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3 beds3,250 sqft
197 Merritt Rd, Otis, MA 01253
Est: $7,235/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
35 acresLot Size
1790Year Built
$392/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to Merritt Farm - The original home built in 1780 oozes with charm. Front of the house faces south with a large heated sun porch flanking the west side overlooking the pool and tennis court. The main floor rambles with a front parlour, a keeping room off the kitchen with back stair, formal dining and office. In 2008 a large studio addition was added with a first floor primary, full basement and heating system supplying the kitchen and boot room with radiant heat as well as the studio. Second...Welcome to Merritt Farm - The original home built in 1780 oozes with charm. Front of the house faces south with a large heated sun porch flanking the west side overlooking the pool and tennis court. The main floor rambles with a front parlour, a keeping room off the kitchen with back stair, formal dining and office. In 2008 a large studio addition was added with a first floor primary, full basement and heating system supplying the kitchen and boot room with radiant heat as well as the studio. Second floor has two additional bedrooms, one with a large deck over the sunporch and a generous hall bath. Over 35 acres with mature landscaping, gunite pool and tennis court nicely tucked away this property is set up to be the modern homestead.

Listing Agent

  1. Jen Harvey

    Jen Harvey

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (413) 446-8489

    M: (413) 446-8489

4 days on Market
Last updated: 09/25/2026 01:15 PM • Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 250962

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$7,235 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

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$6,807

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 197 Merritt Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,144 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1790
  • Lot Size: 35.00 AC / 1,524,600 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Rte 8 turn onto Merritt Rd #197 is on the left.
  • MLS Area Major: Middle Registry
  • Latitude: 42.23
  • Longitude: -73.10
  • MLS Area Minor: Middle Registry
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Book Number: 07881
  • Parcel Number: 6-164, 6-174
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Amount: $5,144.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 796300
  • Assess Amount: $796,300.00
  • Assessed Year: 2026.0
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Book: 07881
  • Page: 247
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lee
  • High School: Lee
  • Elementary School: Farmington River
  • Elementry School: Farmington River
  • Middle School: Lee
Parking
  • Other Parking: Garaged & Off-Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Oversized: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tours Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Area: 35.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Features: Adj to Protected Ld
  • Lot Size Acres: 35.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1476684
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1524600.0
  • Square Feet Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 3250.0
  • Building Area Total: 3250.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Description adjacent to Protected Land: Yes
  • Restrict Covenants Unknown: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Floor Plans Count: 2
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Photos Count: 66
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • Easement Unknown: Yes
  • Survey No: Yes
  • Year Built: 1790
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Flood Hazard Area Unknown: Yes
  • Title V Pass: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water: Yes
  • Water Access Well: Yes
  • Sewer Private: Yes
  • Electric Type 200 Amp: Yes
  • Electric Type Circuit Breaker: Yes
  • Internet Service Fiber Optic Availabl: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), Pool - In Ground, Barn/Stable
  • Exterior Amenities Barn Stable: Yes
  • Exterior Amenities Pool In Ground: Yes
  • Exterior Siding Clapboard: Yes
  • Right of Way Unknown: Yes
  • Post Beam PostBeam: Yes
  • Post Beam Wood Frame: Yes
  • Style Colonial: Yes
Interior Features
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Baths Total: 3.00
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.00
  • Total Rooms: 9.00
  • Accessibility 1st Floor Full Bath: Yes
  • Heating: Oil, Electric, Boiler, Hot Water
  • Kitchen Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dryer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: True
  • Heating: Yes
  • Underground Oil Tank Unk: Yes
  • Building Information Exterior Color: Yellow
  • Building Information Wood Fireplace: 1
  • Interior Features: Fireplace (s), Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceilings
  • Interior Amenities Fireplaces: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Skylight: Yes
  • Interior Amenities Vaulted Ceilings: Yes
  • Basement Bulk head: Yes
  • Basement Concrete Floor: Yes
  • Basement Interior Access: Yes
  • Basement Unfinished: Yes
  • Basement Other: 2 seperate
  • Fuel Electric: Yes
  • Fuel Oil: Yes
  • Hot Water Electric: Yes
  • Insulation Mixed: Yes
  • Insulation Unknown: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Range Hood: Yes
  • Appliances Included Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer: Yes
  • Floor Slate: Yes
  • Floor Wood: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Electric: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Multizone: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Radiant: Yes
  • Heat/Cool/Vent Boiler: Yes
  • Lead Paint Unk: Yes
Room Information
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
Rental
Rental Information
  • Certified Occupancy No: Yes

Property History for 197 Merritt Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 25, 2026

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #250962

$1,275,000—
Sep 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #250962

$127,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/25/2026

Price Change

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #250962

$1,275,000
09/25/2026

Listed (Active)

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS #250962

$127,500

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Public Records for 197 Merritt Road

Taxable ValueLand$137,100Additions$609,800Total$746,900
Tax Record2025$4,825 ($402 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,250 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,250 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,476,684 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1790ZoningR40CountyBERKSHIREAPNOTIS M:6 L:164Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 197 Merritt Road

This home is within Farmington River Reg School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Farmington River Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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197 Merritt Road is a single family home for sale in Otis, MA 01253. This property was listed for sale on September 25, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,275,000. This listing's school district is Farmington River Reg School District. Nearby schools include Farmington River Elementary School. 197 Merritt Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 3,250 sqft single family home built in 1790.

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