Welcome to 12 California Street, a classic Newburyport Greek Revival that offers a corner lot & large backyard with lovely gardens & garage. Built c.1847 by the shipbuilder John Colby, this home has been lovingly updated over the years to its current size of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Historic features like stained glass windows, wide pine floors, & a brick beehive oven meet modern updates like double paned windows, granite countertops, & skylights. The 1st floor offers a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, serene sunroom with casement windows on three sides, generous dining room w/ stained glass windows & kitchen w/ pellet stove. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms & a full bath on the 2nd floor as well as a bonus nursery, office space or huge closet. The 3rd floor offers 2 additional bedrooms & another full bath. Enjoy sitting on the deck overlooking the gardens & hummingbirds. Conveniently located in the North End near historic downtown & the Merrimack River. OFFERS DUE TUES 10AM
Sold for $1,100,000
$1,100,000
12 California St, Newburyport, MA 01950
4beds
2,044sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
8,320 Square Feet Lot
$1,285,900 Zestimate®
$538/sqft
$5,693 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,285,900
$1.18M - $1.40M
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Listed by:
Barb Cullen 617-510-5491,
Keller Williams Realty Evolution 978-992-4050
Bought with:
Alissa Christie
RE/MAX Bentley's
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73239338
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Third
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Marble
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features
- Sun Room, Nursery
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,044
- Total interior livable area: 2,044 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Ocean, Beach Ownership(Public)
- Frontage length: 182.00
Lot
- Size: 8,320 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: M:0060 B:0030 L:0000,2088471
- Zoning: R8
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Greek Revival,Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
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
- Subdivision: North End
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newburyport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $538/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $862,900
- Annual tax amount: $8,603
- Date on market: 1/17/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2024 | Sold | $1,100,000+15.2%$538/sqft |
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| 5/23/2024 | Contingent | $955,000$467/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73239338 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $955,000+127.4%$467/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73239338 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2007 | Sold | $420,000-10.7%$205/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2005 | Sold | $470,500+41.7%$230/sqft |
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| 5/12/2000 | Sold | $332,000+342.7%$162/sqft |
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| 6/6/1997 | Sold | $75,000$37/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,061 +5.3% | $945,800 +9.6% |
| 2024 | $8,603 -1.9% | $862,900 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $8,771 | $816,700 |
| 2022 | $8,771 +16.3% | $816,700 +36.9% |
| 2021 | $7,542 +1.1% | $596,700 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $7,457 +2.5% | $580,800 +4.4% |
| 2019 | $7,274 +3.4% | $556,100 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $7,038 +2.3% | $530,800 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $6,878 +0.9% | $511,400 +0.5% |
| 2016 | $6,817 +5.2% | $509,100 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $6,478 +8.9% | $485,600 +15.6% |
| 2014 | $5,950 +4.3% | $420,200 -1.8% |
| 2013 | $5,702 +4.1% | $428,100 |
| 2012 | $5,480 +2.9% | $428,100 -3% |
| 2011 | $5,325 +6.1% | $441,200 +2.5% |
| 2010 | $5,018 +6.9% | $430,400 +0.3% |
| 2009 | $4,692 +1.5% | $429,300 -5.9% |
| 2008 | $4,622 -6.8% | $456,300 -7.2% |
| 2007 | $4,960 +4.7% | $491,600 +6.5% |
| 2006 | $4,736 -0.8% | $461,600 +1.7% |
| 2005 | $4,775 +3.8% | $453,900 +41% |
| 2004 | $4,601 +4.7% | $322,000 |
| 2003 | $4,395 +4.1% | $322,000 |
| 2002 | $4,221 +20.8% | $322,000 +55% |
| 2000 | $3,493 +21.4% | $207,800 +20.3% |
| 1996 | $2,877 | $172,800 |
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Neighborhood: 01950
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Francis T Bresnahan Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Rupert A Nock Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Newburyport High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bresnahan /Rvcs
- Middle: Molin/Nock
- High: Nhs
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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