Some homes are renovated. Others are cared for across generations. Dating to the late 18th century, 15 Coleman Road is a remarkable Newbury property where centuries of history meet thoughtful modern living. Its current owners approached their stewardship with intention—preserving the character that makes this home irreplaceable while carefully updating it for today. Beautiful hardwood floors, period windows, detailed millwork, distinctive ceiling treatments and five historic fireplaces tell the story of the home’s past, while an architectural skylight floods the dramatic central staircase with natural light. For all its history, this is also a wonderfully livable home—warm and inviting, yet spacious enough to gather a crowd. Sun-filled rooms flow from one to the next, offering flexible spaces for entertaining, quiet evenings at home, working, creating or simply finding your favorite place to settle in. Gracious living and dining spaces lead to an updated kitchen with stainless appliances, leathered granite counters and quartz island. Beyond, a gorgeous sunroom wrapped in windows offers a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets. Four bedrooms and 3.5 baths include two bedrooms with ensuite baths. Outside, the expansive yard is joined by an extraordinary 2,321 sq ft two-story barn with room for two cars plus incredible storage, workshop and hobby potential. A charming detached 20’ x 17’ studio with second-story loft invites even more possibility—art studio, home office, fitness space or something entirely your own. Modern improvements include whole-house heat pump heating and AC, renovated baths, extensive electrical and plumbing updates, and thoughtfully replaced windows. The property’s story reaches back even further: the land was once part of a 500-acre grant dating to 1635, with conserved land and a public walking trail now extending behind the surrounding homes. More than an antique home, this is a piece of Newbury history—and an invitation to become its next steward.
Single-familyProperty Type
1780Year Built
0.83 acresLot Size
$385Price/Sq.Ft.
$122/moHOA Dues
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Christina Frost• Portside Real Estate Group
15 Coleman is a one of a kind classic. This 4 bedroom colonial sits on a picturesque setting as the landmark home in a beautiful new neighborhood of luxury homes at Fieldstone Lane. The property boasts beautiful stone walls and a classic post and beam barn to accommodate multiple vehicles, collections, or a vast workshop. Neighborhood hiking trails and conservation area. Easy living floor plan, large rooms, and antique features that you can put your finishing touches on. 1st floor has sizable living room with tons of natural light, 2 fireplaces, and french doors to sun porch. Huge dining room with built ins and fireplace. Eat in kitchen with vintage cast iron oven, laundry room, and half bath round out the first floor. Upstairs you will find 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths. Incredible views of abutting farmland to the Northwest. New roof 2019. New boiler 2012. With some improvements this home can truly be an exceptional classic residence. Please do not walk property unattended.
MLS PIN #72608241
Jul 21, 2020
Sold
$1,025,000
$329/sq ft
Feb 15, 2020
Pending
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Feb 1, 2020
Contingent
—
Jan 15, 2020
Listed
$1,095,000
$352/sq ft
+37
CURRIER & IVES SETTING & STATELY GEM OF A HOME provides one of a kind opportunity. We are pleased to offer RARE 30+ Acre property w/ classic, manageable 4 bdrm colonial, picturesque barn & stone walls lining the landscape. Original 1780 "WITCHSTONE FARM" defines era when property owners were self sufficient. Achieve a sustainable lifestyle, create the garden of your dreams, walk, snow shoe or X-country ski the grassy trails throughout. Barn is great platform for a collector. Home has superb floor plan & solid finishes & features to put your signature on. HW thru-out. Generous bdrms, 1 with a sleeping porch. Two full bathrooms upstairs. 1st flr has spacious sunny living room w/ two (2) fireplaces & french doors to sun porch, dining room designed for the holidays/extended family, eat in kitchen make gatherings special, 1/2 bth, Laun & mudrm. Mature landscape, privacy & views of abutting farm. New Roof 2019. New boiler 2012-2013. Magnificent property, special opportunity! A true Estate!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,546 (+25.1%)
$287,300 + $583,100
$870,400
2022
$6,032 (−28.3%)
$287,300 + $583,100
$870,400
2021
$8,411 (+11.8%)
$324,900 + $464,100
$789,000
2020
$7,524 (+1.7%)
$324,900 + $359,700
$684,600
2019
$7,401 (+21.8%)
$324,900 + $359,700
$684,600
2018
$6,078 (+3.8%)
$211,841 + $345,800
$557,641
2017
$5,857 (−3.5%)
$211,841 + $340,200
$552,041
2016
$6,070 (+8.7%)
$196,439 + $336,000
$532,439
2015
$5,585 (+9.6%)
$153,000 + $331,800
$484,800
2014
$5,096 (+1.8%)
$142,100 + $308,100
$450,200
2013
$5,005 (−0.5%)
$142,039 + $297,000
$439,039
2012
$5,030
$157,402 + $297,000
$454,402
2011
$5,026 (−2.3%)
$196,683 + $297,000
$493,683
2010
$5,145 (+7.1%)
$218,483 + $322,000
$540,483
2009
$4,804
$205,516 + $318,900
$524,416
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.83 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,114
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,114
Year built
1780
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2079197
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
63% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Newbury, MA • 01922
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35
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Newbury. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 15 Coleman Rd
$1,178,409
$22K under list price of $1.20M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $860K to $1.2M.