Sold for $710,000

$710,000

226 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA 01950

2beds

2,880sqft

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Built in 1850

-- sqft lot

$844,900 Zestimate^®

$247/sqft

$3,956 Estimated rent

Home value

$844,900

$760,000 - $946,000

$3,956/mo

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What's special

Near cashman park

Attention Investors and Entrepreneurs! Discover a Hidden Gem in Newburyport's Thriving Market. This extraordinary mixed-use building at 226 Merrimac St offers 2,880 sq ft of potential, including a 990 sq ft residential unit and a lower level commercial space. Imagine the possibilities! Previously leased by the renowned modern Butcher, this commercial space holds immense potential for your next business venture. Located near Cashman Park, with its recreational amenities, this property offers the perfect blend of convenience and leisure. Don't miss this rare opportunity! --

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

Living Room, Kitchen
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,880
Total interior livable area: 2,880 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Uncovered spaces: 4

Features

Has view: Yes
View description: Water, River
Has water view: Yes
Water view: River,Water
Waterfront features: Ocean, Beach Ownership(Public)

Lot

Size: 4,650 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: M:0055 B:0005 L:0000,2088240
Zoning: Mixed Use

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block, Irregular
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1850

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Park, Marina

Location

Region: Newburyport

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $247/sqft
Tax assessed value: $520,200
Annual tax amount: $5,587
Date on market: 12/9/2025
Listing terms: Contract
Total actual rent: 0
Road surface type: Paved

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/31/2023	Sold	$710,000-11.1%$247/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73124998 Report a problem
6/14/2023	Listed for sale	$799,000+68.2%$277/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73124998 Report a problem
12/18/2015	Sold	$475,000-7.7%$165/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/17/2015	Pending sale	$514,900$179/sqft
Source: Bean Group #71894427 Report a problem
11/2/2015	Price change	$514,900-1.9%$179/sqft
Source: Bean Group #71894427 Report a problem
9/21/2015	Listed for sale	$524,900$182/sqft
Source: Bean Group #71894427 Report a problem
9/12/2015	Pending sale	$524,900$182/sqft
Source: Bean Group #71894427 Report a problem
8/25/2015	Listed for sale	$524,900+20.7%$182/sqft
Source: Bean Group #71894427 Report a problem
4/25/2007	Sold	$435,000+74%$151/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/4/2000	Sold	$250,000$87/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/28/2000	Sold	$250,000+66.7%$87/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/1/1997	Sold	$150,000+20%$52/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/2/1990	Sold	$125,000$43/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,940 +6.8%	$620,000 +11.2%
2024	$5,560 -0.5%	$557,700 +7.2%
2023	$5,587	$520,200
2022	$5,587 -19%	$520,200 -4.7%
2021	$6,900 -0.3%	$545,900 +1.2%
2020	$6,923 +13.5%	$539,200 +15.6%
2019	$6,099 +3.1%	$466,300 +4.6%
2018	$5,914 -5.7%	$446,000 -4.3%
2017	$6,270 +20.7%	$466,200 +20.2%
2016	$5,193 +1.3%	$387,800 +0.9%
2015	$5,128 +11.9%	$384,400 +1.2%
2011	$4,583 -5.4%	$379,700 -8.6%
2010	$4,845 +6.7%	$415,500
2009	$4,541 +5.3%	$415,500 -2.4%
2008	$4,311 -4.3%	$425,600 -4.6%
2007	$4,503 +3.9%	$446,300 +5.6%
2006	$4,336 +13.6%	$422,600 +16.5%
2005	$3,816 +5%	$362,700 +42.6%
2004	$3,635 +11.1%	$254,400 +6.2%
2003	$3,271 +4.1%	$239,600
2002	$3,141 -7.2%	$239,600 +19%
2000	$3,384	$201,300