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Homes For Sale in Merrimac, MA
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A Local's Perspective
From Carriage Capital to Riverside Village on Lake Attitash
Merrimac's land was first settled by the English in 1638 as part of Salisbury, and later grew as the West Parish of neighboring Amesbury. In 1876, Merrimac — including the separate river village of Merrimacport — split off from Amesbury and incorporated as its own town, taking its name from its position on the north bank of the Merrimack River.
The defining chapter of Merrimac's history is carriage manufacturing: through the second half of the 19th century the town was one of the nation's largest centers of horse-drawn carriage production, and that industrial-village character is still visible today around Merrimac Square, with its Victorian-era brick storefronts and mill-era street grid. Interstate 495 now physically divides Merrimacport from the town's main village center.
Today Merrimac is a small, largely residential community bordering Amesbury, West Newbury, Haverhill, and the New Hampshire line, with Lake Attitash shared with Amesbury as its main natural landmark. Housing supply is tight and prices have kept climbing: Zillow puts the town's average home value at roughly $676K (up 1.9% year-over-year as of mid-2026), while Redfin reports a $624,626 median sale price over the three months ending May 2026 — up 7.7% year-over-year — reflecting the same inventory-constrained conditions Bentley's has documented across neighboring Greater Newburyport towns.
At a Glance
- Population
- 6,723 (2020 Census)
- Land Area
- 8.5 sq mi (8.8 sq mi incl. water)
- County
- Essex, MA
- FY2026 Tax Rate
- $13.19 / $1,000
- Median Household Income
- $123,054
Source-verified as of 2026-07-23.
Highlights
Why People Choose Merrimac
Merrimac Square
The town's historic Victorian-era center, built up during Merrimac's 19th-century run as one of the country's leading carriage-manufacturing towns.
Merrimac Town Forest
A 311-acre town-owned tract in the Cobbler Brook watershed with a marked network of trails — Red Oak, Long Hill, Valley, Cobbler's Brook, and Currier — through wetlands and hemlock groves.
McLaren Trail
A 2-mile, 45-acre rail-trail on a former 1873–1992 railroad bed, running through industrial, residential, wetland, and farmland stretches of town; no motorized vehicles.
Lake Attitash
A roughly 360-acre lake shared with Amesbury, popular for boating and fishing, though the town's own Indian Head Park beach has been closed for years.
Carey Park
A town-owned park at 109 River Road offering direct Merrimack River access for picnicking and wildlife viewing.
Merrimacport
A distinct riverside village, historically tied to Merrimac's main center but now physically separated from it by Interstate 495.
Neighborhoods
Merrimac's Neighborhoods & Villages
Merrimac Square
The town's compact historic center, with Victorian-era brick commercial architecture dating to the carriage-manufacturing era.
Merrimacport
A separate riverfront village along the Merrimack River, historically connected to Merrimac's center but divided from it today by I-495.
Lifestyle
Life in Merrimac
Merrimac's day-to-day life centers on its town forest trails, the Merrimack River, and shared access to Lake Attitash, with the historic square as its small commercial core.
Schools
Schools Serving Merrimac
Public Schools
Dr. F. N. Sweetsir School
PreK–2 (Merrimac)
Helen R. Donaghue School
Grades 3–6 (Merrimac)
Pentucket Regional Middle School
Grades 7–8 (West Newbury)
Pentucket Regional High School
Grades 9–12 (West Newbury)
School assignments are subject to change — always verify directly with the school district before making a decision. Source (verified 2026-07-23)
HOA & Condo Communities
Merrimac Associations
Merrimac's HOA-style developments are concentrated in a couple of age-restricted condominium communities rather than large subdivisions.
Village at Merrimac Condominiums
A 55+ community of 35 detached townhomes in Merrimac.
Freedom Way
A 55+ active-adult condominium community with an average HOA fee reported around $282/month.
New Construction
Building in Merrimac
Like other Merrimack Valley towns, Merrimac has adopted local zoning to comply with the state's MBTA Communities Act (Section 3A), and has seen at least one mill-to-residential redevelopment project.
MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District (Article 18A)
Merrimac's zoning bylaw and map creating a multi-family overlay district to satisfy the state's MBTA Communities Act (M.G.L. c.40A, Section 3A) requirement.
1 Liberty Street
A historic mill building in downtown Merrimac undergoing redevelopment into mixed commercial/residential use, per active real estate listing information.
Nearby Communities
How Merrimac Compares
Amesbury
The town Merrimac split off from in 1876; still shares Lake Attitash today.
Haverhill
Neighboring city to the west with MBTA Commuter Rail access to Boston.
West Newbury
Fellow Pentucket Regional School District town, more rural in character.
Groveland
The third Pentucket Regional School District town, across the Merrimack River from Haverhill.
FAQ
Merrimac Real Estate — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Merrimac?
Merrimac's FY2026 residential tax rate is $13.19 per $1,000 of assessed value, down slightly from $13.25 per $1,000 in FY2025, per the town assessor's office.
How do I commute to Boston from Merrimac?
Merrimac has no MBTA Commuter Rail station of its own; residents typically drive to Haverhill's or Newburyport's stations on the Newburyport/Rockport Line, or drive the whole way — roughly 42 miles / 45–55 minutes to downtown Boston depending on traffic.
Is there flood risk in Merrimac?
Properties near the Merrimack River are the primary flood concern — the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission has identified the Haverhill-Merrimac-Amesbury-Newburyport river corridor as an area of potential major flooding, so buyers near the river should check FEMA flood maps for the specific parcel.
Is Merrimac a walkable town?
Merrimac is largely car-dependent outside its small historic Merrimac Square center; there is no town-wide Walk Score data specific to Merrimac.
What's the current home price range in Merrimac?
Third-party data puts Merrimac's average home value near $676K (Zillow, mid-2026) and median sale price near $625K over the three months ending May 2026 (Redfin), up about 7.7% year-over-year; realtor.com reports a median list price closer to $720K.
Who provides water and sewer service in Merrimac?
The Town of Merrimac operates its own municipal Water Department (drawing on East Main Street wells and the Sargents Pit wells) and a municipal sewer system through its DPW, though some outlying properties rely on private wells and septic systems.
What schools would my kids attend in Merrimac?
Merrimac is part of the three-town Pentucket Regional School District (with Groveland and West Newbury): Dr. F.N. Sweetsir School (PreK–2) and Helen R. Donaghue School (grades 3–6) are both in Merrimac, feeding into Pentucket Regional Middle School and Pentucket Regional High School in West Newbury.
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