6 Merritt St

$585,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
833 Sq. Ft.
$702 / Sq. Ft.
833
Sq. Ft.
$702
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This two-bedroom Antique Colonial brims with character, history, and untapped potential. Nestled in the heart of Old Town, this five-room home is part of the Marblehead Historic District, surrounded by classic classic Antiques, steps to the harbor, and landmarks like Fort Sewall. With its authentic architectural details and timeless proportions, it offers the rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a piece of local history. Inside, you’ll find sunlit rooms, original wood floors, and a cozy fireplace—details...This two-bedroom Antique Colonial brims with character, history, and untapped potential. Nestled in the heart of Old Town, this five-room home is part of the Marblehead Historic District, surrounded by classic classic Antiques, steps to the harbor, and landmarks like Fort Sewall. With its authentic architectural details and timeless proportions, it offers the rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a piece of local history. Inside, you’ll find sunlit rooms, original wood floors, and a cozy fireplace—details that speak to its early American craftsmanship. While the home invites updating, its charm undeniable. Just steps from Marblehead Harbor, shops, restaurants, and scenic seaside walks, it offers the best of coastal living with downtown convenience. Rich with history and perfectly placed in one of Massachusetts’ most cherished neighborhoods, 6 Merritt Street is a renovation-ready canvas waiting for the right vision.

Property Details for 6 Merritt Street

Town
Marblehead
MLS Area
Old Town
Area
MA-Marblehead-Old Town, MA-Marblehead
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique
Style
Colonial, Antique
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 10/14/2025 10:43 AM

Property Details for 6 Merritt Street

StatusSold
MLS #73429154
Days on Market7
Taxes$5,472 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1750
CountyEssex County
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Building Information for 6 Merritt Street

Stories-Year Built1750Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,329 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,347 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,891

Property Taxes

$456

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 6 Merritt Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 833.0
  • Color: Grey
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: OLD TOWN
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Home Inspetion Report available upon request.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0148 B:0049 L:0,2026013
  • Assessments: $604,600
  • Book: 6118
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 6 Merritt Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 14, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73429154

$585,000
Oct 8, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917311855

$585,000
Sep 17, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73429154

Sep 17, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73429154

Sep 10, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73429154

$499,000
Sep 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73429154

$640,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/14/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73429154

$585,000
10/08/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917311855

$585,000
09/17/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73429154

09/17/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73429154

09/10/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73429154

$499,000
09/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73429154

$640,000

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

Public Records for 6 Merritt Street

Taxable ValueLand$432,300Additions$172,300Total$604,600
Tax Record2025$5,472 ($456 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt833 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt833 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt536 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,329 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1750ZoningCRCountyESSEXAPNMARB M:0148 B:0049 L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 6 Merritt Street

This home is within Marblehead School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Village School
Public4 to 6

Marblehead Veterans Middle School
Public7 to 8

Marblehead High School
Public9 to 12

Lucretia and Joseph Brown School
PublicPK to 3

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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