5 Cinder Ave, Newbury MA 01951
Newbury, MA 01951
$615,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$679,000
Final Sale Price:
$615,000
Difference:
$64,000 (-9.4%)
Performance Metrics
90.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
166
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$436
Sale $/sq ft:
$394
This property sold for $394 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 9.4% below the original asking price.
At 166 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 12 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$394/sq ft
Area Median
$632/sq ft
Difference
37.6%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Stake your claim to this property set high atop Plum Island! All Zoning and Conservation approvals in hand to start construction of your dream home (1,559 sq. ft. gross living area + another 1,000 sq. ft. deck space). Buyer will be responsible for building the new home which will feature unobstructed water views of the Basin on one side and breathtaking sunsets over the Great Marsh and Newburyport Harbor on the other. Just steps from a tranquil beach where you can set your chairs in the sand; swim; launch your kayaks/paddleboards; or head out to your boat which is moored in the Basin waters. A short walk to Plum Island restaurants and quick access to the ocean; Parker River National Wildlife Refuge; downtown Newburyport; bike trails; commuter routes; trains; and so much more! Prime location to enjoy the relaxed beach lifestyle, Greater Newburyport and all that Plum Island has to offer. Buy now and be building your new home by Spring!
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Property History
Market Insights
62.3%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73580552
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 22, 2026
$1,799,900
MLS #73580552 - Active
Status: Active under contract
May 14, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
May 13, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Dec 11, 2025
$679,000
Original listing
Agent: Dianne O'Brien
Office: Dianne M. O' Brien
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,799,900 | - | - | MLS #73580552 - Active |
| 05/14/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 05/13/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 12/11/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $679,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,711 | $632,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,711
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$632,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1945
Living Area
1,559 sq ft
Lot Size
0.13 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Other
Cooling
Other
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Other (see Remarks)
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Total Spaces
3
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,711
Assessed Value
$632,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Property Being Sold As Is. Buyer Must Do Their Own Due Diligence. Seller And Sellers Agent Make No Representations Or Guarantees Of Any Kind. Buyer To Assume Remaining Water/sewer Betterment. No Seller Statement As Seller Has Never Lived In The Property.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Other
Sq Ft Disclosures
Square footage obtained from architects plans
Documents
None
County
Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
168 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1945
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,559 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,559 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Other (See Remarks)
Year Built:
1945
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Other
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Other
Cooling:
Other
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Nearby Schools
Elementary Schools
3 schools
Newburyport Montessori School
2.9 mi
Grades PK-K
B+
Newbury Elementary School
3.0 mi
|
#275 of 825
|
Score: 51.6
Dropped 140 spots from last year
-6.6 below state avg
421 students
Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-06
Immaculate Conception School
3.0 mi
Grades K-08
Middle Schools
1 school
A
Rupert A Nock Middle School
3.6 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
High Schools
1 school
A
Newburyport High School
3.6 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
5 Cinder Ave, Newbury MA 01951
Newbury, MA 01951
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Dianne O'Brien
Listing Office
Dianne M. O' Brien
Office Phone
978-269-4838
Agent MLS ID
CN234410
Office MLS ID
AN5426
Listing Data Updated
Jul 18, 2026 8:47 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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