159 High Street, Newburyport MA 01950

Newburyport, MA 01950
$307,500
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,018
Sq Ft
$302
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1850
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
32
Days on Market
Sold 2007 Listed Feb 22, 2007 • MLS# 70529622 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $314,900
Final Sale Price: $307,500
Difference: $7,400 (-2.3%)
Performance Metrics
97.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
32
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $309
Sale $/sq ft: $302
This property sold for $302 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.3% below the original asking price.

The property spent 32 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$302/sq ft
Area Median
$528/sq ft
Difference
42.8%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

WONDERFUL, WALK TO TOWN ANTIQUE ROWHOUSE WITH BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED PRIVATE YARD OVERLOOKED BY SUN-FILLED DINING ROOM. LIVING ROOM FEATURES FIREPLACE SET IN WALL OF ANTIQUE RAISED FIELD PANEL FACING BEAUTIFUL BUILT-INS, DISPLAY/STORAGE UNIT. THE HOME ABOUNDS WITH TRADITIONAL CHARMING FEATURES- CAPTAINS STAIRCASE, WIDE PINE FLOORS, ANTIQUE WOODWORK.

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Property History

Market Insights

78.2%
Price Range
33
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73562069
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Aug 11, 2026
$849,000
MLS #73562069 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #71153785
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Feb 2, 2012
$185,000
MLS #71153785
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Sold
Mar 30, 2007
$307,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 33
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Listed for Sale
Feb 22, 2007
$314,900
Original listing
Agent: Mary Lou Gagnon Office: Carlson GMAC Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2007 $2,785 $276,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,785
Tax Year 2007
Assessed Value
$276,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1850
Living Area 1,018 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features Office

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Antique
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $2,785
Assessed Value $276,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Yes
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 33 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1850
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,018 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Office
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Antique
Year Built: 1850
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Shopping
School District
Newburyport School District local
A-
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.0% Very Low (Safest)
↓ 5.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

5 schools
Immaculate Conception School
0.2 mi
Grades K-08
A-
River Valley Charter School
0.5 mi | #82 of 352 | Score: 51.3
Improved 66 spots from last year
-6.9 below state avg
288 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-08
Newburyport Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-K
A-
Edward G. Molin Elementary School
0.5 mi | #239 of 825 | Score: 52.9
Improved 37 spots from last year
-5.4 below state avg
294 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 04-05
A-
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School
1.2 mi | #237 of 825 | Score: 52.9
Improved 128 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
567 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades PK-03
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A
Rupert A Nock Middle School
0.5 mi | #58 of 352 | Score: 55.6
Improved 47 spots from last year
-2.6 below state avg
498 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

1 school
A
Newburyport High School
0.5 mi | #53 of 346 | Score: 67.1
Improved 12 spots from last year
+8.8 above state avg
745 students Less Diverse
18 sports • 1,722 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

159 High Street, Newburyport MA 01950

Newburyport, MA 01950

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mary Lou Gagnon
Listing Office Carlson GMAC Real Estate
Office Phone 978-462-8155
Agent MLS ID C9500115
Office MLS ID C60807
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 2:09 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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