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Off Market Oct 2015 for $462K

$895,473

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $114/mo

•

2,536

sq ft

42 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 01860

About this home

A wonderful blend of old and new in Merrimacport, overlooking the scenic Merrimack River. Originally built in 1855, with the master bedroom and family room addition in the 1990's - you'll find plenty of room in this beautiful colonial which has over 2500 square feet of living space. This home features four bedrooms, formal living, dining room, den, family room, office space on the second floor, and 2.5 bathrooms. It additionally features wood flooring throughout and four fireplaces. The family room opens to the large deck and sprawling yard complete with storage shed - all on over two acres. Welcome home to Merrimacport!

Single-familyProperty Type

1855Year Built

2.28 acresLot Size

$353Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Sandra Berkenbush • Stone Ridge Properties, Inc.

Bought with Sandra Berkenbush • Stone Ridge Properties, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71904515

Redfin Estimate

$895,473

$433K since sold in October 2015$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 10.5% higher than the average sale price ($810K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$825,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,918 sq ft
104 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 01860
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$765,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,389 sq ft
39 E Main St, Merrimac, MA 01860
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$925,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,394 sq ft
46 Locust St, Merrimac, MA 01860
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$951,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,443 sq ft
248 Main St, West Newbury, MA 01985
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$685,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,510 sq ft
25 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 01860
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$710,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,400 sq ft
51 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac, MA 01860

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$3,287/mo

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Market trends in 01860, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.9%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$710K

$85K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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0 MoM

New listings for sale

$689,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,475 sq ft
27 Union Street Ext Unit C, Merrimac, MA 01860
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Sale history for 42 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,005 (+8.7%)

$341,600 + $268,100

$609,700

2022

$8,283 (+2.0%)

$271,900 + $235,000

$506,900

2021

$8,119 (+9.5%)

$263,100 + $235,000

$498,100

2020

$7,412 (−3.4%)

$263,100 + $235,000

$498,100

2019

$7,671 (+1.3%)

$263,100 + $222,100

$485,200

2018

$7,573 (−2.1%)

$263,100 + $217,400

$480,500

2017

$7,737 (+8.2%)

$263,100 + $210,400

$473,500

2016

$7,152 (+3.8%)

$236,900 + $205,700

$442,600

2015

$6,888 (+2.3%)

$236,900 + $187,000

$423,900

2014

$6,736 (+2.9%)

$236,900 + $187,000

$423,900

2013

$6,549 (+7.0%)

$236,900 + $187,000

$423,900

2012

$6,123 (+4.1%)

$219,500 + $182,300

$401,800

2011

$5,883 (+4.6%)

$219,500 + $201,000

$420,500

2010

$5,623 (+0.9%)

$219,500 + $210,400

$429,900

2009

$5,571

$251,200 + $218,500

$469,700

Tax history for 42 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,005 (+8.7%)

$341,600 + $268,100

$609,700

2022

$8,283 (+2.0%)

$271,900 + $235,000

$506,900

2021

$8,119 (+9.5%)

$263,100 + $235,000

$498,100

2020

$7,412 (−3.4%)

$263,100 + $235,000

$498,100

2019

$7,671 (+1.3%)

$263,100 + $222,100

$485,200

2018

$7,573 (−2.1%)

$263,100 + $217,400

$480,500

2017

$7,737 (+8.2%)

$263,100 + $210,400

$473,500

2016

$7,152 (+3.8%)

$236,900 + $205,700

$442,600

2015

$6,888 (+2.3%)

$236,900 + $187,000

$423,900

2014

$6,736 (+2.9%)

$236,900 + $187,000

$423,900

2013

$6,549 (+7.0%)

$236,900 + $187,000

$423,900

2012

$6,123 (+4.1%)

$219,500 + $182,300

$401,800

2011

$5,883 (+4.6%)

$219,500 + $201,000

$420,500

2010

$5,623 (+0.9%)

$219,500 + $210,400

$429,900

2009

$5,571

$251,200 + $218,500

$469,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.3 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,536

Year built

1855

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2032866

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Storage, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Vinyl

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Chair Rail

Family Room Information
Area: 368
Length: 23
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Chair Rail,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Office Room Information
Area: 66
Length: 11
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Office, Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,536
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: white
Lead Paint: Yes

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
River, Walk to

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.28
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,888
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Route 110 to Locust Street to River Road.
UnparsedAddress: 42 River Road, Merrimac MA 01860

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,536
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1855
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2032866

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Helen R Donaghue School

Public 3-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

Pentucket Regional Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi

6/10

Pentucket Regional Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

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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Historical weather

Merrimac, MA • 01860

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$851,000 – $1.03M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2391 Sq. Ft.	$938,281
28 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1977 Sq. Ft.	$843,189

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3302 Sq. Ft.	$1,001,038
40 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2525 Sq. Ft.	$779,605

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