288 Merrimac Street, Newburyport MA 01950

Newburyport, MA 01950

$560,000

Beds

Baths

2,312

Sq Ft

$242

Price/Sq Ft

0.20

Acres

1676

Year Built

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

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

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
10/15/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$1,285,000	-	-	MLS #73591451 - Active
01/07/2026	🏷️ Previously Sold	$1,282,500	-	-	MLS #73450553
03/30/2007	🏷️ Previously Sold	$495,000	-	-	MLS #70388061
06/26/2005	✓ Sold	$560,000	-	-	Property sold
09/14/2004	🏠 Listed for Sale	$569,900	-	-	Original listing

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

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $5,256

Assessed Value $499,600

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Lead Paint Unknown

Seller Disclosures Subject To License To Sell

Additional Details

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

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

2,312 sq ft

Total Rooms

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:

Nearby Schools

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Location

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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

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