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$624,836$495 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

126 RIVER RD

MERRIMAC, MA 01860
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,263 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$625K
$540K low$709K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$459,836
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$367,869
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.27%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$165,000
INST SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT · recorded Jul 15, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,810 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$589,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$383,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$206,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$888,820

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.55
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(13)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.9 mi
H
Pentucket Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
M
Pentucket Regional Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.6 mi

District: Pentucket School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01860These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.95

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,895
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.759 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,610
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,088
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

126 River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Merrimac 01860
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Merrimac 01860
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Merrimac 01860

What homes are worth in Merrimac 01860

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$361K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Merrimac 01860.

How it measures up in Merrimac 01860

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Merrimac 01860.

Estimated value$624,836
CheaperTypical $658,767Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$495
CheaperTypical $346Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,263 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,931 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.55 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 126 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerrimac 01860Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$624,83643% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49595% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,263 ft²13% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.55 ac51% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than190521% of homes22% of homes

About 126 River Rd

How much is 126 River Rd, Merrimac, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 126 River Rd, Merrimac, MA is $624,836 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $540,178 to $709,494. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 126 River Rd, Merrimac, MA last sell?

126 River Rd, Merrimac, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 126 River Rd, Merrimac, MA?

126 River Rd, Merrimac, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,263 square feet of living space and a 0.55-acre lot.

When was 126 River Rd, Merrimac, MA built?

126 River Rd, Merrimac, MA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 126 River Rd, Merrimac, MA?

126 River Rd, Merrimac, MA is assigned to Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir Elementary School (elementary); Pentucket Regional High School (high), rated B+; Pentucket Regional Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Pentucket School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 126 River Rd, Merrimac, MA compare to other homes in Merrimac 01860?

Among the 2,133 homes in Merrimac 01860, it is worth more than 43% of them ($624,836 against a typical $658,767), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($495 against a typical $346), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,263 ft² against a typical 1,931 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.55 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1905 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 38% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 126 River Rd, Merrimac, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 126 River Rd, Merrimac, MA was $7,810. The county assessed it at $589,400.

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