Google satellite image for 72 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 01860

Off market jan 1981 for $68K

$797,083

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $458/mo

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2.5 ba

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1,607

sq ft

72 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 01860

About this home

72 River Rd is a 1,607 square foot house on a 1.8 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 30, 1981 for $68,900. Based on Redfin's Merrimac data, we estimate the home's value is $797,083.

Single-familyProperty Type

1855Year Built

1.8 acresLot Size

$496Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$797,083

$728K since sold in January 1981$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 32.8% higher than the average sale price ($600K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$710,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,957 sq ft
3 Prospect Hill St, Merrimac, MA 01860
SOLD JAN 12, 2026
$590,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,130 sq ft
49 Church, Merrimac, MA 01860
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$639,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,637 sq ft
557 Main St, West Newbury, MA 01985
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$585,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,876 sq ft
2 North St, Merrimac, MA 01860
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$550,000
E
4 beds1 bath1,318 sq ft
1 Bisson Ln, Merrimac, MA 01860
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$527,500
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,560 sq ft
12 Shore Rd, Merrimac, MA 01860

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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

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4 MoM

New listings for sale

$824,900
3 beds2.5 baths2,240 sq ft
14 Dunvegan Dr, Merrimac, MA 01860
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Sale history for 72 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,488 (+15.2%)

$412,000 + $230,400

$642,400

2022

$8,239 (+4.8%)

$288,200 + $216,000

$504,200

2021

$7,860 (+9.5%)

$278,900 + $203,300

$482,200

2020

$7,175 (−4.3%)

$278,900 + $203,300

$482,200

2019

$7,499 (−0.3%)

$278,900 + $195,400

$474,300

2018

$7,525 (−3.6%)

$278,900 + $198,600

$477,500

2017

$7,802 (+9.3%)

$278,900 + $198,600

$477,500

2016

$7,138 (+1.9%)

$251,000 + $190,700

$441,700

2015

$7,007 (+3.0%)

$251,000 + $180,200

$431,200

2014

$6,801 (+4.4%)

$251,000 + $177,000

$428,000

2013

$6,515 (+7.5%)

$251,000 + $170,700

$421,700

2012

$6,061 (+9.8%)

$230,000 + $167,700

$397,700

2011

$5,522 (+3.9%)

$230,000 + $164,700

$394,700

2010

$5,313 (+0.3%)

$230,000 + $176,200

$406,200

2009

$5,295

$262,200 + $184,300

$446,500

Tax history for 72 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,488 (+15.2%)

$412,000 + $230,400

$642,400

2022

$8,239 (+4.8%)

$288,200 + $216,000

$504,200

2021

$7,860 (+9.5%)

$278,900 + $203,300

$482,200

2020

$7,175 (−4.3%)

$278,900 + $203,300

$482,200

2019

$7,499 (−0.3%)

$278,900 + $195,400

$474,300

2018

$7,525 (−3.6%)

$278,900 + $198,600

$477,500

2017

$7,802 (+9.3%)

$278,900 + $198,600

$477,500

2016

$7,138 (+1.9%)

$251,000 + $190,700

$441,700

2015

$7,007 (+3.0%)

$251,000 + $180,200

$431,200

2014

$6,801 (+4.4%)

$251,000 + $177,000

$428,000

2013

$6,515 (+7.5%)

$251,000 + $170,700

$421,700

2012

$6,061 (+9.8%)

$230,000 + $167,700

$397,700

2011

$5,522 (+3.9%)

$230,000 + $164,700

$394,700

2010

$5,313 (+0.3%)

$230,000 + $176,200

$406,200

2009

$5,295

$262,200 + $184,300

$446,500

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 660

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Old
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,607
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,656
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 78,408
Municipality Name: MERRIMAC
Acres: 1.8
Zoning Code: AR
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,607
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1855
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2032899

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Helen R Donaghue School

Public 3-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

Pentucket Regional Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi

6/10

Pentucket Regional Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

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

$758,000 – $917,000

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Home values near 72 River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 River Road, Merrimac, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3022 Sq. Ft.	$1,357,853
84 River Road, Merrimac, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3600 Sq. Ft.	$1,300,157

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90 River Road, Merrimac, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1161 Sq. Ft.	$482,310
80 River Road, Merrimac, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1790 Sq. Ft.	$762,721

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