Dimensions15 x 12.5
LevelSecond
5 Locust Grove, Merrimac MA 01860
Merrimac, MA 01860
$952,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$959,000
Final Sale Price:
$952,000
Difference:
$7,000 (-0.7%)
Performance Metrics
99.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
21
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$307
Sale $/sq ft:
$305
This property sold for $305 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 0.7% below the original asking price.
With only 21 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$305/sq ft
Area Median
$360/sq ft
Difference
15.2%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Welcome to 5 Locust Grove Merrimac! This Beautiful Colonial just moments from the Merrimack River is sun-filled and offers the perfect blend of modern living, flexible space, and on very private 2.2 acre lot. This is an entertainer's dream with an oversized eat-in kitchen with custom inset cabinetry, gas stove, SS appliances and huge island that flows seamlessly into a family room with cathedral ceiling and woodburning fireplace. A formal dining room and a living room or office add versatility. While upstairs offers 3 spacious bedrooms including a primary suite and full bath. Beautiful Hardwood floors run throughout the home. Need more space? The finished walkout lower level set up as a gym on one end and a play room with excellent storage on the other and access to the 2-car garage. Outside, enjoy a new composite deck and lush grass backyard perfect for gatherings, pets, or play. Conveniently located near highways, commuter rail, Newburyport, and local beaches, all within the sought-after Pentucket Regional School District. Lots of updates including roof, Anderson windows, exterior painted, Heating system, newer custom kitchen and a Reeds Ferry Shed!
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
0.7%
Price Range
49
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Oct 23, 2026
$952,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 49
Status: Active under contract
Sep 17, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Sep 15, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Sep 8, 2026
$959,000
Original listing
Agent: Christopher Breen
Office: RE/MAX Bentley's
Listed for Sale
Sep 8, 2026
$959,000
Original listing
Agent: Christopher Breen
Office: RE/MAX Bentley's
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2026 | ✓ Sold | $952,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/17/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 09/15/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 09/08/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $959,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 09/08/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $959,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,470 | $869,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$11,470
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$869,600
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1998
Living Area
3,124 sq ft
Lot Size
2.23 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry
In Basement
Features
Play Room
Exterior
Construction
Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Deck, Rain Gutters
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces
8
Utilities
Electric
200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Private Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Financial
Annual Tax
$11,470
Assessed Value
$869,600
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Yellow
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
49 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1998
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,124 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,404 sq ft above grade
720 sq ft below grade
Dimensions14 x 12.5
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
Dimensions19 x 14
LevelSecond
Dimensions33 x 12.5
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
Dimensions14.5 x 13
LevelFirst
Dimensions16 x 22
LevelFirst
Dimensions13 x 12
LevelFirst
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck
Room Markers
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (3)
BABathroom (3)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater
Interior Features:
Play Room
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry:
In Basement
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1998
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Private Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch:
Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Wooded
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
8
Parking Features:
Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School
Nearby Schools
School District
Pentucket School District local
B+
School Safety
2024-25
1.4%
Average
1.4%
Suspensions
4.1% below state avg
Elementary Schools
3 schools
Little People's Preschool
0.6 mi
Grades PK
Merrimac Heights Academy
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
Dr. Frederick N Sweetsir School
1.3 mi
216 students
Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-02
Middle Schools
3 schools
B
Pentucket Regional Middle School
3.1 mi
|
#155 of 352
|
Score: 44.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-14.2 below state avg
363 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
B
Amesbury Middle School
4.0 mi
|
#171 of 352
|
Score: 42.8
Improved 52 spots from last year
-15.4 below state avg
366 students
Moderate
Rising School
Grades 06-08
C
John G Whittier School
4.5 mi
|
#281 of 352
|
Score: 33.8
Improved 18 spots from last year
-24.4 below state avg
469 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-08
High Schools
3 schools
B+
Whittier Regional Vocational School
1.6 mi
|
#123 of 346
|
Score: 58.6
Dropped 34 spots from last year
+0.4 above state avg
1,288 students
Diverse
Early College Program
High Graduation Rate
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
A
Pentucket Regional Senior High School
3.1 mi
|
#68 of 346
|
Score: 64.8
Same rank as last year
+6.6 above state avg
565 students
Less Diverse
19 sports
• 1,514 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
B+
Amesbury High School
3.4 mi
|
#115 of 346
|
Score: 59.3
Dropped 42 spots from last year
+1.1 above state avg
483 students
Moderate
16 sports
• 928 athletes
Strong AP Program
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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5 Locust Grove, Merrimac MA 01860
Merrimac, MA 01860
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Christopher Breen
Listing Office
RE/MAX Bentley's
Office Phone
978-572-1200
Agent MLS ID
CN220800
Office MLS ID
AN8279
Listing Data Updated
Oct 23, 2026 3:08 PM EDT
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