Dimensions8 x 8
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl
LevelSecond
1 Bisson Lane, Merrimac MA 01860
Merrimac, MA 01860 • Lake Attitash
$240,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$249,000
Final Sale Price:
$240,000
Difference:
$9,000 (-3.6%)
Performance Metrics
96.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
287
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$189
Sale $/sq ft:
$182
This property sold for $182 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.6% below the original asking price.
At 287 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
About this home
Direct lakefront with private boat dock and sandy beach steps from your door! This is the opportunity you've been waiting to see. It's the perfect getaway for your weekends and summers or move in full-time and live the dream year round. Level, low maintenance yard. Amazing sunsets and full lake views. Ample living area gives this home the best of both worlds with enough room to relax while being the most affordable property on the lake in both Merrimac and Amesbury. Many updates include an open kitchen, large dining area, modern bathroom. Town water, sewer and natural gas services are all at the property. Modern electric service, good roof, vinyl siding. Easy access from 495 from either exit 53 or 54. Parking onsite and also endless public overflow parking for even your biggest cookouts. Access to public boat launch. Year round lake fun boating, skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, skating, etc. Why not own your vacation and live where you play?
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Property History
Market Insights
59.7%
Price Range
259
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73536757
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Previously Sold
Sep 15, 2026
$595,000
MLS #73536757
Sold
Apr 6, 2017
$240,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 259
Listed for Sale
Jun 5, 2016
$249,000
Original listing
Agent: Jack Mahoney
Office: Stone Ridge Properties, Inc.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $595,000 | - | - | MLS #73536757 |
| 04/06/2017 | ✓ Sold | $240,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/05/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $249,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $2,161 | $133,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$2,161
Tax Year 2016
Assessed Value
$133,700
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1906
Living Area
1,318 sq ft
Lot Size
0.05 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Electric Baseboard
Cooling
None
Flooring
Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
Appliances
Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
Storage, Sun Room
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch - Enclosed, Storage, Screens
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch - Enclosed
Parking
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$2,161
Assessed Value
$133,700
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Beige
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
259 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1906
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,318 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Levels
Multi/Split
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions9 x 9
FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelSecond
Dimensions10 x 9
FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelSecond
Dimensions8 x 8
FeaturesBathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Vinyl
LevelMain,First
Dimensions19 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Dimensions11 x 9
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
LevelMain,First
Dimensions19 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch - Enclosed
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
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:
Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
Appliances:
Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Storage, Sun Room
Windows:
Screens
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1906
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Other
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Electric Baseboard
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch - Enclosed, Storage, Screens
Patio & Porch:
Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot, Level
Road Frontage:
24.00 ft
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Off Street
Special Features
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront Type:
Waterfront, Navigable Water, Lake, Frontage, Direct Access, Private, Lake/Pond, Direct Access, Frontage, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)
View:
Yes
View Type:
Scenic View(s)
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
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
Dr. Frederick N Sweetsir School
1.5 mi
217 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-02
Little People's Preschool
1.7 mi
Grades PK
A-
Shay Elementary School
1.8 mi
|
#240 of 824
|
Score: 62.9
Same rank as last year
Limited historical data for year-over-year comparison
485 students
Moderate
Grades PK-02
Middle Schools
2 schools
B
Amesbury Middle School
2.8 mi
|
#173 of 352
|
Score: 42.7
Improved 50 spots from last year
-15.5 below state avg
364 students
Moderate
Rising School
Grades 06-08
B
Pentucket Regional Middle School
4.5 mi
|
#163 of 352
|
Score: 43.3
Improved 41 spots from last year
-14.9 below state avg
335 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-08
High Schools
3 schools
B+
Amesbury High School
2.1 mi
|
#109 of 346
|
Score: 59.5
Dropped 36 spots from last year
+1.3 above state avg
481 students
Moderate
16 sports
• 928 athletes
Strong AP Program
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
D
Amesbury Innovation High School
2.6 mi
|
#320 of 346
|
Score: 31.4
Dropped 30 spots from last year
-26.8 below state avg
50 students
Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
Coastal Connections Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 12
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Neighborhood
Lake Attitash
1 Bisson Lane, Merrimac MA 01860
Merrimac, MA 01860
Listing Information
Agent MLS ID
C8002737
Office MLS ID
C95006
Listing Data Updated
Apr 6, 2017 4:47 PM EDT
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