Beautiful new construction offering modern farmhouse style on a scenic 2-acre lot in desirable Newbury. The open-concept first floor features a spacious family room, dining area, and stunning modern kitchen with quartz countertops and access to a private backyard deck. A flexible first-floor bedroom or dedicated home office, separate laundry room, and convenient 3/4 bath complete the main level. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a primary suite with its own private bath. The large walkout basement offers excellent potential for future finished space. Additional highlights include a whole-house generator and the potential to build a barn. Enjoy low Newbury taxes and an ideal location close to downtown Newburyport, the commuter rail, and area beaches. A turnkey opportunity with nothing to do but unpack and enjoy.
Single-familyProperty Type
2025Year Built
2.88 acresLot Size
$468Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Elizabeth Smith• Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Byfield Village, located between Newburyport’s Market Square and the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, is a historic and rural Newbury neighborhood with a classic village green and winding country lanes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Byfield Green at Central Street and Main Street, where clapboard storefronts, shade trees, and a steady rhythm of local errands set the tone. The Governor’s Academy anchors the streetscape with brick academic buildings and playing fields. The Byfield Community Arts Center adds a small-town cultural pulse with classes and exhibitions. Farm stands and stone walls frame drives toward the marshes and back roads. Architecture leans Colonial and Federal, with barns and newer homes tucked behind mature trees.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floorplan
Recessed lighting
Closets
Home office
Insulated windows
Slider/exterior access in living and dining areas
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on second level with walk-in closet
Additional bedrooms on second level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Master bathroom present
Bathrooms with tiled shower stalls and upgraded countertops
One bathroom with double vanity
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Upgraded countertops and cabinets
Stainless steel appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Exterior access from kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Washer hookup and electric dryer hookup
Dryer hookup (electric)
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in main living spaces
Tile flooring in bathrooms
Carpet in bedrooms
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Heat pump
Central air conditioning
Thermostat (energy efficient feature)
Exterior features
Wood deck
Rain gutters
Wooded and cleared lot
Paved road access
Harbor, ocean and river nearby; public beach ownership noted
Home design
Single family residence
White exterior color
Approximately constructed (year built approximate)
Parking
Attached garage with 2 garage spaces
2 covered spaces
4 open parking spaces
Total of 6 parking spaces
Garage with door opener
Paved driveway and off-street paved parking
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Approximately 2,240 total building area
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
Generator on property
Electric connections for range and dryer
Icemaker connection
HOA & community
Community offers access to public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, stables, golf, laundromat, bike path, conservation areas, highway access, house of worship, marina, private and public schools, and T-Station
Other
Property is not a senior community
Listing status: Active Under Contract
Electricity and solar
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Originally part of a gorgeous 42 acre farm, this recently subdivided lot in an idyllic setting is near Byfield center with easy access to major routes. Lot has both open and wooded areas. Town water. No builder tie-in.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$2,547 (+9.5%)
$305,300
2021
$2,326 (+2.1%)
$218,200
2020
$2,278 (+1.7%)
$207,300
2019
$2,241 (−0.8%)
$207,300
2018
$2,260 (+2.2%)
$207,300
2017
$2,211 (+10.3%)
$208,400
2016
$2,004 (+5.5%)
$175,800
2015
$1,900
$164,900
Public record
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Lot size
2.88 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Essex County
APN
2080615
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Last updated by owner on Jan 27, 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 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
54% 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 • 01922
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 6% for direct sun exposure in Newbury. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 33 Downfall Rd
$1,034,329
$15K under list price of $1.05M
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