OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2023 for $825K

$1,002,558

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,983/mo

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2,362

sq ft

161 High Rd, Newbury, MA 01951

About this home

GORGEOUS Antique 3BR/2BA Home with Space and Privacy, set on 1 acre of pastoral land, yet only 2 miles from downtown Newburyport! Enjoy living in a home that exudes warmth & is truly move in ready w/4 fireplaces & hardwood floors throughout; in addition to amazing outdoor living space w/in-ground swimming pool, renovated 2-car garage, & more than 1/2 an acre of fenced land that can be used for farming or recreation. The 1st floor consists of the large open kitchen with beautiful custom cabinetry, quartzite counters and newer SS appliances, living room, family room, dining room, sunroom and full bath. 3 bedrooms, full bath, small bonus room on 2nd floor and access to 3rd floor walkup attic.Lovingly restored, property has ALL NEW windows, exterior siding (and insulation), plumbing, washer/dryer, high end oil tank, fencing, prof'l landscaping, garage improvements (new doors, structural work & siding), paved driveway & more! All this w/some ocean views!

Single-familyProperty Type

1760Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$424Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Barb Cullen • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Bought with The Haddad Homes Group • Compass

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73067400

Redfin Estimate

$1,002,558

$178K since sold in March 2023$20K since August

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This home's estimate is 1.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.02M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 12, 2026
$910,000
A
2 beds1.5 baths2,356 sq ft
7 Lower Grn, Newbury, MA 01951
SOLD FEB 6, 2026
$940,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,380 sq ft
144 High Rd, Newbury, MA 01951
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,275,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,140 sq ft
8R Rolfes Ln, Newbury, MA 01951
SOLD DEC 4, 2025
$785,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,457 sq ft
4 Hanover St, Newbury, MA 01951
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$900,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,782 sq ft
86 Federal St, Newburyport, MA 01950
SOLD JAN 7, 2026
$1,282,500
F
3 beds2 baths2,280 sq ft
288 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA 01950

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Market trends in 01951, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.9%

+1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$37K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,200,000
1 bed2 baths1,018 sq ft
12 Plum Bush Downs, Newbury, MA 01951
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Redfin agents who toured

This antique colonial has been very well maintained. The backyard is flat and fenced in. There is a in ground pool and patio area. The kitchen and bathrooms have been updated. This home has many original details throughout that add character and...
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Rebecca Koulalis
Redfin Premier agent
The backyard is huge and the pool area with the big deck is great for entertaining. The bedrooms are all a bit small.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
David Pollack
Redfin agent • Sales Manager
This is an Antique Colonial built in 1780. Nicely updated kitchen and bathrooms. This home appears to be in good condition throughout. Very large back yard with pool, but the home is situated close to a busy road.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joe Petrucci
Redfin Associate agent

Sale history for 161 High Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73067400

Mar 6, 2023

Sold

$825,000

$349/sq ft

Jan 14, 2023

Contingent

—

Jan 2, 2023

Listed

$799,900

$339/sq ft

MLS PIN #72559405

Mar 31, 2020

Sold

$596,000

$252/sq ft

Feb 25, 2020

Pending

—

Feb 11, 2020

Contingent

—

Dec 13, 2019

Price Changed

$610,000

$258/sq ft

Nov 19, 2019

Price Changed

$630,000

$267/sq ft

Oct 9, 2019

Price Changed

$642,000

$272/sq ft

Sep 27, 2019

Price Changed

$655,000

$277/sq ft

Sep 17, 2019

Price Changed

$675,000

$286/sq ft

Sep 5, 2019

Listed

$695,000

$294/sq ft

+27

PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! 1790 HISTORIC HOME with Beautiful Renovations set in a pastoral setting, just 2 miles from downtown Newburyport. 3+ BR/2 Full Bath. These are the most beautifully restored floors! Enjoy the large BRAND NEW kitchen, gather around the large quartzite island/counters, heron gray cabinetry, updated lighting, stainless appliances. Living, dining, family room & sunroom all with custom built in cabinetry on the 1st floor. (Sunroom could be oversized mudroom with built in cubbies, a 1st floor bedroom, office, bonus room.) 3 bedrooms, BRAND NEW Bath & Bonus Room on 2nd Floor, Potential expansion in 3rd floor walk up. Detached Oversized 2 car garage, Beautiful newly fenced inground swimming pool w/new liner,pump, plumbing, vacuum; pool house, shed, & additional land lends itself to endless hours of play, animals & farming opportunities. Move in ready! NEW Furnace, Water Heater, Benjamin Moore Paint throughout.

MLS PIN #72239214

Jul 31, 2018

Sold

$500,000

$212/sq ft

Jun 1, 2018

Pending

—

May 22, 2018

Price Changed

$530,000

$224/sq ft

May 22, 2018

Relisted

—

Feb 20, 2018

Pending

—

Jan 18, 2018

Price Changed

$499,000

$211/sq ft

Jan 18, 2018

Relisted

—

Jan 17, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Oct 5, 2017

Listed

$570,000

$241/sq ft

+25

Short Sale with third party approval at 500K. Known as the "Harris House" on historic, desirable High Rd in Newbury, this home is rich with character, charm, and history. This sunny, beautiful home features four bedrooms, two baths, hardwood floors throughout the first floor, three fireplaces, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and custom built-ins. Located on one-acre, this yard is designed for entertaining--enjoy the in-ground pool, hot-tub, fenced in yard, and a custom "tiki-bar" that will lend itself to priceless memories as an outdoor gathering focal point. Two-car oversized garage and two post woodworking storage sheds. There have been four families to live in this house since 1780. This home is a must see! Subject to 3rd Party Approval.

MLS PIN #30612721

Sep 15, 2002

Sold

$405,000

$171/sq ft

Aug 20, 2002

Listing Removed

—

May 31, 2002

Listed

$399,900

$169/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 16, 1999

Sold

$365,000

$155/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,842 (+2.5%)

$370,300 + $303,500

$673,800

2022

$5,701 (−11.1%)

$370,300 + $303,500

$673,800

2021

$6,416 (−5.2%)

$283,100 + $318,800

$601,900

2020

$6,770 (+2.3%)

$274,400 + $341,600

$616,000

2019

$6,618 (+1.3%)

$274,400 + $337,800

$612,200

2018

$6,532 (+5.9%)

$274,400 + $324,900

$599,300

2017

$6,167 (+2.0%)

$261,400 + $319,800

$581,200

2016

$6,044 (+3.1%)

$228,700 + $301,500

$530,200

2015

$5,865 (+6.2%)

$211,300 + $297,800

$509,100

2014

$5,525 (+1.2%)

$211,300 + $276,800

$488,100

2013

$5,459 (+3.0%)

$211,300 + $267,600

$478,900

2012

$5,301 (+3.6%)

$211,300 + $267,600

$478,900

2011

$5,119 (−0.5%)

$235,200 + $267,600

$502,800

2010

$5,146 (+1.9%)

$250,500 + $290,000

$540,500

2009

$5,048

$239,600 + $311,500

$551,100

Tax history for 161 High Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,842 (+2.5%)

$370,300 + $303,500

$673,800

2022

$5,701 (−11.1%)

$370,300 + $303,500

$673,800

2021

$6,416 (−5.2%)

$283,100 + $318,800

$601,900

2020

$6,770 (+2.3%)

$274,400 + $341,600

$616,000

2019

$6,618 (+1.3%)

$274,400 + $337,800

$612,200

2018

$6,532 (+5.9%)

$274,400 + $324,900

$599,300

2017

$6,167 (+2.0%)

$261,400 + $319,800

$581,200

2016

$6,044 (+3.1%)

$228,700 + $301,500

$530,200

2015

$5,865 (+6.2%)

$211,300 + $297,800

$509,100

2014

$5,525 (+1.2%)

$211,300 + $276,800

$488,100

2013

$5,459 (+3.0%)

$211,300 + $267,600

$478,900

2012

$5,301 (+3.6%)

$211,300 + $267,600

$478,900

2011

$5,119 (−0.5%)

$235,200 + $267,600

$502,800

2010

$5,146 (+1.9%)

$250,500 + $290,000

$540,500

2009

$5,048

$239,600 + $311,500

$551,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,186

Year built

1780

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2080203

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Bonus Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,362
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Horses Permitted

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
Ocean

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1
Lot Features: Cleared, Farm, Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,556
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Oil, Ductless
Cooling: 3 or More, Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: High St in Newburyport becomes High Road in Newbury
UnparsedAddress: 161 High Road, Newbury MA 01951

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
HorseYN: Yes

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,186
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1780
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2080203

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Wine Chiller Refrigerator Is Not Included In Sale.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Newbury Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi

9/10

Triton Regional Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi

7/10

Triton Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 91° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

69% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Newbury, MA • 01951

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$953,000 – $1.15M

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Home values near 161 High Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
151 High Rd, Newbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1602 Sq. Ft.	$710,461
159 High Rd, Newbury, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4648 Sq. Ft.	$1,924,962

Address	Redfin Estimate
153 High Rd, Newbury, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1368 Sq. Ft.	$697,527
165 High Rd, Newbury, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2483 Sq. Ft.	$1,321,886

Address	Redfin Estimate
155 High Rd, Newbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1901 Sq. Ft.	$832,471
171 High Rd, Newbury, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3900 Sq. Ft.	$1,350,002

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