For sale

$1,275,000

197 Merritt Rd, Otis, MA 01253

3beds

3,250sqft

$7,646/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1790

35 Acres Lot

$1,219,900 Zestimate^®

$392/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Front parlourGunite poolFull basementFormal dining

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.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Heating

Oil, Electric, Boiler, Hot Water, Fireplace(s)

Cooling

Electric

Appliances

Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Dryer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Slate, Wood
Windows: Skylight(s)
Basement: Other,Unfinished,Interior Entry,Concrete,Bulk head
Has fireplace: Yes

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,250
Total interior livable area: 3,250 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Garaged & Off-Street
Has garage: Yes
Details: Garaged & Off-Street

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Accessible Full Bath, 1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath

Features

Exterior features: Tennis Court(s)
Has private pool: Yes
Pool features: In Ground

Lot

Size: 35 Acres
Features: Adj to Protected Ld

Details

Additional structures: Barn/Stable
Parcel number: 6164, 6174
Zoning description: Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Roof: Asphalt Shingles

Condition

Year built: 1790

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Well
Utilities for property: Fiber Optic Availabl

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Otis

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $392/sqft
Tax assessed value: $796,300
Annual tax amount: $5,144
Date on market: 9/25/2026

Estimated market value

$1,219,900

$1.16M - $1.28M

$4,335/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/25/2026	Listed for sale	$1,275,000$392/sqft
Source: BCMLS #250962 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,825 +0.4%	$746,900 +0.7%
2024	$4,807 -1.6%	$741,800 +0.5%
2023	$4,885 +9.5%	$737,900 +28.2%
2022	$4,462 +6.6%	$575,800 +16.6%
2021	$4,184 +2.8%	$494,000 +1.2%
2020	$4,070 +0.7%	$488,000
2019	$4,041	$488,000
2018	$4,041 +2.5%	$488,000
2017	$3,943 +2.3%	$488,000 -0.6%
2016	$3,854	$491,000