288 Merrimac St, Newburyport MA 01950

Newburyport, MA 01950

$1,282,500

Beds

Baths

2,280

Sq Ft

$563

Price/Sq Ft

0.21

Acres

1759

Year Built

Parking

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold 2026 Listed Nov 3, 2025 • MLS# 73450553 Copied! • Updated Jan 7, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $1,199,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $1,282,500
                        

Difference: +$83,500 (+7.0%)

Performance Metrics

107.0%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold above asking price

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $526

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $563
                        

This property sold for $563 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 10 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$563/sq ft

Area Median

$531/sq ft

Difference

+6.1%

This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Welcome to this remarkable antique home near downtown Newburyport. Overflowing with character and charm, it features five fireplaces, including an impressive hearth large enough to step inside, a stunning reminder of the home’s rich past. The updated kitchen is bright and filled with natural light from the skylights, including soapstone countertops, brick flooring, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a Viking oven with hood, all with views of the Merrimack River. Wide floorboards flow throughout, and the office highlights beautiful exposed wood beams. The primary bedroom also offers views of the water. Outside, enjoy a patio with sweeping river views. The Newburyport Harborwalk Rail Trail is easily accessed, offering the perfect spot for a scenic walk or bike ride along the waterfront. Rare for Newburyport, the property includes four off-street parking spaces, adding even more convenience to this truly special residence.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

61.5%

Price Range

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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✓

Sold

Jan 7, 2026

Property sold

🏠

Listed for Sale

Nov 3, 2025

$1,199,000

Original listing

Agent: Candice Fontas Office: Engel & Volkers By the Sea

Previous Transaction - MLS #70388061

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Previously Sold

Mar 30, 2007

$495,000

MLS #70388061

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Previous Transaction - MLS #70090426

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Previously Sold

Jun 26, 2005

$560,000

MLS #70090426

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
10/15/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$1,285,000	-	-	MLS #73591451 - Active
01/07/2026	✓ Sold	-	-	-	Property sold
11/03/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,199,000	-	-	Original listing
03/30/2007	🏷️ Previously Sold	$495,000	-	-	MLS #70388061
06/26/2005	🏷️ Previously Sold	$560,000	-	-	MLS #70090426

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$9,867	$1,030,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$9,867

Tax Year 2025

Assessed Value

$1,030,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1759

Living Area 2,280 sq ft

Lot Size 0.21 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood, Tile, Brick, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment

Fireplace Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Fireplaces 5

Basement Full, Unfinished

Laundry Second Floor

Features Beamed Ceilings, Office, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture Colonial, Antique, Georgian

Roof Shingle

Features Patio, Storage

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced/enclosed

Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features Off Street

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $9,867

Assessed Value $1,030,000

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Third Bedroom Is Open To The Stairway. Some Parts Of The Home Date Back To 1676 But It Is Believed The Home Was Built In 1759. Buyers To Do Their Own Due Diligence.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Essex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 11 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1759

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

2,280 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Brick, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment

Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Office, Walk-up Attic

Windows: Window(s) - Picture

Basement: Full, Unfinished

Laundry: Second Floor

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique, Georgian

Year Built: 1759

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Slab

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Storage

Patio & Porch: Patio

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 5

Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

View: Yes

View Type: Scenic View(s)

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

288 Merrimac St, Newburyport MA 01950

Newburyport, MA 01950

Listing Information

Listing Agent Candice Fontas

Listing Office Engel & Volkers By the Sea

Office Phone 978-865-1168

Agent MLS ID CN245219

Office MLS ID AN8161

Listing Data Updated Jan 7, 2026 2:33 PM EST

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