Last Sold Price
4 beds3,600 sqft$194/sqft
84 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 01860

Description

The Dr. Sweetsir house-A Classic Brick Federal overlooking the Merrimac River sits on an oversized lot and has been meticulously maintained. Features luxurious amenities including Custom Crownpoint cabinetry, DCS pro-range, Subzero refrigerator and oversized master shower to mention a few. The gourmet kitchen includes a separate sitting room complete with working Fireplace. Gorgeous water views throughout including the master suite with cathedral ceiling and lots of windows. There is an elegant fireplaced...The Dr. Sweetsir house-A Classic Brick Federal overlooking the Merrimac River sits on an oversized lot and has been meticulously maintained. Features luxurious amenities including Custom Crownpoint cabinetry, DCS pro-range, Subzero refrigerator and oversized master shower to mention a few. The gourmet kitchen includes a separate sitting room complete with working Fireplace. Gorgeous water views throughout including the master suite with cathedral ceiling and lots of windows. There is an elegant fireplaced dining room, first floor office and living room. The attached 2 car garage includes the 2nd flr great room with cupola. If you are looking for a special home to entertain and make family memories this is the perfect residence for you!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/23/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Karol Flannery • Bentley's

Property Details for 84 River Road

Status
MLS #
71655320
Days on Market
83
Taxes
$6,844 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1828
Town
Merrimac
Area
MA-Merrimac
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
10.00
Parking Spaces Total
10

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$800,500

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

98.2%

Merrimac, MA

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
a aerial view of a white house next to a yard and large trees
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Bentley's, Karol Flannery

Sold By Bentley's, Karol Flannery

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Building Information for 84 River Road

Stories-Year Built1828Building Size-Lot Size1.22 AC / 53,030 SF

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$4,128 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,558

Property Taxes

$570

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 84 River Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Marina
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3600.0
  • Color: Green
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Sweetsir/Donahu
  • High School: Pentucket
  • Middle School: Pentucket
  • Neighborhood: Merrimacport
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Pine, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet, Office, Mud Room, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Porch - Enclosed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Storage, Barn, Off-Street, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Barn, Off-Street, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Oil, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 252.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 24.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wood
  • Bathroom1 Length: 4.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 112.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Fireplace,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity
  • Bathroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 12.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 624.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wood,Cable Hookup
  • Family Room Length: 24.0
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Width: 26.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 725.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 25.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 29.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 182.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 140.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: WRDPG pays commission based on net sale price.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0030 B:0001 L:00006,2032891
  • Assessments: $449,100
  • Book: 14800
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: AR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 945.0
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.

Property History for 84 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 23, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71655320

$700,000
Jul 22, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #431969807

$700,000

+6.7% / yr

Jun 21, 2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71655320

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/23/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71655320

$700,000
07/22/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #431969807

$700,000

+6.7% / yr

06/21/2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71655320

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

Public Records for 84 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$432,500Additions$564,900Total$997,400
Tax Record2025$13,216 ($1,101 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,632 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,632 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt945 SqFtStories2Lot Size53,030 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1828Year Renovated1828ZoningARCountyESSEXAPNMERR M:0030 B:0001 L:00006

Schools near 84 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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This home: 84 River Road, Merrimac, MA 01860
$700,000
4
3,600
53,030
$491,000
3
2,003
125,588
$675,000
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