This Victorian house offers the perfect combination of old world charm and a more modern lifestyle with an open sun-filled addition of a kitchen/family room featuring a fireplace, vaulted ceiling, french doors to the deck and views to the expansive side yard. Period detail found in this historic home includes stain glass and leaded windows, detail molding in the trim and staircase, good ceiling height, and hardwood floors.The first floor welcomes you to a living room w/ a brick fireplace and wood stove, over-sized windows and access to a screened-in porch and deck, a lovely dining room, half bath, and a kitchen/family room. The second floor is home to three bedrooms, a bath and the laundry.The third floor has two more bedrooms and a bath. Other features include a two car under garage, central air, a shed and storage in basement.All located on a designated Scenic Road in the Silver Hill Historic District, within a short distance to an MBTA commuter station, and with a sidewalk to town
- MLS# 72815576
- Date Listed04/15/2021
- Bedrooms 5
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 1.12 acres (48,787 sq. ft)
- Sewer Private Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Middlesex
- Year Built 1901
- Water Public
- Square Feet 2,762 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $479.72
Interior Features
- Appliances Gas Water Heater
- Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Central
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 1.12
- Lot Size SQFT 48,787.20
- Lot Features Corner Lot, Wooded
Directions
corner of Hallet Hill and Merriam st.
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $13,273
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 3 • Serves this home
3.43 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
5.46 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
5.46 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 3 • Serves this home
3.43 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 3
3.54 mi
Distance
William F. Stanley Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
4.55 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
5.49 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
6.1 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 3
6.79 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
7.6 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
7.62 mi
Distance
Public • 4 - 5
3.43 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.36 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
5.46 mi
Distance
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
5.52 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
6.42 mi
Distance
Public • 4 - 8
6.79 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
7.62 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
7.73 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
8.47 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
8.58 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.62 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
5.46 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.25 mi
Distance
Minuteman Regional High School
Public • 9 - 12
6.39 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
7.03 mi
Distance
Lincoln-sudbury Regional High School
Public • 9 - 12
7.27 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
7.41 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
8.13 mi
Distance
The Cambridge School Of Weston
Private • 09 - 12
2.41 mi
Distance
Private • 03 - 12
2.92 mi
Distance
Private • 03 - UG
3.89 mi
Distance
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
Private • 09 - 12
4.61 mi
Distance
Community Therapeutic Day School
Private • UG - UG
4.63 mi
Distance
Private • PK - 12
5.26 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
6.1 mi
Distance
Private • UG - UG
6.93 mi
Distance
Corwin-russell School At Broccoli Hall
Private • UG - UG
7 mi
Distance
Private • 06 - 12
7.48 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2021 | Sold | $1,150,000.00 13.21% |
| 05/17/2021 | Pending | $1,325,000.00 |
| 05/03/2021 | Contingent | $1,325,000.00 |
| 04/15/2021 | Active | $1,325,000.00 |
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Lincoln Road | 5 | 5 | Nov 18, 2025 | $2,795,000 |
| 110 Cherry Brook Rd Road | 5 | 3 | Oct 24, 2025 | $2,490,000 |
| 215 Boston Post Rd | 6 | 5 | Nov 11, 2025 | $3,500,000 |
| 75 Cart Path Rd | 6 | 9 | Oct 18, 2025 | $9,995,000 |
| 21 Chestnut Street | 7 | 11 | Dec 04, 2025 | $12,895,000 |
| 72 Love Lane | 5 | 7 | Dec 03, 2025 | $6,195,000 |
| 23 Old Coach Road | 4 | 4 | Nov 07, 2025 | $1,595,000 |
| 137 Wellesley St | 5 | 4 | Nov 19, 2025 | $2,895,000 |
| 254 Conant Road | 4 | 3 | Oct 17, 2025 | $1,699,000 |
| 28 York Road | 4 | 3 | Oct 31, 2025 | $1,875,000 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,628 | 11,628 | 1,645,166 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 691 | 691 | 2,012 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 46.4 | 41.5 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $182,671 | $182,671 | $107,759 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $108,890 | $108,890 | $55,878 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 138 | 111 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 15.87°F | 15.87°F | 15.7°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 83.14°F | 83.14°F | 82.7°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.45" | 45.45" | 46.95" | 38" |
15/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 14/100, Transit Score: 6/100, Bike Score: 23/100.
Property Change History
Points of Interest near 261 Merriam St, Weston, MA 02493
Transport
528 ft
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528 ft
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Transport • Professional
0.61 mi
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Bemis Street Property, Weston, MA, USA
Recreation
0.36 mi
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Natural • Recreation
0.49 mi
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Conant Road Property, Weston, MA, USA
Recreation
0.6 mi
Distance
0.6 mi
Distance
0.6 mi
Distance
0.62 mi
Distance
Stony Brook South, Lincoln, MA, USA
Recreation
0.65 mi
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Natural • Recreation
0.49 mi
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Government
0.52 mi
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Government
0.64 mi
Distance
0.43 mi
Distance
0.54 mi
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0.54 mi
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Transport • Professional
0.61 mi
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0.23 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions for 261 Merriam St
Source: Realty.com
261 Merriam St, Weston, MA 02493 is a Single Family 2,762 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 19 photos available of this 5 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $1,325,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 19 photos of 261 Merriam St.
Our records indicate that 261 Merriam St was built in 1901.
The full address for this home is 261 Merriam St, Weston, MA 02493.
261 Merriam St has been listed on Realty.com since Thu April 15, 2021
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 14/100, Transit Score: 6/100, Bike Score: 23/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 261 Merriam St. Woodland Elementary School (Grades: PK - 3), Weston Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Weston High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston
(tel: 781-894-5555)
Listing agent:
Paige Yates
(tel: 617-733-9885)
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