Charming Antique Colonial with Attached Bank Barn – a rare feature typically detached! This 3-bed, 1-bath home offers a spacious lot, tandem parking for 3 cars, and a fenced yard perfect for pets. The side entrance, treated as the main entry, provides easy access from the driveway. Inside, enjoy a large eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry, and a family room in the barn. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, plus a newly refinished loft—ideal for a playroom or studio. This home has two separate basements: the barn’s clean workshop space and the main house’s rustic basement. Updates needed include a new roof, chimney repairs, exterior paint, and window replacements. A unique restoration opportunity for those looking to blend historic charm with modern touches! Bring your vision to this one-of-a-kind property!
Single-familyProperty Type
1881Year Built
2.1 acresLot Size
$360Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by The Ponte Group• Keller Williams South Watuppa
Bought with Olivares Molina TEAM• Realty One Group Nest
**OPEN HOUSE SUN 3/18 1 TO 3 PM *** Stunning antique home set on over 2 acres of land, just minutes from New Hampshire in popular Pentucket School System. This lovingly maintained home includes a country kitchen with wood stove, first floor laundry, and wide pine floors throughout. Bring your imagination - a 3 story barn (22' x 22') is attached to the home and offers a multitude of uses! All of the major work has been done - new roof in 2006 and new septic in 2007.
Public Records
Apr 29, 1974
Sold
$37,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,905 (+1.2%)
$292,500 + $175,000
$467,500
2022
$6,824 (+14.4%)
$253,200 + $164,400
$417,600
2021
$5,967 (+9.5%)
$209,700 + $156,400
$366,100
2020
$5,448 (+8.0%)
$209,700 + $156,400
$366,100
2019
$5,045 (−0.5%)
$174,800 + $144,300
$319,100
2018
$5,072 (+5.0%)
$174,800 + $147,000
$321,800
2017
$4,832 (+3.5%)
$148,700 + $147,000
$295,700
2016
$4,669 (+4.5%)
$148,700 + $140,200
$288,900
2015
$4,469 (+3.3%)
$144,300 + $130,700
$275,000
2014
$4,327 (+4.9%)
$144,300 + $128,000
$272,300
2013
$4,124 (−0.9%)
$144,300 + $122,600
$266,900
2012
$4,161 (+5.0%)
$153,100 + $119,900
$273,000
2011
$3,963 (+0.5%)
$166,100 + $117,200
$283,300
2010
$3,944 (+10.8%)
$174,800 + $126,700
$301,500
2009
$3,560
$166,100 + $134,100
$300,200
Tax history for 71 Bear Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,905 (+1.2%)
$292,500 + $175,000
$467,500
2022
$6,824 (+14.4%)
$253,200 + $164,400
$417,600
2021
$5,967 (+9.5%)
$209,700 + $156,400
$366,100
2020
$5,448 (+8.0%)
$209,700 + $156,400
$366,100
2019
$5,045 (−0.5%)
$174,800 + $144,300
$319,100
2018
$5,072 (+5.0%)
$174,800 + $147,000
$321,800
2017
$4,832 (+3.5%)
$148,700 + $147,000
$295,700
2016
$4,669 (+4.5%)
$148,700 + $140,200
$288,900
2015
$4,469 (+3.3%)
$144,300 + $130,700
$275,000
2014
$4,327 (+4.9%)
$144,300 + $128,000
$272,300
2013
$4,124 (−0.9%)
$144,300 + $122,600
$266,900
2012
$4,161 (+5.0%)
$153,100 + $119,900
$273,000
2011
$3,963 (+0.5%)
$166,100 + $117,200
$283,300
2010
$3,944 (+10.8%)
$174,800 + $126,700
$301,500
2009
$3,560
$166,100 + $134,100
$300,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,304
Year built
1881
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2033782
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,304
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,684
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: Other
Location
Location Information
Directions: Please use GPS for best navigation.
UnparsedAddress: 71 Bear Hill Rd, Merrimac MA 01860
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,304
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1881
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2033782
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Buyer Agent Is Responsible For All Inspections At Buyers Sole Expense.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Pentucket Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
6/10
Pentucket Regional Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
7/10
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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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$447,000 – $541,000
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