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Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
4,530 sq ftLot Size
$338Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Christine Moore• Century 21 North East
Listed by • Century 21 North East
Bought with Faulkner Commercial Group• Keller Williams Realty
Home sits on Lake Attitash. The home has been condemned by the Merrimac Health Department. You can not go inside. Home is being sold as is. The town of Merrimac has no information on the property. The home is connected to the town sewer. There is a dug well on the property. The sellers know nothing about the well. Buyers and buyer agent must do their own due diligences regarding the home. If buyer is going to consider a offer after the first showing, then I will do my best to get you into the home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,612 (+7.4%)
$353,200 + $162,200
$515,400
2022
$7,087 (+9.0%)
$284,600 + $149,100
$433,700
2021
$6,499 (+16.6%)
$257,200 + $141,500
$398,700
2020
$5,576 (−3.3%)
$233,200 + $141,500
$374,700
2019
$5,764 (+8.9%)
$233,200 + $131,400
$364,600
2018
$5,291 (−3.5%)
$201,700 + $134,000
$335,700
2017
$5,485 (+9.6%)
$201,700 + $134,000
$335,700
2016
$5,006 (+2.4%)
$182,200 + $127,600
$309,800
2015
$4,888 (+3.2%)
$182,200 + $118,600
$300,800
2014
$4,738 (+4.6%)
$182,200 + $116,000
$298,200
2013
$4,528 (−6.2%)
$182,200 + $110,900
$293,100
2012
$4,827 (+4.9%)
$208,300 + $108,400
$316,700
2011
$4,601 (+4.1%)
$223,100 + $105,800
$328,900
2010
$4,420 (+8.3%)
$223,100 + $114,800
$337,900
2009
$4,083
$223,100 + $121,200
$344,300
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,560
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2033085
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Open Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,560
Foundation Area: 780
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1560
Has Waterview
Lake
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Lot Features: Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Lake, Access, Direct Access, Private, Lake/Pond, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,033
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Bear Hill to Lane Ten Acres Rd to Shore Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 12 Shore Rd, Merrimac MA 01860
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,560
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2033085
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Pentucket Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
6/10
Pentucket Regional Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
7/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Merrimac, MA • 01860
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
31
17
34
17
49
30
57
38
67
49
78
59
83
64
79
58
73
54
62
44
50
35
36
22
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
60/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
6.6 hrs
2.7 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$520,000 – $630,000
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