288 Merrimac Street, Newburyport MA 01950

Newburyport, MA 01950
$560,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,312
Sq Ft
$242
Price/Sq Ft
0.20
Acres
1676
Year Built
4
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
259
Days on Market
Sold 2005 Listed Sep 14, 2004 • MLS# 70090426 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $597,000
Final Sale Price: $560,000
Difference: $37,000 (-6.2%)
Performance Metrics
93.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
259
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $258
Sale $/sq ft: $242
This property sold for $242 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.2% below the original asking price.

At 259 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
$242/sq ft
Area Median
$533/sq ft
Difference
54.6%

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

About this home

Extraordinary restored and renovated Antique with 5 working fireplaces including walk-in fireplace in living room. Custom cherry kitchen with granite counters and high end stainless steel appliances. Private yard with river glimpses.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

61.5%
Price Range
261
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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Previous Transaction - MLS #70388061
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Previously Sold
Mar 30, 2007
$495,000
MLS #70388061
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Sold
Jun 26, 2005
$560,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 261
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Listed for Sale
Sep 14, 2004
$569,900
Original listing
Agent: Sonja Shine Office: Carlson GMAC Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $5,256 $499,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,256
Tax Year 2005
Assessed Value
$499,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1676
Living Area 2,312 sq ft
Lot Size 0.20 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances 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, Bulkhead
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Antique
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $5,256
Assessed Value $499,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Subject To License To Sell
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 261 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: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Office
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement: Partial, Bulkhead
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: 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, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 5
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities:
School District
Newburyport School District local
A-
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.0% Very Low (Safest)
↓ 5.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
A-
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School
0.5 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
A-
Edward G. Molin Elementary School
0.8 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-
River Valley Charter School
0.9 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Rupert A Nock Middle School
0.8 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
B
Amesbury Middle School
3.0 mi | #171 of 352 | Score: 42.8
Improved 52 spots from last year
-15.4 below state avg
366 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
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
Coastal Connections Academy
3.5 mi
Grades 12
C-
Amesbury Innovation High School
3.6 mi | #309 of 346 | Score: 36.7
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-21.5 below state avg
43 students Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

288 Merrimac Street, 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 Mar 31, 2025 8:51 PM 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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