Nestled along the waterfront in Newburyport's coveted South End, this extraordinary waterfront residence seamlessly blends historic character with refined modern living. Originally dating back to 1710 and thoughtfully renovated in 2021 this home offers beautifully appointed living space designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining. Interiors frame captivating river views from many the home's rooms, while period details, rich architectural elements and carefully curated updates create a setting that is both timeless and sophisticated. The spacious floor plan features four bedrooms, three and one-half bath, inviting gathering spaces and well appointed kitchen with Thermidor appliances designed for today's lifestyle. Outside enjoy a beautiful backyard or enjoy dinner by the stone fireplace under the pergola and end your day watching the sunset or fireworks on Saturdays from the rooftop retreat! Just moments to downtown, the rail trail and short drive to Plum Island!
Pending
$2,400,000
174 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950
4beds
3,230sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$14,388/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1710
5,530 Square Feet Lot
$2,484,600 Zestimate®
$743/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Waterfront residenceThree and one-half bathRich architectural elementsPeriod detailsHistoric characterBeautifully appointed living spaceCarefully curated updates
- 38 days |
- 218 |
- 3 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melanie Cosgrove 978-835-6328,
RE/MAX Bentley's 978-572-1200,
Melanie Cosgrove 978-835-6328
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73536972
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: Second
- Area: 309.42
- Dimensions: 15.67 x 19.75
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 143.44
- Dimensions: 11.25 x 12.75
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 205.19
- Dimensions: 16.75 x 12.25
Bedroom 4
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 318.56
- Dimensions: 15.67 x 20.33
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 22.08
- Dimensions: 5 x 4.42
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 69.44
- Dimensions: 8.25 x 8.42
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 190.85
- Dimensions: 15.17 x 12.58
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 381.25
- Dimensions: 25.42 x 15
Living room
- Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 381.88
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 19.58
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Soaking Tub, Lighting - Overhead, Ceiling - Half-Vaulted, Open Floorplan, Bathroom, Den, Sitting Room, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,230
- Total interior livable area: 3,230 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,230
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Ocean, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,River,Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Sound, Direct Access, Public, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Lot
- Size: 5,530 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0026 B:0048 L:0000,2085854
- Zoning: R3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1710
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newburyport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $743/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,136,200
- Annual tax amount: $19,781
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Exclusions: See Include / Exclude In Attached Documents.
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,484,600
$2.36M - $2.61M
$6,827/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Pending sale | $2,400,000$743/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73536972 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Contingent | $2,400,000$743/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73536972 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,400,000+41.2%$743/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73536972 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2021 | Sold | $1,700,000$526/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72816279 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2021 | Pending sale | $1,700,000$526/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72816279 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MLS PIN #72816279 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2021 | Pending sale | $1,700,000$526/sqft |
Source:  Keller Williams #72816279 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2021 | Contingent | $1,700,000$526/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72816279 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,700,000+157.6%$526/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72816279 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2020 | Sold | $660,000-12%$204/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2020 | Listing removed | $750,000$232/sqft |
Source: Coleman Real Estate #72604059 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2020 | Pending sale | $750,000$232/sqft |
Source: Coleman Real Estate #72604059 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2019 | Listed for sale | $750,000$232/sqft |
Source: Coleman Real Estate #72603235 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,514 +4.2% | $1,932,600 +8.5% |
| 2024 | $17,763 +1.2% | $1,781,600 +9% |
| 2023 | $17,550 | $1,634,100 |
| 2022 | $17,550 +108.2% | $1,634,100 +145% |
| 2021 | $8,430 +2% | $666,900 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $8,268 +6% | $643,900 +8% |
| 2019 | $7,797 +8.9% | $596,100 +10.3% |
| 2018 | $7,163 +7% | $540,200 +8.5% |
| 2017 | $6,695 +5.4% | $497,800 +5% |
| 2016 | $6,350 +15.2% | $474,200 +14.8% |
| 2015 | $5,511 +1% | $413,100 +7.2% |
| 2014 | $5,457 +4.8% | $385,400 -1.4% |
| 2013 | $5,207 +4.1% | $390,900 |
| 2012 | $5,004 +2.8% | $390,900 -3.1% |
| 2011 | $4,869 -5.1% | $403,400 -8.3% |
| 2010 | $5,128 -1.4% | $439,800 -7.6% |
| 2009 | $5,202 -0.3% | $475,900 -7.6% |
| 2008 | $5,217 -11.5% | $515,000 -11.8% |
| 2007 | $5,895 +13.7% | $584,200 +15.6% |
| 2006 | $5,185 -2.5% | $505,400 |
| 2005 | $5,317 +15.8% | $505,400 +57.2% |
| 2004 | $4,593 +4.7% | $321,400 |
| 2003 | $4,387 +4.1% | $321,400 |
| 2002 | $4,214 +24.9% | $321,400 +60.1% |
| 2000 | $3,375 +20.7% | $200,800 +19.6% |
| 1996 | $2,796 | $167,900 |
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Neighborhood: 01950
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Edward G. Molin Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Rupert A Nock Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Newburyport High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bresnahan
- Middle: Nock
- 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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