Privately nestled among the trees on a quiet country road, this charming home offers both tranquility and convenience. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors, elegant crown molding, and incredible fine detail work. The flexible layout allows for a potential ADU or in-law suite or a spacious first-floor primary suite—perfect for comfort or multi-generational living. The many updates include a new (in 2020) high-efficiency furnace, brand-new water heater, recently refreshed kitchen, renovated first-floor bath and mud room, fresh interior paint throughout new gutters installed 2 years ago, and so much more (see attached list). Step outside to a large freshly painted deck overlooking a generous yard (over 1/2 an acre)—ideal for entertaining or relaxing in peace. Ample parking, easy highway access, as well as close proximity to Merrimac Town Forest, Lake Attitash, and Mill Pond recreation area make this home a rare find and a must-see!
Located in the quaint riverside village of Merrimacport is where you will find 17 High Street. This home is privately sited above a country road and while surrounded by trees offers open lawn areas that allow the natural light to bathe the spacious wrap around deck and yards with warm sunlight. The design of the floor plan provides lifestyle options. You can have a large master suite on the first floor, or with permit an in-law apartment for multi-generational living or an au pair set of rooms. The gleaming hardwood floors were refreshed prior to entering the market along with the exterior being painted a soothing white accented by soft green doors and grey decks. Four bedrooms, three full baths, spacious dinning and living rooms and country kitchen with skylights pointing heavenly compliment this timeless jewel.
MLS PIN #30078177
Apr 23, 1996
Sold
$137,000
$55/sq ft
Feb 8, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Nov 16, 1995
Listed
$143,000
$57/sq ft
MERRIMACPORT - 3-4 BEDRM CAPE STYLE CHARMING OLDER HOME, 2 FULL BATHS, FAM RM OR BEDROOM ON 1ST FLOOR, NEW OAK KITCHEN, FULL WRAP AROUND DECK, 3 SLIDERS TO LGE PRIVATE BACKYARD, OVER 1/2 ACRE LOT, FIREPLACED LIV RM. CALL BETTY FOR DETAILS
Public Records
Aug 18, 1978
Sold
$55,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,372 (+1.3%)
$245,700 + $253,400
$499,100
2022
$7,278 (+2.2%)
$198,000 + $247,400
$445,400
2021
$7,120 (+15.4%)
$180,900 + $255,900
$436,800
2020
$6,172 (+4.1%)
$180,900 + $233,900
$414,800
2019
$5,930 (+1.8%)
$157,000 + $218,100
$375,100
2018
$5,825 (+3.1%)
$146,800 + $222,800
$369,600
2017
$5,649 (+4.3%)
$122,900 + $222,800
$345,700
2016
$5,414 (+4.2%)
$122,900 + $212,100
$335,000
2015
$5,198 (+3.6%)
$122,900 + $197,000
$319,900
2014
$5,015 (+5.7%)
$122,900 + $192,700
$315,600
2013
$4,743 (+2.5%)
$122,900 + $184,100
$307,000
2012
$4,628 (+5.1%)
$123,900 + $179,800
$303,700
2011
$4,405 (+0.2%)
$139,400 + $175,500
$314,900
2010
$4,396 (+4.0%)
$145,600 + $190,500
$336,100
2009
$4,226
$154,900 + $201,400
$356,300
Tax history for 17 High St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,372 (+1.3%)
$245,700 + $253,400
$499,100
2022
$7,278 (+2.2%)
$198,000 + $247,400
$445,400
2021
$7,120 (+15.4%)
$180,900 + $255,900
$436,800
2020
$6,172 (+4.1%)
$180,900 + $233,900
$414,800
2019
$5,930 (+1.8%)
$157,000 + $218,100
$375,100
2018
$5,825 (+3.1%)
$146,800 + $222,800
$369,600
2017
$5,649 (+4.3%)
$122,900 + $222,800
$345,700
2016
$5,414 (+4.2%)
$122,900 + $212,100
$335,000
2015
$5,198 (+3.6%)
$122,900 + $197,000
$319,900
2014
$5,015 (+5.7%)
$122,900 + $192,700
$315,600
2013
$4,743 (+2.5%)
$122,900 + $184,100
$307,000
2012
$4,628 (+5.1%)
$123,900 + $179,800
$303,700
2011
$4,405 (+0.2%)
$139,400 + $175,500
$314,900
2010
$4,396 (+4.0%)
$145,600 + $190,500
$336,100
2009
$4,226
$154,900 + $201,400
$356,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,494
Year built
1855
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2032858
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,494
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.56
Lot Features: Level, Sloped
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,056
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: 495 to Broad to High
UnparsedAddress: 17 High St, Merrimac MA 01860
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,494
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1855
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2032858
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer In The Basement And Lumber Rack In The Basement.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Helen R Donaghue School
Public 3-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Pentucket Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
Pentucket Regional Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
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22
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$774,000 – $937,000
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