288 Merrimac St, Newburyport MA 01950

Newburyport, MA 01950
$495,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,312
Sq Ft
$214
Price/Sq Ft
0.21
Acres
1676
Year Built
4
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
293
Days on Market
Sold 2007 Listed May 15, 2006 • MLS# 70388061 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $579,900
Final Sale Price: $495,000
Difference: $84,900 (-14.6%)
Performance Metrics
85.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
293
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $251
Sale $/sq ft: $214
This property sold for $214 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 14.6% below the original asking price.

At 293 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$214/sq ft
Area Median
$533/sq ft
Difference
59.9%

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

About this home

Lovingly restored and renovated antique with 5 working fireplaces including walk-in with beehive oven. Custom Cherry kitchen with skylight, fireplace and high end appliances. Private yard with river glimpses. High celings!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

61.5%
Price Range
294
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73591451
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Currently Listed
Oct 15, 2026
$1,285,000
MLS #73591451 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #73450553
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Previously Sold
Jan 7, 2026
$1,282,500
MLS #73450553
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Sold
Mar 30, 2007
$495,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 294
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Listed for Sale
May 15, 2006
$499,900
Original listing
Agent: Sonja Shine Office: Carlson GMAC Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #70090426
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Previously Sold
Jun 26, 2005
$560,000
MLS #70090426
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Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2007 $5,588 $553,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,588
Tax Year 2007
Assessed Value
$553,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1676
Living Area 2,312 sq ft
Lot Size 0.21 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 5
Basement Partial, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup
Features Library, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Antique
Roof Shingle
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Gas Dryer, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $5,588
Assessed Value $553,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Blue
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 294 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1676
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,312 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Library, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement: Partial, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique
Year Built: 1676
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 5
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility

Nearby Schools

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Neighborhood

288 Merrimac St, Newburyport MA 01950

Newburyport, MA 01950

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sonja Shine
Listing Office Carlson GMAC Real Estate
Office Phone 978-462-8155
Agent MLS ID C9500109
Office MLS ID C60807
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 12:11 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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