159 High St
Newburyport, MA 01950
$849,000
The row houses everyone admires—straight from a postcard and among Newburyport's most treasured addresses. Opportunities to own one of these iconic homes are rare, making this a truly special offering. With views of the Merrimack River just beyond your front door, the location embodies the very best of coastal Newburyport living.Inside, timeless architectural details honor the home's rich history, while thoughtful updates provide the modern comforts today's buyers appreciate. A private second-floor balcony overlooks extraordinary gardens that rival those featured on Newburyport's most celebrated garden tours. French doors off the kitchen and dining area create a seamless connection to the outdoor space, inviting al fresco dinners, leisurely morning coffee, and peaceful evenings surrounded by lush blooms and coastal breezes.This is more than a home—it's a quintessential Newburyport lifestyle, where historic charm, waterfront beauty, and vibrant downtown living come together in perfect harmony. Shows in the Firehouse Theatre, Farmers Market at the Tannery, Concerts on the Waterfront are just a small sample of the activities awaiting you as Newburyport's newest resident!
| Listing ID: | 73562069 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $849,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Lender Owned: | No |
| Bedrooms Total: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 1 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 1,097 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $6,656 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 1,700 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.04 |
| Architectural Style: | Antique |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Newburyport |
| County Or Parish: | Essex |
| Postal Code: | 01950 |
| Year Built: | 1850 |
| Appliances: | Gas Water Heater |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Heating: | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | MA |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Roof: | Shingle |
| Foundation Details: | Granite |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 3923 |
| Construction Materials: | Frame |
| Fireplace Features: | Living Room |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-08-11 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.04 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Rooms Total: | 5 |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Concrete, Unfinished |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 1,097 |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station |
| Exterior Features: | Patio, Balcony, Fenced Yard |
| Fencing: | Fenced |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Parcel Number: | M:0035 B:0165 L:0000, 2086517 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Patio |
| Property Attached?: | Yes |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Zoning: | R3 |
| Elementary School: | Bresnahan |
| High School: | Newburyport |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Nock |
| View: | City View(s) |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Listing Terms: | Contract |
| Alert Comments: | Home Sale Contingency |
| Certificate Number: | 220429004840 |
| Color: | Blue |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | Yes |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | Kick-out/Right 1st Refusal |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $773.93 |
| Page: | 94 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $773.93 |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Original List Price: | $849,000 |
| Room Bathroom1 Area: | 11.333333333 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Half |
| Room Bathroom1 Length: | 4.25 |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | First |
| Room Bathroom1 Width: | 2.666666666 |
| Room Bathroom2 Area: | 38.666666666 |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full |
| Room Bathroom2 Length: | 9.666666666 |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom2 Width: | 4 |
| Room Bathroom3 Area: | 34 |
| Room Bathroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Half |
| Room Bathroom3 Length: | 6 |
| Room Bathroom3 Level: | Third |
| Room Bathroom3 Width: | 5.666666666 |
| Room Bedroom2 Area: | 98 |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Bedroom2 Length: | 14 |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Third |
| Room Bedroom2 Width: | 7 |
| Room Dining Room Area: | $52.88 |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access |
| Room Dining Room Length: | 7.833333333 |
| Room Dining Room Level: | Main, First |
| Room Dining Room Width: | 6.75 |
| Room Kitchen Area: | 109.555555555 |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Kitchen Length: | 11.333333333 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | Main, First |
| Room Kitchen Width: | 9.666666666 |
| Room Living Room Area: | 214.583333333 |
| Room Living Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup |
| Room Living Room Length: | 12.5 |
| Room Living Room Level: | Main, First |
| Room Living Room Width: | 17.166666666 |
| Room Master Bedroom Area: | 214.583333333 |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior, French Doors, Dressing Room, Exterior Access |
| Room Master Bedroom Length: | 17.166666666 |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Room Master Bedroom Width: | 12.5 |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $718,800 |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| View?: | Yes |
| Year Built Details: | Actual |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 1,097 |
| Living Area Source: | Public Record |
| Open Parking Spaces: | 0 |
| Adu: | N |
| Beachfront Flag: | No |
Listing Courtesy of: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Homes & Lifestyles Team
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