What does your money buy in Methuen?
A sampling of the market in this Essex County city includes two homes with finished basements. Search for more listings to rent or buy at realestate.boston.com.

$339,000
Year built: 1925
Lot size: 0.11 acre
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2 full
Taxes: $3,110 (2017)
At 1, 441 square feet, this home is surprisingly roomy, with a top-floor master, two bedrooms on the first level with hardwood flooring, a finished basement with a new bath and shower, and an enclosed back porch that gets lots of sunlight. The home also has a two-car garage, and the modest yard is surrounded by a classic white picket fence.

$399,900
Year built: 1950
Lot size: 0.28 acre
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 1 full
Taxes: $3,948 (2017)
This 2,800-square-foot ranch offers a four-season sunroom, a kitchen with a butcher block-topped island, a patio, and a bonus room with a fireplace. The hardwood floors found throughout the first level are fairly new. The finished basement has a bedroom, laundry room, and a game area with a bar. The home has been completely rewired.
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