5 Fairfield, Merrimac MA 01860

Merrimac, MA 01860

$589,900

Est. $3,759/month

3

Beds

1

Baths

1,610

Sq Ft

$366

Price/Sq Ft

0.26

Acres

1957

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

6

Days on Market

Pending Listed Jun 9, 2026 • MLS# 73532772 Copied!

About this home

Beloved by the same family for generations, this charming 3-bedroom Cape offers a rare opportunity to own a peaceful sanctuary tucked away on a quiet dead-end street in the heart of downtown.The first floor features golden oak floors, kitchen with double oven, dining room, living room, primary bedroom, full bath and a bright sunroom. Upstairs you will find 2 additional bedrooms. Outside, enjoy a large deck, mature gardens, a fenced yard with a spacious garden shed - perfect for the gardening enthusiasts. The standout feature is the two story two car garage offering abundant storage, workshop space, or future possibilities. This hidden gem combines privacy, character, convenience and a desirable location. While the home could benefit from a little TLC, it offers endless potential to make it your own. Property being sold AS IS. Part of the Celebrated Pentucket and Whittier Regional School Districts. Close to local beaches and downtown Newburyport. Showings begin at open house saturday

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1957

Bedrooms

3

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,610 sq ft

Total Rooms

7

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1957

Living Area 1,610 sq ft

Lot Size 0.26 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Basement Full, Concrete

Laundry None

Features Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture Cape

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced/enclosed

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Attached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive

Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $6,910

Assessed Value $512,500

Interior Features

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Interior Features: Bonus Room

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Basement: Full, Concrete

Laundry:

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Construction & Materials

Style: Cape

Year Built: 1957

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Roof:

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch:

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed

Other Structures:

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Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive

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5 Fairfield, Merrimac MA 01860

Merrimac, MA 01860

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Pentucket School District local

B+

✓ School Safety 2024-25

1.4% Average

1.4% Suspensions

↓ 4.1% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

3 schools

Little People's Preschool

0.4 mi

Grades PK

Merrimac Heights Academy

0.7 mi

Grades PK-12

Dr. Frederick N Sweetsir School

0.8 mi

217 students Less Diverse

Grades PK-02

M

Middle Schools

3 schools

B

Pentucket Regional Middle School

3.5 mi | #163 of 352 | Score: 43.3

Improved 41 spots from last year

-14.9 below state avg

335 students Less Diverse

Rising School

Grades 07-08

B

Amesbury Middle School

4.0 mi | #173 of 352 | Score: 42.7

Improved 50 spots from last year

-15.5 below state avg

364 students Moderate

Rising School

Grades 06-08

C

John G Whittier School

4.5 mi | #273 of 352 | Score: 34.0

Improved 26 spots from last year

-24.2 below state avg

487 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades 05-08

H

High Schools

3 schools

A-

Whittier Regional Vocational School

1.8 mi | #93 of 346 | Score: 60.7

Dropped 4 spots from last year

+2.5 above state avg

1,285 students Diverse

Early College Program High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum

Grades 09-12

B+

Amesbury High School

3.4 mi | #109 of 346 | Score: 59.5

Dropped 36 spots from last year

+1.3 above state avg

481 students Moderate

16 sports • 928 athletes

Strong AP Program College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

A

Pentucket Regional Senior High School

3.5 mi | #69 of 346 | Score: 64.7

Dropped 1 spots from last year

+6.5 above state avg

578 students Less Diverse

19 sports • 1,514 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

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Jun 16, 2026

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Agent: Heidi A. Jewett Office: Jewett Real Estate

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/16/2026	⏳ Pending Sale	-	-	-	Offer accepted, sale pending
06/09/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$589,900	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
Jun 9, 2026	New Listing Added	$589,900	—

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Days on Market

6 days

Price per Sq Ft

$366

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$6,910	$512,500

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