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Property Description
Welcome to Merritt Farm - The original home built in 1780 oozes with charm. Front of the house faces south with a large heated sun porch flanking the west side overlooking the pool and tennis court. The main floor rambles with a front parlour, a keeping room off the kitchen with back stair, formal dining and office. In 2008 a large studio addition was added with a first floor primary, full basement and heating system supplying the kitchen and boot room with radiant heat as well as the studio. Second floor has two additional bedrooms, one with a large deck over the sunporch and a generous hall bath. Over 35 acres with mature landscaping, gunite pool and tennis court nicely tucked away this property is set up to be the modern homestead.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 197 Merritt Rd
General
- Price: $1,275,000
- Taxes: $5,144 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 1109
- MLS ID: 250962
- Updated: 9/25/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: Fireplace (s), Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceilings
- Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dryer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Slate, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), Pool - In Ground, Barn/Stable
Parking
- Parking Features: Garaged & Off-Street
- Other Parking Type: Garaged & Off-Street
- Garage Description: Oversized
Location
- Area: Middle Registry
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Electric
- Heating Type: Oil, Electric, Boiler, Hot Water
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Well
- Well: Yes
- Utility Description: Fiber Optic Availabl
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Square Feet: 3,250
- Year Built: 1790
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 35
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,524,600
- Lot Dimensions: 1476684
- Lot Features: Adj to Protected Ld
- Zoning: Residential
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,144
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 6-164, 6-174
Listed by Compass Massachusetts , Llc Gb, Jen Harvey
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Schools
Schools serving 197 Merritt Rd
School District:Farmington River Regional School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Farmington River Elementary School 555 North Main Road, Otis, MA 01253 | PK-6 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 197 Merritt Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/25/2026
Listed
$1,275,000
127499900%
MLS
12/21/2012
Sold
$1
—
Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 197 Merritt Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,825
—
$746,900
1%
2024
$4,807
-2%
$741,800
1%
2023
$4,885
9%
$737,900
28%
2022
$4,462
7%
$575,800
17%
2021
$4,184
3%
$494,000
1%
2020
$4,070
1%
$488,000
—
2019
$4,041
—
$488,000
—
2018
$4,041
2%
$488,000
—
2017
$3,943
2%
$488,000
-1%
2016
$3,854
1%
$491,000
-3%
2015
$3,801
3%
$504,800
—
2014
$3,685
—
$504,800
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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197 Merritt Rd, Otis, MA 01253 (MLS# 250962) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 197 Merritt Rd is currently listed for $1,275,000 and was received on September 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 197 Merritt Rd? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Otis? You can browse all Otis real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

