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52 Merrimac St Amesbury — Photo 1 of 23

$850,000

52 Merrimac St, Amesbury, MA 01913

Amesbury, MA 01913

Beds

Baths

SqFt

924

Style

Single Family

Built

1880

Rare Merrimack River waterfront opportunity in one of Amesbury's most sought-after locations. Set directly on the river, this property offers the chance to build a custom waterfront home w/ stunning water views & unforgettable sunsets. Existing structure is a teardown, allowing the next owner to maximize the potential of this premier setting. Architectural plans for a custom riverfront residence w/ 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, elevator, & 2,775 sq ft of living space are available for review. Property historically featured a private dock, further highlighting its waterfront appeal. Enjoy boating, kayaking, fishing & all that life on the Merrimack has to offer. Conveniently located near downtown Amesbury, Newburyport, major highways & the Marina at Hatter's Point. Seller financing available for qualified buyers. Rare opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind waterfront retreat. Buyer to perform all due diligence regarding future use, permitting, dock approvals & development potential.

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Market Value Analysis

This Property

Size (SqFt) →Price →

This Property$920/sqft

Local Avg (Amesbury)$514/sqft

79% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 22 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Amesbury, MA.

Financials

Original Price$850,000

Annual Taxes$9,853

Parking

Garage0

Off-Street1

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms6

FireplacesNone

Flooring--

BasementNone

Climate & Utilities

HeatingForced Air, Oil

CoolingNone

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--

Roof--

FoundationSlab

ZoningR20

Property & Lot

Acres0.14

SqFt Lot6,000

Lot Features--

Geography

Population

17,403

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$104K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

31.4%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Essex County

992 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-15% vs the prior 12 months) — 515 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 462 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 924 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 6,000 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Full Amesbury, MA market report ZIP 01913 market data

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: The Lopes Group

Listing Office: J. Barrett & Company

MLS® Number: 73530621