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251 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA, 01950

$1,495,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
2,900 SqFt
$516/SqFt
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251 Merrimac St, Newburyport$1,495,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingPaved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Year Built1850
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
WaterfrontBeach, Ocean Front, River
FireplaceDining Room, Bedroom
MLS #73219778
Lot Size0.23 Acres
StatusActive

About 251 Merrimac St

Enjoy sparkling River Views every time you’re heading home, with the benefit of a North End Neighborhood Corner Lot! Welcome to 251 Merrimac St. checking off the “must haves” on your list! Fully remodeled while maintaining the Newburyport architecture and period details we all love, this Greek Revival home features a beautiful curved staircase, soaring high ceilings, wide plank floors and a perfectly sized yard. The flexible layout is great for entertaining - including a kitchen with large pantry and dining room leading outside for summer socializing. The second floor features three bedrooms, including a primary ensuite, laundry and guest bath. On the third floor, enjoy the flexibility of a game room or office and additional bedroom. Seasonal water views, a stone's throw to the Clipper City Rail trail, downtown shopping and public transportation. There’s a reason Newburyport is ranked among the top places to live in the US, why not make 251 Merrimac St. your home?

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Greek Revival
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Living Area: 2,900 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Bentley's
  • Listing Agent: Alissa Christie

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior: Closet, Game Room
  • Fireplace: Dining Room, Bedroom

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Waterfront: Beach, Ocean Front, River
  • Exterior: Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.23 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Newburyport High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Edward G. Molin Elementary School, Public District Grades 4-5
  • Rupert A Nock Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: GPS 251 Merrimac St. On the corner of Merrimac and Oakland.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,495,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $516/SqFt

Agent Commission:

  • Buyer's Agent Commission: 2

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $10,199
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Newburyport, MA

City

Med. Sold Price

$790.2K

Med. Price/SqFt

$512

Avg. Days On Market

24

# of Sold Homes

14

251 Merrimac St vs Newburyport

27 DAYS ON ROCKET

+3 Days

$1,495,000

+$704.7K More

$516/SqFt

+$3 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $704.7K more than the Median Sold Price and $3/SqFt more than other homes in Newburyport, MA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • MLS Number: #73219778

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Bentley's
  • Listing Agent: Alissa Christie

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Dec 06, 2012Home Sold
$645,000
Nov 08, 2010Home Sold
$360,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$10,199$806,900
2020$10,155$790,900
2018$9,639$726,900
2017$9,345$694,800

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Middle School

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5
/10

  • Edward G. Molin Elementary School

  • 70 Low St

  • 0.70 miles

  • Public District Grades 4-5

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6
/10

  • Rupert A Nock Middle School

  • 70 Low St

  • 0.70 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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7
/10

  • Newburyport High School

  • 241 High St

  • 0.46 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $98,849. The majority of Newburyport, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 251 Merrimac St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 251 Merrimac St property is $1,495,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 251 Merrimac St is a house located in Newburyport, Massachusetts, 01950.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 251 Merrimac St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 251 Merrimac St are:
Edward G. Molin Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Rupert A Nock Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Newburyport High School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $10,199 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on December 6, 2012 for $645,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 251 Merrimac St has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 251 Merrimac St is 2,900 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 251 Merrimac St is 1850.

Rocket Homes›Massachusetts›Essex County›Newburyport›01950›251 Merrimac St

This home is located at 251 Merrimac St in Newburyport, MA and zip code 01950 in the Newburyport North End neighborhood. This 2,900 square foot home, which was built in 1850, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 03, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,495,000.

Over 6 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2024 in Newburyport, MA. In the same period over 6 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. In March 2024 in Newburyport, MA there were 24.6% more homes for sale than in February 2024. Listings spent 24 days on the market in March 2024, and had a median list price of $790,250 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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