Under contract

Price cut: $20K (7/9)

$659,000

557 Main St, West Newbury, MA 01985

4beds

1,637sqft

$4,190/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1958

0.33 Acres Lot

$642,500 Zestimate^®

$403/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Cozy fireplaceHardwood floorsFinished lower-level family roomTwo flexible first-floor roomsLarge yard

SHARP NEW PRICE! Charming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape in the heart of West Newbury, just minutes from Newburyport! This well-maintained home offers an affordable opportunity to enjoy a sought-after community and the highly regarded Page School & Pentucket School District. The sun-filled living room features hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace. The kitchen opens to the dining area, creating a functional layout for everyday living. Two flexible first-floor rooms can serve as bedrooms, home offices, or playrooms, with a full bath completing the main level. Upstairs you'll find two spacious front-to-back bedrooms, a half bath, and additional storage. The finished lower-level family room provides extra living space, while the unfinished area is ideal for laundry, storage, or a workshop. Set on a beautiful lot with a large yard and shed, this property also includes a new septic system to be installed before closing. Hurry this will not last!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 270
Dimensions: 18 x 15

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 130
Dimensions: 13 x 10

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Main,First
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Bedroom 4

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Main

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Laminate
Level: Main,First
Area: 49
Dimensions: 7 x 7

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Laminate
Level: Second
Area: 15
Dimensions: 5 x 3

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Main,First
Area: 154
Dimensions: 14 x 11

Family room

Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Basement
Area: 256
Dimensions: 16 x 16

Kitchen

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Kitchen Island
Level: Main,First
Area: 121
Dimensions: 11 x 11

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
Level: Main,First
Area: 234
Dimensions: 18 x 13

Office

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Area: 99
Dimensions: 11 x 9

Heating

Baseboard, Oil

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Closet, Office
Flooring: Wood, Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,637
Total interior livable area: 1,637 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,637

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Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Uncovered spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters

Lot

Size: 0.33 Acres
Features: Gentle Sloping

Details

Parcel number: M:014.0 B:0000 L:0029.0,2178506
Zoning: RC

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1958

Utilities & green energy

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

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Park, Stable(s), Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: West Newbury

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $403/sqft
Tax assessed value: $507,500
Annual tax amount: $5,481
Date on market: 6/2/2026
Listing terms: Contract
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$642,500

$610,000 - $675,000

$3,558/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/18/2026	Contingent	$659,000$403/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73528239 Report a problem
7/9/2026	Price change	$659,000-2.9%$403/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73528239 Report a problem
6/23/2026	Price change	$679,000-2.9%$415/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73528239 Report a problem
6/2/2026	Listed for sale	$699,000$427/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73528239 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,481 -3%	$507,500 -2.8%
2024	$5,649 +4.3%	$522,100 +6.4%
2023	$5,415	$490,900
2022	$5,415 +6.4%	$490,900 +43.5%
2021	$5,090 +3.2%	$342,100
2020	$4,933 +4%	$342,100 +5.1%
2019	$4,741 +5.7%	$325,400 +5.6%
2018	$4,484 +0.1%	$308,000
2017	$4,481 -0.6%	$308,000
2016	$4,506 +9%	$308,000 +16.9%
2015	$4,134 +3.5%	$263,500 +4.2%
2014	$3,994 +2.6%	$252,800 +2.3%
2013	$3,892 +4%	$247,100 -2.1%
2012	$3,743 -5.5%	$252,400 -12.8%
2011	$3,959 +3.8%	$289,400 -2%
2010	$3,815 -2.5%	$295,300 -8.8%
2009	$3,913 +5%	$323,900 -1.5%
2008	$3,727 +6.3%	$328,700 +1.1%
2007	$3,507 +11.7%	$325,000 +5.2%
2006	$3,139 +3.9%	$309,000 +4%
2005	$3,022 +7.8%	$297,100 +2.6%
2004	$2,804 +2.1%	$289,700 +29%
2003	$2,745 +15.8%	$224,600 +11%
2001	$2,371 +4.2%	$202,300 +13.3%
2000	$2,275 +9.2%	$178,600 +26.6%
1996	$2,084	$141,100