Great opportunity to live on Plum Island year round! Adorable ranch with two bedrooms and one full bath with laundry. Living room with lots of natural light. Open concept living! Many recent upgrades have been made to include Rinai hot water heater, ductless mini split system, flooring and more. Outside shower, storage shed and lots of deck space! Close to the beaches and Parker River Wildlife Refuge. So much beauty so close to home! Home is currently being used as an AIR BNB and can be sold furnished. Parking for three cars right out front. Come see what this great island and Newburyport has to offer! Turnkey short term rentals or your year round beach home, you decide!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
3,502 sq ftLot Size
$672Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Dawn Sylvester• RE/MAX Triumph Realty
Bought with Christine Beaudry• Realty One Group Nest
Beach Bargain on Plum Island! This rare offering single level living, year round at its best with amazing outside space plus 3 car parking! Bring your boat and get mooring access to Basin @ end of street. Open Concept Living and comes fully furnished! New central AC ! Great full bath with laundry! 2 Bedrooms with spacious master with space for an office! Outside shower, large storage shed, wrap around deck and fenced in grassy yard! Enjoy the beach lifestyle and all Greater Newburyport has to offer!
MLS PIN #72006662
Jul 28, 2016
Sold
$320,000
$317/sq ft
May 27, 2016
Pending
—
May 17, 2016
Listed
$334,900
$332/sq ft
+20
Finally a great affordable move in ready option at the Beach! Open Plan single level indoor/outdoor living at it best. Walk to beach and restaurants and bike to downtown Newburyport, enjoy the lifestyle. Perfect get away, year round residence or 2nd home offering 2 bedrooms and full bath w/ laundry, large eat in Kitchen open to living room with fireplace great for entertaining. Water access to basin so bring your boat, mooring transferable to new owner. Close to all Newburyport area amenities offer and lifestyle second to none.
Public Records
Aug 12, 1998
Sold
$155,000
$153/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 1990
Sold
$124,000
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 22, 1989
Sold
$123,000
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$4,066 (+5.3%)
$343,400 + $179,700
$523,100
2021
$3,862 (+2.3%)
$215,900 + $146,400
$362,300
2020
$3,774 (+1.7%)
$215,900 + $127,500
$343,400
2019
$3,712 (+3.5%)
$215,900 + $127,500
$343,400
2018
$3,585 (+4.3%)
$215,900 + $113,000
$328,900
2017
$3,438 (+13.2%)
$215,900 + $108,100
$324,000
2016
$3,038 (−1.0%)
$166,800 + $99,700
$266,500
2015
$3,070 (+1.8%)
$166,800 + $99,700
$266,500
2014
$3,017 (+0.3%)
$166,800 + $99,700
$266,500
2013
$3,008 (+3.0%)
$166,800 + $97,100
$263,900
2012
$2,921 (+7.2%)
$166,800 + $97,100
$263,900
2011
$2,725 (+0.8%)
$166,800 + $100,900
$267,700
2010
$2,704 (−2.0%)
$176,600 + $107,400
$284,000
2009
$2,760
$194,300 + $107,000
$301,300
Tax history for 3 Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$4,066 (+5.3%)
$343,400 + $179,700
$523,100
2021
$3,862 (+2.3%)
$215,900 + $146,400
$362,300
2020
$3,774 (+1.7%)
$215,900 + $127,500
$343,400
2019
$3,712 (+3.5%)
$215,900 + $127,500
$343,400
2018
$3,585 (+4.3%)
$215,900 + $113,000
$328,900
2017
$3,438 (+13.2%)
$215,900 + $108,100
$324,000
2016
$3,038 (−1.0%)
$166,800 + $99,700
$266,500
2015
$3,070 (+1.8%)
$166,800 + $99,700
$266,500
2014
$3,017 (+0.3%)
$166,800 + $99,700
$266,500
2013
$3,008 (+3.0%)
$166,800 + $97,100
$263,900
2012
$2,921 (+7.2%)
$166,800 + $97,100
$263,900
2011
$2,725 (+0.8%)
$166,800 + $100,900
$267,700
2010
$2,704 (−2.0%)
$176,600 + $107,400
$284,000
2009
$2,760
$194,300 + $107,000
$301,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,010
Year built
1940
Style
Other
County
Essex County
APN
2081763
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Deck - Exterior
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Balcony / Deck
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Deck - Exterior
Kitchen Information
Area: 276
Length: 23
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Kitchen Island,Lighting - Pendant
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Sump Pump
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Flooring: Laminate
Interior Features: Entry Hall
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,010
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Outdoor Shower
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,938
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Ductless
Cooling: Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Plum Island Turnpike to Old Point Road to Riverside.
UnparsedAddress: 3 Riverside Drive, Newbury MA 01951
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,010
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2081763
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Newbury Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.9mi
9/10
Triton Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.8mi
7/10
Triton Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
8/10 Wind Factor
80% 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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Estimated sale price
$645,000 – $781,000
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