Discover the perfect blend of space, sunlight, and charm in this expanded 5-bedroom antique Colonial, offering more room inside and out than you'd expect. A welcoming mudroom leads to a first-floor bedroom and opens to a bright main level featuring a formal dining room with custom built-ins and a sun-splashed living/family room with sliders to the deck. The kitchen includes a breakfast bar, gas stove, and exterior access, plus a convenient half bath. Upstairs offers four more bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite, a flexible bonus room, and a beautifully updated tiled full bath. Outside, enjoy the expansive and level yard, perfect for adding an in ground pool framed by mature trees., with a composite deck, patio, and more. Located in a lovely neighborhood surrounded by conservation land, yet minutes to I-495. New landscaping (2021) new hot water heater (2022), partially new roof (2023) new paint throughout (2023) updated primary bath (2024).
Sold for $565,000
$565,000
12 Nichols St, Merrimac, MA 01860
5beds
2,311sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
0.37 Acres Lot
$579,800 Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$4,362 Estimated rent
Home value
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$528,000 - $638,000
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Composite deckIn ground poolBreakfast barExpansive and level yardMature treesSliders to the deckGas stove
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Listed by:
Carey Creps 978-457-2343,
Lamacchia Realty, Inc. 978-388-0880
Bought with:
Barb Cullen
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73411570
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Cable Hookup
- Level: Second
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup
- Level: Second
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 15
- Dimensions: 5 x 3
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Slider
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Cable Hookup
- Level: First
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cable Hookup, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Dirt Floor,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,311
- Total interior livable area: 2,311 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,311
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Storage, Screens, Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Foundation area: 0
- Parcel number: M:0006 B:0002 L:00002,2032416
- Zoning: VR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block, Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Location
- Region: Merrimac
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2025 | Sold | $565,000+1.3%$244/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73411570 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Contingent | $558,000$241/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73411570 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $558,000+37.8%$241/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73411570 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2020 | Sold | $405,000+1.8%$175/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2020 | Pending sale | $398,000$172/sqft |
Source: Coco, Early & Associates, Amesbury Office LLC #72720634 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2020 | Listed for sale | $398,000$172/sqft |
Source: Coco, Early & Associates, Amesbury Office LLC #72720634 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2020 | Listing removed | $398,000$172/sqft |
Source: Coco, Early & Associates, Amesbury Office LLC #72720634 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2020 | Pending sale | $398,000$172/sqft |
Source: Coco, Early & Associates, Amesbury Office LLC #72720634 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2020 | Listed for sale | $398,000-0.3%$172/sqft |
Source: Coco, Early & Associates, Amesbury Office LLC #72720634 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2020 | Listing removed | $399,000$173/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Haverhill #72575500 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2019 | Listed for sale | $399,000$173/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Haverhill #72575500 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,343 +2.8% | $554,200 +4.8% |
| 2024 | $7,142 +4.4% | $529,000 +14.2% |
| 2023 | $6,844 | $463,400 |
| 2022 | $6,844 +12% | $463,400 +23.6% |
| 2021 | $6,113 +9.6% | $375,000 |
| 2020 | $5,580 +4.2% | $375,000 +10.7% |
| 2019 | $5,356 +2.2% | $338,800 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $5,242 +3.6% | $332,600 +7.4% |
| 2017 | $5,059 +4.7% | $309,600 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $4,832 +4% | $299,000 +4.6% |
| 2015 | $4,644 +3.6% | $285,800 +1.3% |
| 2014 | $4,481 +5.7% | $282,000 +2.7% |
| 2013 | $4,241 +3.2% | $274,500 +1.8% |
| 2012 | $4,109 +4.7% | $269,600 -3.9% |
| 2011 | $3,924 +0.2% | $280,500 -6.3% |
| 2010 | $3,917 +3.9% | $299,500 -5.8% |
| 2009 | $3,770 +2.2% | $317,900 -7% |
| 2008 | $3,690 +1.5% | $342,000 -6% |
| 2007 | $3,634 +13% | $363,800 +22.2% |
| 2006 | $3,215 +15.4% | $297,700 +23.7% |
| 2005 | $2,787 +5.1% | $240,700 |
| 2004 | $2,653 +8% | $240,700 +46.8% |
| 2003 | $2,457 +12% | $164,000 |
| 2001 | $2,194 | $164,000 +98.1% |
| 1997 | -- | $82,800 |
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Neighborhood: 01860
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NADr Frederick N Sweetsir SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Pentucket Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 7/10Pentucket Regional Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
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