Off Market Feb 2010 for $437K

$1,157,761

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,285/mo

•

2,658

sq ft

16 River Rd, West Newbury, MA 01985

About this home

Passive Solar Post & Beam on private 1.4 acres high on the banks of the Merrimack River with dramatic living space featuring Cathedral Ceilings with Skylights, attached Greenhouse could make a great solarium, Living-room w/lg Fireplace, Loft master suite with balcony. Lower level has over 1000sq ft of space to add a 3rd bedroom with family room or inlaw apt. Go green w/Geothermal heat pump which provides economical heat and ac. no gas or oil needed. Oversized garage fits 3 cars or your 32' boat

Single-familyProperty Type

1985Year Built

1.4 acresLot Size

$436Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by James Gavin • Century 21 Heritage Realty

Bought with James Gavin • Century 21 Heritage Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #70987639

Redfin Estimate

$1,157,761

$721K since sold in February 2010$11K since August

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This home's estimate is 48.7% higher than the average sale price ($779K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$750,000
A
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SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$812,000
B
2 beds1.5 baths2,542 sq ft
20 Winter St, Merrimac, MA 01860
SOLD NOV 18, 2025
$902,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths2,084 sq ft
48 Little Pond Rd, Merrimac, MA 01860
SOLD FEB 24, 2026
$900,000
D
2 beds2.5 baths2,951 sq ft
9 Marshall Dr, West Newbury, MA 01985
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$579,900
E
3 beds2 baths2,205 sq ft
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F
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Market trends in 01985, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.5%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$175K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

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OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$734,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,891 sq ft
28 Follinsbee Ln #28, West Newbury, MA 01985
$549,000
3 beds2 baths1,814 sq ft
390A Main St, West Newbury, MA 01985
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Sale history for 16 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,558 (+14.4%)

$697,700 + $259,500

$957,200

2022

$9,229 (+5.5%)

$482,100 + $227,300

$709,400

2021

$8,748 (+4.6%)

$405,800 + $182,100

$587,900

2020

$8,364 (−1.7%)

$405,800 + $174,200

$580,000

2019

$8,512 (+8.5%)

$405,800 + $178,400

$584,200

2018

$7,843

$373,200 + $165,500

$538,700

2017

$7,838 (+8.7%)

$373,200 + $165,500

$538,700

2015

$7,213 (+8.3%)

$325,200 + $134,500

$459,700

2014

$6,658 (+0.4%)

$294,800 + $126,600

$421,400

2013

$6,631 (+2.2%)

$294,800 + $126,200

$421,000

2012

$6,490 (+4.6%)

$307,900 + $129,700

$437,600

2011

$6,205 (−11.2%)

$318,800 + $134,800

$453,600

2010

$6,988 (+3.3%)

$347,100 + $193,800

$540,900

2009

$6,768

$357,700 + $202,600

$560,300

Tax history for 16 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,558 (+14.4%)

$697,700 + $259,500

$957,200

2022

$9,229 (+5.5%)

$482,100 + $227,300

$709,400

2021

$8,748 (+4.6%)

$405,800 + $182,100

$587,900

2020

$8,364 (−1.7%)

$405,800 + $174,200

$580,000

2019

$8,512 (+8.5%)

$405,800 + $178,400

$584,200

2018

$7,843

$373,200 + $165,500

$538,700

2017

$7,838 (+8.7%)

$373,200 + $165,500

$538,700

2015

$7,213 (+8.3%)

$325,200 + $134,500

$459,700

2014

$6,658 (+0.4%)

$294,800 + $126,600

$421,400

2013

$6,631 (+2.2%)

$294,800 + $126,200

$421,000

2012

$6,490 (+4.6%)

$307,900 + $129,700

$437,600

2011

$6,205 (−11.2%)

$318,800 + $134,800

$453,600

2010

$6,988 (+3.3%)

$347,100 + $193,800

$540,900

2009

$6,768

$357,700 + $202,600

$560,300

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.4 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,299

Year built

1985

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2178268

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 320
Length: 16
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 192
Length: 12
Width: 16
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 105
Length: 7
Width: 15
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 416
Length: 16
Width: 26
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 12
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Kitchen Information
Area: 108
Length: 9
Width: 12
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Garage Access, Concrete

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,658
Foundation Area: 1,440
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Post & Beam
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Generation: Solar

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.4
Lot Features: Wooded
WaterfrontYN: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,768
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Water Source: Private, Private Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Geothermal, Passive Solar
Cooling: Heat Pump, Geothermal

Location

Location Information
Directions: Bridge Rd to River Rd
UnparsedAddress: 16 River Rd, West Newbury MA 01985

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Stable(s), Golf

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,299
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2178268

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dr Chandelier
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Dr John C Page School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.9mi

9/10

Pentucket Regional Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

6/10

Pentucket Regional Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

7/10

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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

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% 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

West Newbury, MA • 01985

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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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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.10M – $1.33M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1390 Sq. Ft.	$669,327
4 River Rd, West Newbury, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 953 Sq. Ft.	$918,789

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 1/2 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 1 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2796 Sq. Ft.	$799,385
8 River Rd, West Newbury, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3644 Sq. Ft.	$1,787,607

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2626 Sq. Ft.	$955,052
24 River Rd, West Newbury, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3987 Sq. Ft.	$1,151,314

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