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    196 Main St, West Newbury, MA 01985

    3beds
    2,500sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1846
    0.3 Acres Lot
    $749,900 Zestimate®
    $300/sqft
    $5,320 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $749,900

    $690,000 - $817,000

    $5,320/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Great opportunity to afford an extraordinary home with notable history in West Newbury. 196 MAIN STREET, also known as THE OSGOOD BROWN HOUSE, is a well-preserved Greek Revival, built circa 1846. Registered with the Mass. Historical Commission and the W. Newbury Historical Society, this unique home has a large kitchen, living/dining area separated by folding doors, 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, full basement and a 3rd floor attic, previously used as bedroom. Features include 5 fireplaces, wide pinewood floors, carpeting and detailed elements consistent with homes of this era. Purchased in 1980, the owners restored, refinished, and decorated the home to recapture the lifestyle and dcor of the mid-1800s. Nice Yard area and 21X25 1-car garage with work bench and storage area. This is a solid, well-built home with tremendous potential. If you have an appreciation of historical homes and want a great property worthy of renovation, dont miss out. New 4-bed septic installed 2021

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.30 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: WNEWM0110B0000L00410

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1846

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: West Newbury

    Other

    Other facts
    • Basement: Yes
    • Appliance: Washer
    • RoomCount: 7
    • HeatingSystem: Baseboard
    • NumParkingSpaces: 1
    • ParkingType: OffStreet

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/18/2022Sold$435,000$174/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72993460 Report a problem
    6/13/2022Pending sale$435,000$174/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #72993460 Report a problem
    6/13/2022Contingent$435,000$174/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72993460 Report a problem
    6/7/2022Listed for sale$435,000$174/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72993460 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,560 +9.2%$514,800 +9.4%
    2024$5,091 -12.1%$470,500 -10.4%
    2023$5,794 $525,300
    2022$5,794 +2.9%$525,300 +38.8%
    2021$5,632 +3.2%$378,500
    2020$5,458 +6%$378,500 +7.1%
    2019$5,148 +5.1%$353,300 +5.1%
    2018$4,897 +1.6%$336,300 +1.6%
    2017$4,818 -0.5%$331,100
    2016$4,844 -1.3%$331,100 +5.8%
    2015$4,909 +4.1%$312,900 +4.8%
    2014$4,716 +2.2%$298,500 +1.9%
    2013$4,613 +11.5%$292,900 +5%
    2012$4,138 -0.8%$279,000 -8.5%
    2011$4,171 +3.4%$304,900 -2.3%
    2010$4,034 +1.5%$312,200 -5.1%
    2009$3,974 +3.1%$329,000 -3.2%
    2008$3,853 +3.7%$339,800 -1.4%
    2007$3,717 +10.5%$344,500 +4%
    2006$3,364 +4.4%$331,100 +4.5%
    2005$3,223 +7.8%$316,900 +2.6%
    2004$2,991 +0.4%$309,000 +26.7%
    2003$2,980 +13.4%$243,900 +8.8%
    2001$2,628 +3.2%$224,200 +12.2%
    2000$2,547 +4.8%$199,900 +21.5%
    1996$2,430 $164,500

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    Neighborhood: 01985

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