197 Merritt Rd, Otis, MA 01253 (MLS# 250962)
$1,275,000
Otis, MA 01253
MLS# 250962
3 beds | 3 baths | 3250 sqft
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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.
Details
Maps
Documents
Contract Information
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Original List Price: 1275000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $1,275,000
Status: Active
List Date: 2026-09-25
List Price: $1,275,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Assess Amt: 796300
Elem School: Farmington River
Middle School: Lee
High School: Lee
Assessed Year: 2026
Taxes: 5144
Tax Year: 2026
Page: 247
Registry: Middle Registry
Street #: 197
Street Name: Merritt
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01253
Map Ref: 6-164, 6-174
General Property Description
Surveillance: No
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 3
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 9
Total Bedrooms: 3
Year Built Source: Assessor
Yr Blt Description: Approximate
Lot Size Dimensions: 1476684
Lot Size SqFt: 1524600
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 3250
Total Full Baths: 3
Year Built Apx: 1790
Acres Apx: 35
Remarks & Misc
Additional Disclosures: Main house roof is old, not presently leaking, but will need replacing sooner rather than later.
There is a small additional lot that will convey, but a 50' slice (north/south) will be given to the neighbor and separated prior to closing. total acreage to be determined.
Seller will not be putting a fence around the pool.
Directions: From Rte 8 turn onto Merritt Rd #197 is on the left.
Marketing/Headline: Merritt Farm built in 1780 with privacy and amenities for the modern buyers.
Restrict Covenants
Unk: 1
Appliances Incl
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Dryer: 1
Range Hood: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Basement
Bulk head: 1
Concrete Floor: 1
Interior Access: 1
Unfinished: 1
Other: 2 seperate
Exterior Amenities
Barn/Stable: 1
Pool - In Ground: 1
Tennis Court(s): 1
Flood Hazard Area
Unk: 1
Floor
Ceramic Tile: 1
Slate: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel
Electric: 1
Oil: 1
Garage
Oversized: 1
Heat/Cool/Vent
Boiler: 1
Electric: 1
Hot Water: 1
Multizone: 1
Radiant: 1
Hot Water
Electric: 1
Interior Amenities
Fireplace (s): 1
Skylight(s): 1
Vaulted Ceilings: 1
Internet Service
Fiber Optic Availabl: 1
Lead Paint
Unk: 1
Lot Description
Adj to Protected Ld: 1
Title V
Pass: 1
Underground Oil Tank
Unk: 1
Water
Well: 1
Right to Farm Comm
No: 1
Sewer
Private: 1
Building Info
Exterior Color: Yellow
Wood Fireplace #: 1
Easement
Unk: 1
Survey
No: 1
Right of Way
Unk: 1
Accessibility
1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath: 1
1st Flr Full Bath: 1
Electric Type
200 Amp: 1
Circuit Breaker: 1
Construction
Post/Beam: 1
Wood Frame: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingles: 1
Style
Colonial: 1
Zoning
Residential: 1
Insulation
Mixed: 1
Unknown: 1
Seller Disc
No: 1
Exterior Siding
Clapboard: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-09-25
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: Unk
Title V: Pass
Underground Oil Tank: Unk
Water: Well
Sewer: Private
Easement: Unk
Survey: No
Right of Way: Unk
Right to Farm Comm: No
Flood Hazard Area: Unk
Lot Description: Adj to Protected Ld
Electric Type: 200 Amp; Circuit Breaker
Style: Colonial
Interior Amenities: Fireplace (s); Skylight(s); Vaulted Ceilings
Internet Service: Fiber Optic Availabl
Accessibility: 1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath; 1st Flr Full Bath
Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable; Pool - In Ground; Tennis Court(s)
Appliances Incl: Built-In Electric Oven; Dryer; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer
Construction: Post/Beam; Wood Frame
Exterior Siding: Clapboard
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Basement: Bulk head; Concrete Floor; Interior Access; Unfinished
Floor: Ceramic Tile; Slate; Wood
Garage: Oversized
Fuel: Electric; Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Insulation: Mixed; Unknown
Lead Paint: Unk
Zoning: Residential
Seller Disc: No
Possession: Negotiable
Lead Paint Disclosure 
Floorplan 
Listing Office: COMPASS MASSACHUSETTS , LLC GB
Listing Agent: Jen Harvey
Last Updated: October - 12 - 2026
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