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$1,075,742$333 / 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 73How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $425,000 on Jul 16, 1993

42 ORCHARD ST

MERRIMAC, MA 01860
3
Beds
2
Baths
3,228 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.
1.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
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

$1.1M
$783K low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$425,000 · Jul 16, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,146 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$845,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$336,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$508,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$834,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$758,055

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.44
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

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 · 0.8 mi
H
Pentucket Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
M
Pentucket Regional Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.4 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%

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How this home compares

42 Orchard St 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.

  • Worth more than 93% of homes in Merrimac 01860
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Merrimac 01860
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Merrimac 01860

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

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$367K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 93% 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$1,075,742
CheaperTypical $668,117Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$333
CheaperTypical $353Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area3,228 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,938 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size1.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 42 Orchard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerrimac 01860Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,075,74293% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33338% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than3,228 ft²89% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.44 ac74% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than199164% of homes83% of homes

About 42 Orchard St

How much is 42 Orchard St, Merrimac, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Orchard St, Merrimac, MA is $1,075,742 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $783,442 to $1,368,042. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Orchard St, Merrimac, MA last sell?

42 Orchard St, Merrimac, MA last sold on Jul 16, 1993 for $425,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Orchard St, Merrimac, MA?

42 Orchard St, Merrimac, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,228 square feet of living space and a 1.44-acre lot.

When was 42 Orchard St, Merrimac, MA built?

42 Orchard St, Merrimac, MA was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Orchard St, Merrimac, MA?

42 Orchard St, 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 B-. All sit in Pentucket School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Orchard St, Merrimac, MA compare to other homes in Merrimac 01860?

Among the 2,133 homes in Merrimac 01860, it is worth more than 93% of them ($1,075,742 against a typical $668,117), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($333 against a typical $353), it is bigger than 89% of them (3,228 ft² against a typical 1,938 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (1.44 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1991 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 84% 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 42 Orchard St, Merrimac, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Orchard St, Merrimac, MA was $11,146. The county assessed it at $845,000.

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