
12 Nichols St Merrimac, MA 01860
Estimated payment $3,693/month
Highlights
- Custom Closet System
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Colonial Architecture
- Property is near public transit
- Attic
About This Home
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).
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,343
Year Built
- Built in 1926
Lot Details
- 0.37 Acre Lot
- Level Lot
- Garden
- Property is zoned VR
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Block Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,311 Sq Ft Home
- Ceiling Fan
- Window Screens
- Sliding Doors
- Insulated Doors
- Dining Area
- Bonus Room
- Storm Doors
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
- Attic
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Stove
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Pine Flooring
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Concrete
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Custom Closet System
Unfinished Basement
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Dirt Floor
- Block Basement Construction
Parking
- 5 Car Parking Spaces
- Driveway
- Paved Parking
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
Outdoor Features
- Bulkhead
- Deck
- Patio
- Outdoor Storage
- Porch
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- 2 Cooling Zones
- 3 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Baseboard Heating
- 200+ Amp Service
- Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 2 / 2
- Assessor Parcel Number M:0006 B:0002 L:00002,2032416
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $7,343 | $554,200 | $296,000 | $258,200 |
2024 | $7,142 | $529,000 | $279,500 | $249,500 |
2023 | $6,844 | $463,400 | $236,800 | $226,600 |
2022 | $6,709 | $410,600 | $190,700 | $219,900 |
2021 | $6,113 | $375,000 | $174,300 | $200,700 |
2020 | $5,580 | $375,000 | $174,300 | $200,700 |
2019 | $5,356 | $338,800 | $151,300 | $187,500 |
2018 | $5,242 | $332,600 | $141,400 | $191,200 |
2017 | $5,059 | $309,600 | $118,400 | $191,200 |
2016 | $4,832 | $299,000 | $118,400 | $180,600 |
2015 | $4,644 | $285,800 | $118,400 | $167,400 |
2014 | $4,481 | $282,000 | $118,400 | $163,600 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/04/2025 08/04/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/30/2025 07/30/25 | For Sale | $558,000 | +37.8% | $241 / Sq Ft |
12/03/2020 12/03/20 | Sold | $405,000 | +1.8% | $170 / Sq Ft |
10/23/2020 10/23/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
10/14/2020 10/14/20 | For Sale | $398,000 | -1.7% | $167 / Sq Ft |
09/13/2020 09/13/20 | Off Market | $405,000 | -- | -- |
09/06/2020 09/06/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
09/04/2020 09/04/20 | For Sale | $398,000 | -- | $167 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Not Resolvable | $405,000 | None Available |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $76,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Open | $400,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Closed | $397,664 | FHA | |
Previous Owner | $110,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $89,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $24,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $67,000 | No Value Available |
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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73411570

APN: MERR-000006-000002-000002