Listed by NH 1 Realty LLC · Brian Jolicoeur · 603-249-6333
Single Family Residence · Manchester, NH
542 Merrimack Street, Manchester, NH
$489,900
Est. $2,477/mo · 20% down, 30-yr, 6.5% (Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not MLS data)
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 1
- Sq Ft
- 1,458
- Built
- 1960
- MLS®
- #5103227
Property Description
Welcome to 542 Merrimack Street, a single-family home in Manchester, New Hampshire. The home offers 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1,458 square feet of living space, listed at $489,900. Single-family ownership here means your own land, your own walls and room to make the property yours. The numbers worth knowing: a 0.21-acre lot, 1960 construction and roughly $336 per square foot. See the listing's full details below, and reach out for a private showing of 542 Merrimack Street.
This spacious 5-bedroom ranch offers comfortable one-level living with endless potential. The home features a bright living room, a full bath, and an eat-in kitchen that provides a functional layout for everyday living. Situated on a level 0.21-acre city lot, the property offers a manageable yard with plenty of space for outdoor enjoyment, gardening, or entertaining. Conveniently located on upper Merrimack St. close to shopping, restaurants, schools, and everyday amenities, this home also provides easy access to major highways, making commuting a breeze. Whether you're looking for your next home or an investment opportunity, this property combines space, convenience, and value. Open house Saturday October 24 from 11-12:30.
Location Highlights
542 Merrimack Street is a single family residence in Manchester, New Hampshire, listed at $489,900. That works out to about $336 per square foot, for a home built in 1960. It has been on the market for 3 months.
At this latitude, Manchester averages roughly 8.3 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.
Zoned schools in the Manchester Sch Dst SAU #37: McDonough School (Elementary), Hillside Middle School (Middle), CentralHig (High). Always confirm zoning with the district office.
Source: zoned school names are PrimeMLS listing data; distances, sun exposure and school facts are Owl’s Nest Real Estate additions (school facts from the NCES, U.S. Department of Education) — not PrimeMLS data.
Property Details
Essentials & finishes
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Total Baths
- 1
- Full Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 1,458
- Price / SqFt
- $336.01
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1960
- County
- NH-Hillsborough
- Town
- Manchester, NH
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 78
Primary Features
- County
- NH-Hillsborough
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1960
- Zoning
- res
Interior Features
- Basement
- Yes
- Basement Access Type
- Interior
- Basement Description
- Concrete, Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Stairs
- 1/4 Baths
- 0
- 3/4 Baths
- 0
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Heating
- Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water, Boiler
- Rooms - Total
- 7
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Above Grade
- 1,458
- SqFt-Approximate Finished Below Grade
- 0
- SqFt Approximate Total Finished
- 1,458
- SqFt Approximate Total
- 2,592
Location Information
- School - District
- Manchester Sch Dst SAU #37
- School - Elementary
- McDonough School
- School - High
- CentralHig
- School - Middle/Jr
- Hillside Middle School
Financial Details
- Tax - Gross Amount
- $5,880
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Taxes TBD
- Yes
Additional
- Construction Status
- Existing
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Covenants
- Unknown
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pre-Construction
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Seasonal
- No
- Total Stories
- One
- Surveyed
- Unknown
- Timeshare/Fractional Ownership
- No
External Features
- Color
- Beige
- Driveway
- Paved
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Garage
- No
- Lot Features
- City Lot, Level, In Town, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
- Lot - Acres
- 0.21
- Lot - SqFt
- 9,148
- Parking
- Driveway, On Site, Paved, Covered, Carport
- Road Frontage Type
- Paved, Public
- Road Frontage
- TBD
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Sewer
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable
- Water Source
- Public
MLS®: PrimeMLS #5103227; Listed by NH 1 Realty LLC · Brian Jolicoeur · 603-249-6333
Property History
Estimated annual taxes for this property
- 2024
- $8,328
- 2023
- $8,120
- 2022
- $7,912
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate from the list price at New Hampshire’s average effective tax rate — not PrimeMLS or town assessor data. Verify with the town assessor.
Market Data
Live snapshot computed by Owl’s Nest Real Estate from PrimeMLS IDX active listings in this town
- Active listings in Manchester
- 178
- Average list price
- $516,308
- Price range
- $175,000 – $825,000
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,273/ mo
- Principal & Interest
- $2,477
- Property Tax
- $694
- Home Insurance
- $102
Source: Owl’s Nest Real Estate estimate, not PrimeMLS data. Estimates use typical New Hampshire costs — a 1.7% effective property-tax rate, insurance at 0.25% of home value/yr, and PMI below 20% down. Actual town tax rates vary; verify with your lender and the town assessor.
Around This Property
Schools, everyday places and nearby destinations near 542 Merrimack Street, Manchester, NH
Assigned Schools
- Elementary
- McDonough School
- Middle
- Hillside Middle School
- High School
- CentralHig
- District
- Manchester Sch Dst SAU #37
Source: Google Maps Platform (Places) and Owl’s Nest Real Estate — not PrimeMLS data.
Questions About This Listing
How much does 542 Merrimack Street cost?
542 Merrimack Street in Manchester, NH is listed for $489,900 on PrimeMLS.
That is about $336 per square foot of finished living space.
It came on the market on August 4, 2026.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 542 Merrimack Street have?
542 Merrimack Street in Manchester, NH has 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in 1,458 square feet of finished living space.
What is the lot size of 542 Merrimack Street?
542 Merrimack Street in Manchester, NH sits on 0.21 acres, per the MLS.
The lot is described as city lot and level.
Zoning: res.
The MLS lists it as outside a flood zone.
What are the annual property taxes for 542 Merrimack Street?
Annual property taxes on 542 Merrimack Street in Manchester, NH are $5,880 for the 2026 tax year, per the MLS.
New Hampshire towns set their own tax rates and revalue periodically, so confirm the current bill with the Manchester assessing office.
What heating and cooling does 542 Merrimack Street have?
542 Merrimack Street in Manchester, NH is heated by oil, baseboard, hot water and boiler, per the MLS.
The MLS lists no cooling system.
What are the water and sewer systems at 542 Merrimack Street?
542 Merrimack Street in Manchester, NH has public water and public sewer, per the MLS.
MLS details — water: public; sewer: public.
Electric: circuit breakers.
Other utilities: cable.
Does 542 Merrimack Street have a basement?
Yes. 542 Merrimack Street in Manchester, NH has a basement with interior access.
The MLS describes it as concrete, concrete floor, full and interior stairs.
What parking does 542 Merrimack Street have?
The MLS lists no garage at 542 Merrimack Street in Manchester, NH; parking is off a paved driveway.
Parking details: driveway, on site, paved, covered and carport.
What school district is 542 Merrimack Street in?
The MLS places 542 Merrimack Street in Manchester, NH in the Manchester Sch Dst SAU #37.
Listed schools: McDonough School (elementary), Hillside Middle School (middle) and CentralHig (high).
School assignments can change; confirm with the district.
Is 542 Merrimack Street still for sale?
Yes. 542 Merrimack Street in Manchester, NH is listed as Active on PrimeMLS (MLS #5103227).
Status can change quickly; contact us to confirm availability before you visit.
Which brokerage has 542 Merrimack Street listed?
542 Merrimack Street in Manchester, NH is listed by Brian Jolicoeur of NH 1 Realty LLC (603-249-6333).
Owl's Nest Real Estate shows it through the PrimeMLS IDX feed; we are not the listing brokerage.
What type of home is 542 Merrimack Street?
542 Merrimack Street in Manchester, NH is a single-family home built in 1960.
The MLS lists its style as Ranch, with one story.
What town is 542 Merrimack Street in?
542 Merrimack Street is in Manchester, New Hampshire 03103, in Hillsborough County.
Location notes from the MLS: in town, near shopping and near public transit.
How does the price of 542 Merrimack Street compare with other Manchester listings?
At $489,900, 542 Merrimack Street in Manchester, NH is priced close to the $499,900 median asking price of the 71 single-family homes for sale in Manchester on PrimeMLS as of November 3, 2026 (this listing included).
That figure is Owl's Nest Real Estate's analysis of active listings, and asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for recent comparable sales before you make an offer.
How can I see 542 Merrimack Street in person?
To see 542 Merrimack Street in Manchester, NH, use Request a Showing on this page or call Owl's Nest Real Estate at 401-648-5308.
We can show any MLS-listed home and represent you as your buyer's agent; the listing brokerage represents the seller.
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