the home’s farmhouse-inspired exterior gives way to a wonderfully open, continuous layout designed for easy living. The kitchen is the heart of the home w/ custom cabinetry, granite countertops, marble backsplash & stainless appliances, opening seamlessly to the family room w/ gas fireplace & slider to the private, elevated deck w/ electric awning w/ remote. A dedicated office w/ French doors & large windows is conveniently located near the laundry rm (not just a laundry closet) & half bath. The lovely dining room features crown moulding, wainscoting & a granite ledge. Second floor has 4 spacious bedrooms - all w/ hardwood floors & 2 full baths. A full walk-out basement offers exceptional storage & exciting potential for future expansion. Enjoy the turnaround driveway, abundant parking, irrigation system & low-maintenance vinyl siding.There is even a side porch to enjoy morning coffee or afternoon cocktails while overlooking the glorious landscaping. City water, city sewer & natural gas! The location is exceptionally convenient—just minutes to I-93 & I-495, The Loop, shopping, dining, Market Basket, Home Depot, Target & tax-free NH. A truly distinctive property where history, nature, flexibility & modern living come together in a setting that is hard to duplicate! Opportunities like this are almost impossible to find!

Property details

Sewer

Private

Style

Single Wide

Water

City/Town Water

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Forced Air, Hot Air Gravity

Type

Detached

Flooring

Tile, Marble, Hardwood

Road type

Public, Paved, Publicly Maint.

Appliances

Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Vent Hood

Master Bath

Yes

Construction

Aluminum

Roof

Aluminum

Garage

Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Barn, Oversized Parking

Lot

Corner, Paved Drive, Level

Parking

1-10 Spaces, Paved Driveway

Basement

Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement

Electric

Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior

Porch, Deck, Gutters, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard

Interior

Central Vacuum, Cable Available, French Doors