Last Sold Price
4 beds2,742 sqft$244/sqft
8 Merriam Rd, Grafton, MA 01519

Description

Offers due 9/26 5pm. Picturesque Merriam Road! Set on a spectacular lot surrounded by perennials & abutting Grafton Land Trust, this charming Cape has evolved over the years but was originally built as a wedding gift in the 19th century. You'll absolutely fall in love w/ the many quaint features this home has to offer; yet the space is comfortable & flexible for modern living. Lovely kitchen w/ Katsura countertops derived from trees on the property; built-in bench along w/ custom cabinetry, 2 sinks,...Offers due 9/26 5pm. Picturesque Merriam Road! Set on a spectacular lot surrounded by perennials & abutting Grafton Land Trust, this charming Cape has evolved over the years but was originally built as a wedding gift in the 19th century. You'll absolutely fall in love w/ the many quaint features this home has to offer; yet the space is comfortable & flexible for modern living. Lovely kitchen w/ Katsura countertops derived from trees on the property; built-in bench along w/ custom cabinetry, 2 sinks, induction ctp stove & under-cabinet lighting. Great dining rm off kitchen w/hardwoods. Living rm has a fireplace w/ Vermont Castings WB insert, bay window & window seat.1st flr bedroom & nearby full bath allows for flexibility! Gorgeous architect designed 23x17 family rm w/ vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting & built-in counters perfect as an office space or bar! Upstairs: 3 bedrooms w/ wood flooring, an amazing custom walk-in closet & full bath. Relax on the screened porch!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/14/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Melissa Ellison • Mathieu Newton Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 8 Merriam Road

Status
MLS #
73038960
Days on Market
22
Taxes
$8,273 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1954
Town
Grafton
Area
MA-Grafton
Architectural Style
Cape, Antique
Style
Garden, Cape, Antique
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$749,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

99.5%

Grafton, MA

9 comparable properties found

$749,000 | 9 Merriam Road, Grafton, MA 01519
1/39
1

$749,000

Sold 06/13/25

4
Bedrooms
2,589
Square Feet
3.60
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/42
2

$635,000

Sold 06/27/25

4
Bedrooms
2,379
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
1/42
3

$838,500

Sold 08/29/25

4
Bedrooms
2,682
Square Feet
1.30
Acres
a front view of a house
1/41
4

$735,000

Sold 06/17/25

4
Bedrooms
2,644
Square Feet
0.47
Acres
a front view of a house with yard and green space
1/43
5

$788,000

Sold 07/10/25

4
Bedrooms
2,899
Square Feet
0.35
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/39
6

$640,000

Sold 05/05/26

4
Bedrooms
2,292
Square Feet
3.06
Acres
$795,000 | 12 Bruce Street, Grafton, MA 01519
1/43
7

$795,000

Sold 09/30/25

4
Bedrooms
2,312
Square Feet
1.12
Acres
$747,000 | 33 South Street, Grafton, MA 01519
1/35
8

$747,000

Sold 09/04/25

4
Bedrooms
2,270
Square Feet
0.41
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
1/38
9

$749,921

Sold 11/22/24

4
Bedrooms
2,300
Square Feet
0.64
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Mathieu Newton Sotheby's International Realty, Melissa Ellison

Sold By Suburban Lifestyle Real Estate, Cori Oehley

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Building Information for 8 Merriam Road

Stories-Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.95 AC / 41,382 SF

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$4,095 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,406

Property Taxes

$689

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8 Merriam Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2742.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Grafton
  • High School: Grafton High
  • Middle School: Grafton Middle
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Partial, Crawl, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Entry Hall, Mud Room
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Invisible Fence, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Steam, Radiant, Oil, Wood Stove, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 270.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 187.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet - Linen,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 224.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 391.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 234.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 270.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: A ramp was removed from the front stone walkway,it has been re-seeded.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0066 B:0000 L:0014.0,1526284
  • Assessments: $490,100
  • Book: 57107
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: R4
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 8 Merriam Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 14, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73038960

$670,000
Sep 27, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73038960

Sep 27, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73038960

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/14/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73038960

$670,000
09/27/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73038960

09/27/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73038960

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

Public Records for 8 Merriam Road

Taxable ValueLand$193,700Additions$444,700Total$638,400
Tax Record2025$8,899 ($742 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,742 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,742 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,280 SqFtStories2Lot Size41,307 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1954ZoningR4CountyWORCESTERAPNGRAF M:0066 B:0000 L:0014.0

Schools near 8 Merriam Road

This home is within Grafton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 2 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 2 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
North Street Elementary School
Public2 to 6

Grafton Middle School
Public7 to 8

Grafton High School
Public9 to 12

Grafton Elementary School
Public2 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8 Merriam Road, Grafton, MA 01519
$670,000
4
2,742
41,382
$356,000
3
1,436
47,480
$750,000
3
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4
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156,740
$795,871
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$449,000
4
2,319
87,120

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