Own a piece of American history! This grand home was built in 1794 by iconic Newburyport merchant & largest landowner, Captain Moses Brown. After his rise in business, he became a shipbuilder, creating a renaissance in the rebuilding of the American Naval fleet after the American Revolution. This prominent address is a legal 2 family offering flexible living options while being a gathering place for family and friends! 1 1/2 Fruit has a private driveway plus its own fenced patio & yard. The two levels offer townhouse style living. The Main house offers period details throughout with a 1st floor formal living space. 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms plus office. 3rd floor suite contains a 4th bedroom, living room, kitchen plus a full bath all with a private entrance. Beautiful original details & antique floors throughout. Move in as is, create shared family living or renovate into a grand single family. Options overflow here @ 1 Fruit Street! Custom design your dream home here in Newburyport!
Sold for $1,700,000
$1,700,000
1 Fruit St, Newburyport, MA 01950
5beds
4,504sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Built in 1794
-- sqft lot
$1,744,600 Zestimate®
$377/sqft
$4,036 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,744,600
$1.59M - $1.92M
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Listed by:
Robert Bentley 781-858-5115,
RE/MAX Bentley's 978-572-1200
Bought with:
Robert Bentley
RE/MAX Bentley's
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73406485
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas, Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
- Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Dirt Floor,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 9
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,504
- Total interior livable area: 4,504 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,504
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood, Patio - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Ocean, Beach Ownership(Public)
- Frontage length: 90.00
Lot
- Size: 5,700 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: M:0015 B:0079 L:0000,2084984
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Materials
- Post & Beam
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1794
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Newburyport
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Estate Sale
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2025 | Sold | $1,700,000-2.9%$377/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73406485 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Contingent | $1,750,000$389/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73406485 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000-7.9%$389/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73406483 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2025 | Listing removed | $1,899,900$422/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73387937 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,899,900-3.8%$422/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73387936 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2025 | Listing removed | $1,975,000$438/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73370310 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,975,000+464.4%$438/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73370310 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/1998 | Sold | $349,900$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,305 +16.4% | $1,806,400 +21.1% |
| 2024 | $14,869 -0.1% | $1,491,400 +7.6% |
| 2023 | $14,888 | $1,386,200 |
| 2022 | $14,888 +5.8% | $1,386,200 +24.5% |
| 2021 | $14,070 +5.7% | $1,113,100 +7.4% |
| 2020 | $13,307 -1.8% | $1,036,400 |
| 2019 | $13,556 +3.5% | $1,036,400 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $13,100 +3.2% | $987,900 +4.7% |
| 2017 | $12,689 -4.1% | $943,400 -4.5% |
| 2016 | $13,231 +6.1% | $988,100 +5.7% |
| 2015 | $12,465 +10% | $934,400 +16.8% |
| 2014 | $11,332 +1.4% | $800,300 -4.6% |
| 2013 | $11,171 -0.5% | $838,700 -4.4% |
| 2012 | $11,226 +5.3% | $877,000 -0.7% |
| 2011 | $10,664 -10.9% | $883,500 -13.9% |
| 2010 | $11,969 +16.9% | $1,026,500 +9.6% |
| 2009 | $10,236 +14.8% | $936,500 +6.4% |
| 2008 | $8,919 -13.6% | $880,500 -13.9% |
| 2007 | $10,320 -2.1% | $1,022,800 -0.5% |
| 2006 | $10,542 +9.3% | $1,027,500 +12.1% |
| 2005 | $9,643 +20.5% | $916,600 +63.6% |
| 2004 | $8,005 +1.6% | $560,200 -3% |
| 2003 | $7,882 +4.1% | $577,400 |
| 2002 | $7,570 +13.2% | $577,400 +45.1% |
| 2000 | $6,689 +17.6% | $397,900 +16.4% |
| 1996 | $5,689 | $341,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01950
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Edward G. Molin Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Rupert A Nock Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Newburyport High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Newburyport
- Middle: Newburyport
- High: Newburyport
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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