Off Market Oct 2010 for $399K

$968,984

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,901/mo

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3,198

sq ft

5 Skunk Rd, Merrimac, MA 01860

About this home

Young oversized Contemporary located close to the Merrimac River, set high upon a knoll has a private back yard with inground pool and rolling front lawn for plenty of family enjoyment and peacefulness. This home boasts hard wood floors throughout, open concept floorplan with loft area. There are 4 sizable bedrooms, 3 full baths and a wonderful inlaw suite with its own entrance and access to backyard. There is an enormous basement perfect for a family room or additional space to spread out!

Single-familyProperty Type

1989Year Built

1.86 acresLot Size

$303Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Karol Flannery • RE/MAX On The River, Inc.

Bought with Karol Flannery • RE/MAX On The River, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71106378

Redfin Estimate

$968,984

$570K since sold in October 2010$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 4.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.02M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,100,000
A
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,260,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,284 sq ft
6 Cabot Ct, Amesbury, MA 01913
SOLD DEC 18, 2025
$1,283,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths3,511 sq ft
151 River Rd, West Newbury, MA 01985
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$766,500
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,482 sq ft
11 Amesbury Ave, Amesbury, MA 01913
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$999,999
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,825 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$700,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,859 sq ft
10 Buttonwood Rd, Amesbury, MA 01913

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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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$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 5 Skunk Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71106378

Oct 18, 2010

Sold

$399,000

$125/sq ft

Aug 23, 2010

Contingent

—

Jul 8, 2010

Listed

$424,900

$133/sq ft

MLS PIN #70132377

Mar 30, 2005

Sold

$475,000

$149/sq ft

Feb 5, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jan 10, 2005

Listed

$495,000

$155/sq ft

Great value in Merrimac! Over 3000 s.f in this custom contemporary with traditional charm. One of a kind home with solarium, floor to ceiling fp in family room, four sets of sliders to a lovely fenced-in yard with i/g pool, fruit trees and perennials. Central air, central vac, two-car garage and magnificent master bedroom suite with fireplace. Bonus in-law suite or convert to first floor family room, guest suite, game room, you name it! Must be seen!

Public Records

Aug 9, 1989

Sold

$310,000

$97/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,194 (+7.6%)

$305,900 + $384,300

$690,200

2022

$9,477 (+4.1%)

$246,500 + $333,500

$580,000

2021

$9,107 (+9.6%)

$225,200 + $333,500

$558,700

2020

$8,313

$225,200 + $333,500

$558,700

2019

$8,308 (+4.9%)

$195,500 + $330,000

$525,500

2018

$7,919 (+2.5%)

$182,700 + $319,800

$502,500

2017

$7,726 (+1.1%)

$153,000 + $319,800

$472,800

2016

$7,640 (+4.1%)

$153,000 + $319,800

$472,800

2015

$7,340 (+2.3%)

$144,500 + $307,200

$451,700

2014

$7,178 (+2.9%)

$144,500 + $307,200

$451,700

2013

$6,979 (−0.8%)

$144,500 + $307,200

$451,700

2012

$7,036 (+7.4%)

$160,100 + $301,600

$461,700

2011

$6,549 (−1.3%)

$160,100 + $308,000

$468,100

2010

$6,635 (+6.5%)

$198,000 + $309,300

$507,300

2009

$6,229

$210,700 + $314,500

$525,200

Tax history for 5 Skunk Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,194 (+7.6%)

$305,900 + $384,300

$690,200

2022

$9,477 (+4.1%)

$246,500 + $333,500

$580,000

2021

$9,107 (+9.6%)

$225,200 + $333,500

$558,700

2020

$8,313

$225,200 + $333,500

$558,700

2019

$8,308 (+4.9%)

$195,500 + $330,000

$525,500

2018

$7,919 (+2.5%)

$182,700 + $319,800

$502,500

2017

$7,726 (+1.1%)

$153,000 + $319,800

$472,800

2016

$7,640 (+4.1%)

$153,000 + $319,800

$472,800

2015

$7,340 (+2.3%)

$144,500 + $307,200

$451,700

2014

$7,178 (+2.9%)

$144,500 + $307,200

$451,700

2013

$6,979 (−0.8%)

$144,500 + $307,200

$451,700

2012

$7,036 (+7.4%)

$160,100 + $301,600

$461,700

2011

$6,549 (−1.3%)

$160,100 + $308,000

$468,100

2010

$6,635 (+6.5%)

$198,000 + $309,300

$507,300

2009

$6,229

$210,700 + $314,500

$525,200

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.84 Acres

Year renovated

1991

Sq. Ft.

3,394

Year built

1989

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2033210

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 20
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Closet

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Closet

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,French Doors

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,French Doors

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Dining Area,Kitchen Island

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Main Level, First Floor, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sitting Room, Loft, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,198
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Pool - Inground, Fenced Yard, Deck - Wood

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.85
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,635
Tax Year: 2010

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Water Source: Private, Private Water
Electric: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Route 110 to Emery Street to Skunk Rd or Pleasant Valley to River Rd to Skunk Rd
UnparsedAddress: 5 Skunk Rd, Merrimac MA 01860

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,394
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 1991
County: Essex County
APN: 2033210

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Sauna In Basement Is Negotiable.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Helen R Donaghue School

Public 3-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi

6/10

Pentucket Regional Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi

6/10

Pentucket Regional Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi

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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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

$921,000 – $1.12M

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14 Skunk Rd, Merrimac, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$970,806

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