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$558,000

12 Nichols St Merrimac, MA 01860

5 beds
1 full, 1 partial
2,311 sqft
0.4 acres
$241 / sqft
House

Property details

About 12 Nichols St

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).

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(New)
CoolingWindow Unit(s), None
Size2,311 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.37 Acres
Year built1926
ParkingPaved Drive, Off Street, Paved
MLS #73411570

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Cable Hookup, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5
  • Parking: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Exterior: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Storage, Screens, Garden
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
  • List Price: $558,000
  • Price/SqFt: $241
  • Annual Tax Amount: $7,142
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Level
  • Directions: Church St. to Nichols St.
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Living Area: 2,311 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.37 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73411570
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (978) 388-0880
  • Listing Agent: Carey Creps

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 03, 2020
Home Sold
$405,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$529,000$7,142
2023$463,400$6,844
2022$410,600$6,709
2021$375,000$6,113
2020$375,000$5,580
2019$338,800$5,356

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Helen R. Donaghue Elementary School

Public District 3-6

0.8 mi

24 Union Street Ext

9

Dr. John C. Page Elementary School

Public District PK-6

3.1 mi

694 Main St

6

Charles C. Cashman Elementary School

Public District PK-4

3.2 mi

193 Lions Mouth Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $68,490. The most common annual income of people living in Merrimac, MA is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

16%
<35k
57%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
10%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

39%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
23%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PaneraPanera
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • LexusLexus
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • OldiesOldies
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 12 Nichols St

The listing price of 12 Nichols St property is $558,000.

The property 12 Nichols St is a house located in Merrimac, Massachusetts, 01860.

Active Listing: 12 Nichols St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 12 Nichols St are: Helen R. Donaghue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Dr. John C. Page Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Charles C. Cashman Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Memorial School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Barnard School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Pentucket Regional Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Whittier Regional Vocational (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Amesbury High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pentucket Regional High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $7,142 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on December 3, 2020 for $405,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 12 Nichols St has 5 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 12 Nichols St is 2,311 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 12 Nichols St is 1926.

This home is located at 12 Nichols St in Merrimac, MA and zip code 01860. This 2,311 square foot home, which was built in 1926, sits on a 0.37 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 31, 2025 and is currently priced at $558,000.

In July 2025, from all listings sold in Merrimac, MA there were more than 4 sold above asking price, over 3 sold below and more than 0 were sold right at the asked price. Between June and July 2025, Merrimac, MA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 13.6%. Listings spent 35 days on the market in July 2025, and had a median list price of $675,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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