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4 beds3,273 sqft

42 Locust St, Merrimac, MA 01860

Single FamilyProperty Type
2.29 acresLot Size
1999Year Built
$135/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Striking Four Bedroom Colonial with loads of recent updates. Over 3,000 Sq. Ft. of living space on two acres of land plus river access. Expansive first floor includes an open kitchen w/ updated counters and appliances, an adjacent dining area with deck with views of sprawling lawn & rolling hills. Formal dining room with hardwood floors, living room, play room & great room with fireplace. Large master suite w/ walk in closet and bath. Two car garage, full walk out basement to yard and pool.Striking Four Bedroom Colonial with loads of recent updates. Over 3,000 Sq. Ft. of living space on two acres of land plus river access. Expansive first floor includes an open kitchen w/ updated counters and appliances, an adjacent dining area with deck with views of sprawling lawn & rolling hills. Formal dining room with hardwood floors, living room, play room & great room with fireplace. Large master suite w/ walk in closet and bath. Two car garage, full walk out basement to yard and pool.
Listing closed: 02/06/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71557398
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$885,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

98.5%

Merrimac, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newburyport, Tom Mahoney

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Newburyport, Tom Mahoney

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Property Information for 42 Locust Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $7,402 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Merrimac
  • Area: MA-Merrimac
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1999
  • Lot Size: 2.29 AC / 99,800 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3273.0
  • Color: Tan
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Play Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Above Ground, Sprinkler System, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Dock/Mooring, Frontage, Access
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 208.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 121.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 364.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 26.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 364.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 28.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 192.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2032871
  • Assessments: $485,700
  • Book: 31906
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: AR

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 1352.0
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 42 Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 6, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #409994616

$442,500

+36.7% / yr

Feb 6, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71557398

$442,500—
Dec 6, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71557398

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/06/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #409994616

$442,500

+36.7% / yr

02/06/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71557398

$442,500
12/06/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71557398

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

42 Locust Street

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,976 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,976 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,488 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 42 Locust Street

This home is within Pentucket School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Helen R Donaghue School
Public3 to 6

Pentucket Regional Middle School
Public7 to 8

Pentucket Regional Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Dr Frederick N Sweetsir School
PublicPK to 2

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 42 Locust Street, Merrimac, MA 01860
$442,500
4
3,273
99,800
$656,000
2
1,243
60,000
$600,000
4
3,163
80,000
$410,000
3
1,828
13,760
$940,000
4
3,215
98,881
$349,900
3
1,920
108,900

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newburyport, Tom Mahoney

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