8 California St, Newburyport MA 01950

Newburyport, MA 01950

$679,000

Est. $4,080/month

2

Beds

1.5

Baths

1,122

Sq Ft

$605

Price/Sq Ft

0.05

Acres

1850

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

4 hours 31 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed Apr 29, 2026 • MLS# 73508923 Copied!

About this home

Charming Hidden Gem with Deeded 1-Car Detached Garage—Close to Downtown Newburyport & Waterfront. Tucked away on a quiet side street, this attached single-family New England Classic offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Newburyport lifestyle in one of the North Shore’s most beloved coastal communities. Sunlight fills the home, highlighting newly refinished, gleaming wood floors and a freshly painted interior throughout. The flexible layout offers two bedrooms, plus a first-floor guest bedroom option, home office, or additional living space. Features include updated quartz countertops in the kitchen, a working fireplace, a brick walkway leading to a private fenced backyard, basement with ample storage, walk-up attic, and a composite deck and brick patio—perfect for gatherings. Ideally located just a short walk to vibrant downtown, waterfront restaurants, the rail trail, and Cashman Park, and only an eight-minute drive to Plum Island Beach. No HOA fees.

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1850

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

1

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,122 sq ft

Total Rooms

6

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1850

Living Area 1,122 sq ft

Lot Size 0.05 acres

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Other

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Fireplace Dining Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Den, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Other (see Remarks)

Roof Shingle

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Off Street, Deeded

Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $5,362

Assessed Value $559,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Den, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband

Windows: Skylight(s)

Basement: Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)

Year Built: 1850

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Other

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Total Parking Spaces: 1

Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Dining Room

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8 California St, Newburyport MA 01950

Newburyport, MA 01950

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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

0.6 mi | #236 of 824 | Score: 53.0

Improved 129 spots from last year

-5.2 below state avg

584 students Less Diverse

Rising School

Grades PK-03

B+

Edward G. Molin Elementary School

0.7 mi | #255 of 824 | Score: 52.3

Improved 21 spots from last year

-5.9 below state avg

310 students Less Diverse

Rising School

Grades 04-05

A-

River Valley Charter School

0.8 mi | #82 of 352 | Score: 51.5

Improved 66 spots from last year

-6.7 below state avg

288 students Less Diverse

Rising School

Grades K-08

M

Middle Schools

1 school

A

Rupert A Nock Middle School

0.7 mi | #59 of 352 | Score: 55.1

Improved 46 spots from last year

-3.1 below state avg

470 students Less Diverse

Rising School

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

1 school

A

Newburyport High School

0.4 mi | #48 of 346 | Score: 67.5

Improved 17 spots from last year

+9.3 above state avg

743 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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4 hours 31 minutes

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