Open House Canceled, offer accepted—your serene escape or year-round retreat steps from Plum Island's most pristine & picturesque beach: Grab your beach chairs and boogie board, and follow the backyard sand path straight to the ocean! This immaculate 50's contemporary cottage charms w/vibrant perennial gardens & a spacious front & side deck offering spectacular sunset vistas over the Sound. Single level living at its finest, with gleaming wood floors, Vaulted ceilings and inspiring vistas from every window, and with 2 spacious bedrooms & a bonus sleeping loft, there's ample room for everyone on your guest list! Property boasts an automatic generator, outdoor shower, and a fully enclosed screened porch to escape the heat or the occasional summer shower. Just blocks away, explore Parker River Wildlife Sanctuary trails or take a ride into NBPT for dinner & a movie. Ideal for buyers craving tranquility, natural beauty & effortless coastal living. Your private Plum Island paradise awaits!
Sold for $1,000,000
$1,000,000
20 Independence Way, Newbury, MA 01951
2beds
1,150sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
9,435 Square Feet Lot
$1,022,600 Zestimate®
$870/sqft
$2,410 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,022,600
$931,000 - $1.12M
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Outdoor showerVibrant perennial gardensFully enclosed screened porchVaulted ceilingsGleaming wood floors
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Listed by:
Lynne Hendricks 978-518-7369,
Realty One Group Nest 978-255-4394
Bought with:
Jeanette Reedy
Preservation Properties
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73358948
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,150
- Total interior livable area: 1,150 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,150
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Deck - Composite, Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Deck - Composite, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Screens, Outdoor Shower
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Marsh
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Marsh,Water
- Waterfront features: Ocean, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 9,435 sqft
- Features: Cleared, Level, Marsh
Details
- Parcel number: M:0U01 B:0000 L:00141,2081065
- Zoning: AR4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Newbury
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2025 | Sold | $1,000,000+2.1%$870/sqft |
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| 4/19/2025 | Contingent | $979,900$852/sqft |
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| 4/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $979,900+172.2%$852/sqft |
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| 6/29/2001 | Sold | $360,000+350%$313/sqft |
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| 1/21/1994 | Sold | $80,000+6.7%$70/sqft |
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| 8/24/1993 | Sold | $75,000$65/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,206 +3.5% | $967,300 +6.7% |
| 2024 | $6,965 +20.1% | $906,900 +35.5% |
| 2023 | $5,801 | $669,100 |
| 2022 | $5,801 +7.9% | $669,100 +32.7% |
| 2021 | $5,375 +7.8% | $504,200 +11.2% |
| 2020 | $4,984 +1.7% | $453,500 |
| 2019 | $4,902 +5.1% | $453,500 +5.9% |
| 2018 | $4,666 +4.8% | $428,100 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,452 +2.2% | $419,600 +9.8% |
| 2016 | $4,356 +4.7% | $382,100 +5.8% |
| 2015 | $4,159 +1.8% | $361,000 |
| 2014 | $4,087 +0.4% | $361,000 +1.1% |
| 2013 | $4,071 +3% | $357,100 |
| 2012 | $3,953 -11.4% | $357,100 -18.5% |
| 2011 | $4,461 +1.6% | $438,200 -5% |
| 2010 | $4,390 +5.1% | $461,100 +1.1% |
| 2009 | $4,178 -2.8% | $456,100 -9.1% |
| 2008 | $4,300 +4.1% | $501,700 |
| 2007 | $4,129 +11.7% | $501,700 +19.3% |
| 2006 | $3,695 +17.3% | $420,400 +12.8% |
| 2005 | $3,150 +9.8% | $372,800 +12% |
| 2004 | $2,870 +8.5% | $333,000 +28.4% |
| 2003 | $2,645 +8.1% | $259,300 +10.7% |
| 2002 | $2,446 +53.9% | $234,300 +97.1% |
| 1997 | $1,589 | $118,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01951
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Newbury Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10Triton Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.5 mi
- 6/10Triton Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Newbury Elem.
- Middle: Triton Regional
- High: Triton Regional
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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