OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2022 for $800K

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3,656

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18-20 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 01860

About this home

Circa 1790 ~ Welcome to Bittersweet Farm - a much admired Antique property that offers a country feel with 3.5 acres of beautiful land. This much loved landmark has been cared for and well preserved by a master craftsman and his wife for over 30 years. The main house consists of 9 rooms, with a huge family room (heated by wood stove), breakfast room, kitchen, dining room, living room along with a full bath on each floor and four bedrooms! The rental unit consists of 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchen and fireplace, it is a nice rental unit. With its period details intact this property will be a pleasure to show. The meandering gardens, trellises and just the general feel of the land are truly special. This property will be shown by appointment only. Possibilities abound - Please do not walk the land without the listing agent being present. Utilities are separate.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1800Year Built

3.5 acresLot Size

$219Price/Sq.Ft.

10 spacesParking

Listed by Kim Weeks • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newburyport

Bought with Jeremy McElwain • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

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•Source:MLS PIN #72927932

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Market trends in 01860, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.7%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$689K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

37d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 18-20 Bear Hill Rd

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Single Family Residential

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Essex County

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M:0041 B:0001 L:00008,2033062

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Last updated by owner on Jul 25, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 10

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 6

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,656
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 3.5
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,478
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 18-20 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac MA 01860

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

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Style: Single Family Residential
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County: Essex County
APN: M:0041 B:0001 L:00008,2033062

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 25, 2025

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Dr Frederick N Sweetsir School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.9mi

Pentucket Regional Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi

6/10

Pentucket Regional Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Home values near 18-20 Bear Hill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1075 Sq. Ft.	$438,676
13 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 836 Sq. Ft.	$405,184
3 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3146 Sq. Ft.	$1,026,993
18 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3656 Sq. Ft.	$721,734
14 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2128 Sq. Ft.	$643,131
16 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$933,092
2 Spencer Way, Merrimac, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1764 Sq. Ft.	$823,717

Address	Redfin Estimate
57 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2637 Sq. Ft.	$675,592
9 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1210 Sq. Ft.	$489,525
10 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1763 Sq. Ft.	$606,777
6 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$683,944
16 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1545 Sq. Ft.	$482,158
5 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$662,617
1 Spencer Way, Merrimac, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1834 Sq. Ft.	$795,881

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$892,244
15 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1764 Sq. Ft.	$666,421
12 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1419 Sq. Ft.	$520,098
26 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 975 Sq. Ft.	$521,079
8 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1319 Sq. Ft.	$647,658
4 Spencer Way, Merrimac, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1975 Sq. Ft.	$727,869
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