$556,000
SOLD JUL 30, 2024

2 Bancroft Ln Merrimac, MA 01860

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,176 Sq Ft
3,332 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$473 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Open Floorplan
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • River View
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2024

This delightful 2 bed, 1.5 bath Antique dormered Cape, built in 1856, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern upgrades. Nestled in historic Merrimacport, only 4 miles from Downtown Amesbury and 9 miles from Newburyport, this coastal home offers convenience with scenic water views of the Merrimack River. The layout is both cozy and practical with the 1st floor featuring a beautifully renovated kitchen, airy dining room with stunning water views, cozy living room, full 4-piece bath and convenient stackable washer and dryer. Upstairs, you'll find the primary bedroom, a 2nd bedroom and half bath. This commuter-friendly home is just a few miles from the highway, yet it feels peacefully removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With glimpses of the river adding to its allure, this lovely home with private backyard and patio, presents an appealing option for those seeking a move-in-ready home in a historic setting! ** Offer deadline: Sunday 6/30 at 4pm. **

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alyssa Gager-McQuaid

Purple Finch Properties LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda McKeehan

Seas the Day Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,534

Year Built

  • Built in 1856 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 3,332 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Stone Wall
  • Irregular Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned SR

Property Views

  • River
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wainscoting
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Bay Window

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Tandem Parking
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Donahue Elementary School
  • Pentucket Reg. Middle School
  • Pentucket Reg. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0035 B:0002 L:00005,2032956

Community Details

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,534

Year Built

Built in 1856 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape, Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1856
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Pine, Wood Laminate, Engineered Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Laminate, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Peninsula
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1176
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN3779
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 446.43
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 472.79
  • MAIN SO: AC2095
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Irregular
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Marina, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0035 B:0002 L:00005,2032956
  • Zoning: SR
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Easements, Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3332
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 458
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6534
  • Tax Book Number: 37664

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • Waterview: River, Walk to

MLS Schools

  • High School: Pentucket Reg.
  • Elementary School: Donahue
  • Middle Or Junior School: Pentucket Reg.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2009
Sold by
Pearse 2Nd Benjamin
Bought by
Pearse 2Nd Benjamin
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$557,187

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2000
Sold by
Wolslegel Ellen K
Bought by
Pearse Benjamin

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1998
Sold by
2 Bancroft Ln Rt and Gardella
Bought by
Wolslegel Ellen K

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed $220,000 --
Deed $160,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $220,000 --
Deed $160,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $392,350 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $388,000 New Conventional
Closed $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $118,750 No Value Available
Previous Owner $121,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2024 07/30/24 Sold $556,000 +5.9% $473 / Sq Ft
06/30/2024 06/30/24 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2024 06/26/24 For Sale $525,000 +31.3% $446 / Sq Ft
07/15/2019 07/15/19 Sold $400,000 +3.2% $340 / Sq Ft
06/11/2019 06/11/19 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2019 06/05/19 For Sale $387,500 -- $330 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $6,638 $501,000 $262,200 $238,800
2024 $6,534 $484,000 $262,200 $221,800
2023 $5,793 $392,200 $200,000 $192,200
2022 $5,569 $340,800 $159,000 $181,800
2021 $5,325 $326,700 $153,800 $172,900
2020 $4,424 $297,300 $153,800 $143,500
2019 $4,496 $284,400 $153,800 $130,600
2018 $4,350 $276,000 $142,900 $133,100
2017 $4,510 $276,000 $142,900 $133,100
2016 $4,127 $255,400 $128,600 $126,800
2015 $4,006 $246,500 $128,600 $117,900
2014 $3,876 $243,900 $128,600 $115,300
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73257462

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MERR-000035-000002-000005