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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $480,000 on Dec 20, 2017

53 SCHOOL ST

MERRIMAC, MA 01860
8
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,202 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1855
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$480,000 · Dec 20, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,325 (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.$854,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$299,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$554,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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 · 0.9 mi
H
Pentucket Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
M
Pentucket Regional Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.5 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

53 School 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Merrimac 01860
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Merrimac 01860

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

Living area5,202 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,935 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1855
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 53 School St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerrimac 01860Essex County
Living areabigger than5,202 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac38% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than18556% of homes4% of homes

About 53 School St

When did 53 School St, Merrimac, MA last sell?

53 School St, Merrimac, MA last sold on Dec 20, 2017 for $480,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 School St, Merrimac, MA?

53 School St, Merrimac, MA has 8 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 5,202 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 53 School St, Merrimac, MA built?

53 School St, Merrimac, MA was built in 1855, making it 171 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 53 School St, Merrimac, MA?

53 School 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 C+. All sit in Pentucket School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 School St, Merrimac, MA compare to other homes in Merrimac 01860?

Among the 2,134 homes in Merrimac 01860, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,202 ft² against a typical 1,935 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1855 against a typical 1983). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 53 School St, Merrimac, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 School St, Merrimac, MA was $11,325. The county assessed it at $854,700.

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