Signer's House and Matthew Thornton Cemetery · Photo: Jane023 · CC BY-SA 4.0368 homes sold in Merrimack in the last year, at a typical $516K
Redfin reports Merrimack’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 03054, which takes in Merrimack and the area around it. Houses and condos split the market almost evenly. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Merrimack homes are listed.
Every place Merrimack homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Merrimack.
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42% of Merrimack’s sales are condos, at $234K less than a house
196 houses and 149 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Condos draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 196 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $283NH $283
- Days to sell
- 22
- Sold over asking
- 56%
typical sale · 149 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $254NH $310
- Days to sell
- 19
- Sold over asking
- 62%
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 2.2 times the 2016 price
368 sales in the last year, against 557 in 2016 and a low of 339 in 2023. The typical sale went from $232K in 2016 to $516K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 03054, which takes in Merrimack and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $500K buys in Merrimack
Check a listing against what Merrimack homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Merrimack are more common than before the pandemic, but half fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 03054 since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 368 sales.
If you’re buying in Merrimack
- Shop in October. It brings about 45 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (56% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 101.8% of the list price on average; 60% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. Three quarters of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 56 a month), and the most competition: 58% close over asking. September and October offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (57%). February has the least competition (46%) but only about 24 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and hotter than New Hampshire
| Merrimack now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | NH now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 60% | 48% | 72% | 37% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 71% | 62% | 78% | 49% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 101.8% | 100% | 104.3% | 99.4% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 21 | 46 | 13 | 48 |
38 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.6 times the 2024 low (24), 54% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2015’s 151.
Since 2019, houses are up 80%, condos 102%
A house typically sold for $601K in the year to May 2026 (196 sales), a condo for $367K (149).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 03054, which takes in Merrimack and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Merrimack home costs about $3,381 a month
Price: Merrimack’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Merrimack’s 1.6% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Merrimack is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in July
The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 24.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $516K home, about $8,260 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Merrimack, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in MerrimackTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Merrimack.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
No busy market nearby sells for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Merrimack, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 1,232 | $451K | $283 | 55% | 28 |
| Nashua | 897 | $527K | $301 | 55% | 23 |
| Merrimack (ZIP 03054) | 368 | $516K | $267 | 60% | 21 |
| Londonderry | 158 | $561K | $292 | 58% | 28 |
| Milford | 100 | $467K | $267 | 61% | 27 |
| East Merrimack | 98 | $373K | $273 | 62% | 13 |
| Hudson | 72 | $482K | $316 | 63% | 21 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Merrimack
What do homes sell for in Merrimack, NH?
368 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $516K, $267 a square foot. Houses sold for about $601K, condos for about $367K in the year to May 2026.
Is Merrimack a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 55 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 43 sold, about 1.3 months of supply. Buyers paid 101.8% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Merrimack?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Merrimack?
About 1.6% of a home’s value a year. On a $516K home that’s near $8,260.
Where can I see homes for sale in Merrimack?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Merrimack’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Merrimack.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 03054, which takes in Merrimack and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3)). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).