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3 beds2,003 sqft
74 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 01860
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.88 acresLot Size
1830Year Built
$245/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Dramatic price improvement! This lovingly maintained and upgraded home sits majestically above the Merrimac River with fabulous views and Merrimacport location. Light filled front porch welcomes your friends and guests where everyone will enjoy watching the change of season and river activity all year. This charming colonial cottage style home offers lots of modern amenities. The updated kitchen will impress with custom cabinetry, gas cooking and sunlit breakfast nook. The laundry, mudroom and 1st...Dramatic price improvement! This lovingly maintained and upgraded home sits majestically above the Merrimac River with fabulous views and Merrimacport location. Light filled front porch welcomes your friends and guests where everyone will enjoy watching the change of season and river activity all year. This charming colonial cottage style home offers lots of modern amenities. The updated kitchen will impress with custom cabinetry, gas cooking and sunlit breakfast nook. The laundry, mudroom and 1st floor bath offer much convenience for the busy household. The living area is located adjacent to the kitchen and runs the length of the home and is centered on the gas fireplace. The spacious dining room is perfect for entertaining. The second floor offers 3 generous bedrooms, with great closet space, and updated bath. There is a spacious walk up attic for all your storage needs as well as a 2 car garage complete with workshop. This is a home you wont want to miss!
  • Listed by: Karol Flannery • Bentley's
Listing closed: 11/29/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72038281

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$615,000

Avg days on market

45

Sale-to-list ratio

95.8%

Merrimac, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 74 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,086 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Merrimac
  • MLS Area: Merrimacport
  • Area: MA-Merrimac-Merrimacport, MA-Merrimac
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1830
  • Lot Size: 2.88 AC / 125,588 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2003.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Pantry, Wainscoting, Mud Room, Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Main Level, First Floor
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Off-Street, Deeded
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 169.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 128.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 80.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 190.0
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Remodeled,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 19.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 299.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 23.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0031 B:0001 L:00008,2032900
  • Assessments: $438,500
  • Book: 11947
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: AR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 74 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 29, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #584652836

$491,000

+4.6% / yr

Nov 29, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72038281

$491,000
Oct 19, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72038281

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/29/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #584652836

$491,000

+4.6% / yr

11/29/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72038281

$491,000
10/19/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72038281

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

Public Records for 74 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$495,800Additions$289,100Total$784,900
Tax Record2025$10,400 ($867 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,680 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,680 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt792 SqFtStories2Lot Size125,588 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1830Year Renovated1830ZoningARCountyESSEXAPNMERR M:0031 B:0001 L:00008

Schools near 74 River Road

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: 74 River Road, Merrimac, MA 01860
$491,000
3
2,003
125,588
$675,000
4
1,790
7,919
$700,000
4
3,600
53,030
$1
3
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16,100
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1.5
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1,600
143,748

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