$1,275,000
197 Merritt Rd
Otis, MA 01253
MLS# 250962
3 beds  |  3 baths  |  3250 sqft


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Ext front Front from road Front of house Front door West facing ext Ext studio roof of barn/garage garage/barn Mud room entry from garage Mudroom entry mudroom Hall to studio Studio Studio Studio Studio to loft and bedroom Bedroom off studio Studio Bath off studio bedroom Dining Dining Dining Dining Dining to side entry Dining to Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Living room Living room Living room middle room middle room Full bath off middle room Sun room Sun room Front entry Front living room Front living room Front Stair Top of stairs 2nd flr front bedroom 2nd flr front bedroom alt view 2nd flr front bedroom alt view 2nd flr back bedroom 2nd flr back bedroom 2nd flr back bedroom deck off 2nd flr back bedroom 2nd flr back bedroom Full bath off 2nd flr hall 2nd flr bath closet space Back stair leads to living room and kitchen Deck between pool and tennis Pool Pool CAM_20260903123244_0050_W-HDR Gunite pool From backyard Backyard Tennis court Aerial Aerial Merritt Rd

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.

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Contract Information
Current Price: $1,275,000
Status: Active
List Date: 2026-09-25
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
List Price: $1,275,000
Original List Price: 1275000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Location, Tax & Legal
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
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 3250
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 9
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
Surveillance: No
Year Built Apx: 1790
Year Built Source: Assessor
Yr Blt Description: Approximate
Lot Size Dimensions: 1476684
Acres Apx: 35
Lot Size SqFt: 1524600
Basement
Other: 2 seperate
Building Info
Exterior Color: Yellow
Wood Fireplace #: 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

Listing Office: COMPASS MASSACHUSETTS , LLC GB
Listing Agent: Jen Harvey

Last Updated: September - 25 - 2026

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