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$499,278$367 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $150,000 on Dec 10, 2021

97 E MAIN ST

MERRIMAC, MA 01860
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,360 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1828
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

$499K
$467K low$532K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Dec 10, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,476 (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.$491,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$288,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$201,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$483,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$519,633

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1930
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 · 1.1 mi
H
Pentucket Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi
M
Pentucket Regional Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.1 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

97 E Main 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 less than 85% of homes in Merrimac 01860
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Merrimac 01860
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Merrimac 01860
  • Among the oldest 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.

This home
$381K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 15% 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$499,278
CheaperTypical $678,939Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$367
CheaperTypical $355Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,360 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,938 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1828
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 97 E Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerrimac 01860Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$499,27815% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36758% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,360 ft²18% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac16% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than18282% of homesalmost no homes

About 97 E Main St

How much is 97 E Main St, Merrimac, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 97 E Main St, Merrimac, MA is $499,278 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $466,817 to $531,739. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 97 E Main St, Merrimac, MA last sell?

97 E Main St, Merrimac, MA last sold on Dec 10, 2021 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 97 E Main St, Merrimac, MA?

97 E Main St, Merrimac, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,360 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 97 E Main St, Merrimac, MA built?

97 E Main St, Merrimac, MA was built in 1828, making it 198 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 97 E Main St, Merrimac, MA?

97 E Main 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 97 E Main St, Merrimac, MA compare to other homes in Merrimac 01860?

Among the 2,133 homes in Merrimac 01860, it is worth more than 15% of them ($499,278 against a typical $678,939), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($367 against a typical $355), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,360 ft² against a typical 1,938 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1828 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 18% 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 97 E Main St, Merrimac, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 97 E Main St, Merrimac, MA was $6,476. The county assessed it at $491,000.

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