Move right in to this charming home located in the heart of Merrimac. If you are looking for a home with character and charm, look no further! This home says welcome from the moment you enter through the original double doors. High ceilings, wide pine floors, and lots of windows throughout the first and second floors provide a bright, sunny, spacious living area, great for entertaining or relaxing at home. Original details like the period moldings, and antique doorbell and knobs combined with modern updates give this home a timeless quality. Climb the wrap around staircase to find 2 large sunny bedrooms with ample closet space. The large carpeted master bedroom is located on the 3rd floor, and has a cathedral ceiling, skylight and expansive closets. The kitchen opens to a large deck overlooking a private fenced backyard.Combining a private setting on a quiet street, with the convenience of an in-town location close to shopping, major highways and Pentucket Regional School Dist.
Single-familyProperty Type
1885Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$327Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Willis and Smith Group• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Ellen Hazo• William Raveis the Dolores Person
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$414,897
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$2,893/mo
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Market trends in 01860, MA
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
99.4%
0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$685K
$13K MoM
Avg. days on market
40d
4 days MoM
Recently sold homes
20
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Sale history for 23 Prospect St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #71838866
Aug 17, 2015
Sold
$312,500
$161/sq ft
Jun 22, 2015
Pending
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Jun 8, 2015
Price Changed
$319,900
$164/sq ft
May 17, 2015
Listed
$329,900
$170/sq ft
MLS PIN #71188563
Apr 29, 2011
Sold
$274,900
$141/sq ft
Mar 24, 2011
Contingent
—
Mar 11, 2011
Price Changed
$274,900
$141/sq ft
Feb 15, 2011
Listed
$274,990
$141/sq ft
Best value in town. Located in the heart of Merrimac, this home says welcome from the moment you enter through the original double doors to the wrap around staircase. Spacious first floor with nice open feel and wide pine floors. There are 3 large bedrooms all with ample closet space, including his and hers closets in the master bedroom.Large eatin kitchen with spacious pantry for storage and potential for first floor laundry recent improvements include roof and windows. Move in Ready!
MLS PIN #30147093
Apr 30, 1997
Sold
$131,000
$67/sq ft
Apr 3, 1997
Listing Removed
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Feb 8, 1997
Listed
$134,900
$69/sq ft
SOLID STARTER HOME IN GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD. SOME ORIGINAL FEATURES: MOLDINGS, WAINSCOTTING, WOOD FLOORS, CHINA CLOSET. WALK TO TOWN.
Public Records
Apr 29, 1988
Sold
$124,900
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,561 (+3.4%)
$227,100 + $217,100
$444,200
2022
$6,343 (+7.5%)
$182,900 + $205,300
$388,200
2021
$5,899 (+9.5%)
$167,200 + $194,700
$361,900
2020
$5,385 (+4.3%)
$167,200 + $194,700
$361,900
2019
$5,162 (+2.2%)
$145,100 + $181,400
$326,500
2018
$5,053 (+3.6%)
$135,600 + $185,000
$320,600
2017
$4,879 (+4.2%)
$113,600 + $185,000
$298,600
2016
$4,682 (+3.9%)
$113,600 + $176,100
$289,700
2015
$4,505 (+3.6%)
$113,600 + $163,600
$277,200
2014
$4,348 (+5.6%)
$113,600 + $160,000
$273,600
2013
$4,116 (+8.3%)
$113,600 + $152,800
$266,400
2012
$3,802 (+4.6%)
$110,100 + $139,400
$249,500
2011
$3,636 (+0.4%)
$123,900 + $136,000
$259,900
2010
$3,621 (+4.1%)
$129,400 + $147,400
$276,800
2009
$3,479
$137,700 + $155,600
$293,300
Tax history for 23 Prospect St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,561 (+3.4%)
$227,100 + $217,100
$444,200
2022
$6,343 (+7.5%)
$182,900 + $205,300
$388,200
2021
$5,899 (+9.5%)
$167,200 + $194,700
$361,900
2020
$5,385 (+4.3%)
$167,200 + $194,700
$361,900
2019
$5,162 (+2.2%)
$145,100 + $181,400
$326,500
2018
$5,053 (+3.6%)
$135,600 + $185,000
$320,600
2017
$4,879 (+4.2%)
$113,600 + $185,000
$298,600
2016
$4,682 (+3.9%)
$113,600 + $176,100
$289,700
2015
$4,505 (+3.6%)
$113,600 + $163,600
$277,200
2014
$4,348 (+5.6%)
$113,600 + $160,000
$273,600
2013
$4,116 (+8.3%)
$113,600 + $152,800
$266,400
2012
$3,802 (+4.6%)
$110,100 + $139,400
$249,500
2011
$3,636 (+0.4%)
$123,900 + $136,000
$259,900
2010
$3,621 (+4.1%)
$129,400 + $147,400
$276,800
2009
$3,479
$137,700 + $155,600
$293,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,946
Year built
1885
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2032595
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Third
Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet