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Off Market Apr 2025 for $1.5M

$1,683,557

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,309/mo

•

4,265

sq ft

23 River Rd, West Newbury, MA 01985

About this home

Stunning Georgian Colonial sited w/ commanding views of the river and deeded access & ability to build dock is a study in refined living. This home has everything the discerning buyer could want: inlaid floors, transom windows, moldings, built-ins, columns, no detail overlooked in this custom home built by a local high end builder. Bright eat-in kitchen w/quartz counters, built-ins open to fireplaced family room & heart of this bewitching home. Dining room w/crown moldings, wainscoting & tray ceiling, step down fireplaced living room offers beautiful spaces for all occasions. Office/library w/water views. Great room over garage offers great flex space! Private screen porch & stone patio w/firepit, park-like grounds. Spacious primary suite w/custom spa bathroom & sitting/dressing room plus 3 large bedrooms & guest bath. EV charger in garage. HURRY THIS IS A WELL PRICED HOME FOR THE LOCATION AND QUALITY.

Single-familyProperty Type

1996Year Built

0.92 acresLot Size

$395Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Wendy Willis • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Bought with Sally Laffely • Laffely Real Estate Associates

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73329820

Redfin Estimate

$1,683,557

$144K since sold in April 2025$14K since August

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This home's estimate is 38.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$1,145,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,683 sq ft
5 Captain Pierce Dr, West Newbury, MA 01985
SOLD MAR 13, 2026
$1,300,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,400 sq ft
14 Steed Ave, West Newbury, MA 01985
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,810,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,299 sq ft
5 Dole Pl, West Newbury, MA 01985
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,305,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths3,348 sq ft
15 Parsons Rd, West Newbury, MA 01985
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$900,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,798 sq ft
12 Olde Taverne Ln, Amesbury, MA 01913
SOLD APR 2, 2026
$850,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,200 sq ft
300 Kenoza St, Haverhill, MA 01830

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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

100.0%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$78K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 19 HRS AGO
$699,000
3 beds1 bath1,381 sq ft
9 Felton Ln, West Newbury, MA 01985
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Sale history for 23 River Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73329820

Apr 25, 2025

Sold

$1,540,000

$361/sq ft

Feb 4, 2025

Contingent

—

Jan 28, 2025

Listed

$1,500,000

$352/sq ft

MLS PIN #72742106

Jan 28, 2021

Sold

$1,188,580

$279/sq ft

Nov 18, 2020

Contingent

—

Nov 3, 2020

Price Changed

$1,225,000

$287/sq ft

Oct 13, 2020

Listed

$1,300,000

$305/sq ft

+36

Stunning Georgian Colonial sited with commanding views of the river and deeded access is a study in refined living. This home has everything that the discerning buyer could want: inlaid floors, transom windows, moldings, built-ins, columns etc.. no detail has been overlooked in this custom home. The bright eat in kitchen with new quartz counters, built-ins is open to the fireplaced family room & the heart of this bewitching home. Dining room w/ crown moldings wainscoting & tray ceiling & step down fireplaced living room offer beautiful spaces for formal occasions or holidays. Large game room over the garage offers great flex space. Library/office w/ water views. The private screen porch and stone patio w/ fire pit & offers views of the park like grounds. 3 large bedrooms, a guest bath plus a spacious owners suite complete w/ a new custom spa like bathroom & a dressing room finish off this amazing home. SHOWINGS TO WELL QUALIFIED BUYERS. CALL TODAY FOR A PRIVATE SHOWING.

Public Records

Sep 12, 2008

Sold

$836,500

$196/sq ft

MLS PIN #70648148

Sep 12, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Sep 12, 2008

Sold

$836,500

$196/sq ft

Sep 9, 2008

Contingent

—

May 27, 2008

Price Changed

$899,998

$211/sq ft

May 27, 2008

Price Changed

$899,999

$211/sq ft

Mar 24, 2008

Price Changed

$999,999

$234/sq ft

Oct 30, 2007

Price Changed

$1,079,000

$253/sq ft

Sep 18, 2007

Listed

$1,149,000

$269/sq ft

JUST REDUCED 100K, THIS IS YOUR MOVE UP MUST SEE! Gracious Wojcicki/McPartland colonial sited overlooking Merrimack River, offers stunning details: crown mldngs, wainscotting, columns & archways. Informal spaces abound; open concept kitch w/ cherry counters & cust. cab. opens to a large freplcd famly room w/ lovely builtins, + a 25x25 great room offers add.flex space. Formal rooms: the step down freplcd living room, tray ceiling din. room & office are a study in refined living. DOCK POTENTIAL.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,555 (−5.1%)

$462,500 + $857,100

$1,319,600

2022

$15,336 (+0.8%)

$467,700 + $711,100

$1,178,800

2021

$15,218 (+4.5%)

$393,300 + $629,400

$1,022,700

2020

$14,560 (−2.1%)

$393,300 + $616,400

$1,009,700

2019

$14,879 (+7.6%)

$393,300 + $627,900

$1,021,200

2018

$13,826

$361,400 + $588,200

$949,600

2017

$13,817 (+3.0%)

$361,400 + $588,200

$949,600

2015

$13,415 (+4.1%)

$314,600 + $540,400

$855,000

2014

$12,888 (+0.3%)

$284,800 + $530,900

$815,700

2013

$12,847 (+10.4%)

$284,800 + $530,900

$815,700

2012

$11,640 (+7.8%)

$296,400 + $488,500

$784,900

2011

$10,794 (+2.9%)

$307,000 + $482,000

$789,000

2010

$10,485 (+0.7%)

$334,500 + $477,000

$811,500

2009

$10,408

$362,300 + $499,300

$861,600

Tax history for 23 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,555 (−5.1%)

$462,500 + $857,100

$1,319,600

2022

$15,336 (+0.8%)

$467,700 + $711,100

$1,178,800

2021

$15,218 (+4.5%)

$393,300 + $629,400

$1,022,700

2020

$14,560 (−2.1%)

$393,300 + $616,400

$1,009,700

2019

$14,879 (+7.6%)

$393,300 + $627,900

$1,021,200

2018

$13,826

$361,400 + $588,200

$949,600

2017

$13,817 (+3.0%)

$361,400 + $588,200

$949,600

2015

$13,415 (+4.1%)

$314,600 + $540,400

$855,000

2014

$12,888 (+0.3%)

$284,800 + $530,900

$815,700

2013

$12,847 (+10.4%)

$284,800 + $530,900

$815,700

2012

$11,640 (+7.8%)

$296,400 + $488,500

$784,900

2011

$10,794 (+2.9%)

$307,000 + $482,000

$789,000

2010

$10,485 (+0.7%)

$334,500 + $477,000

$811,500

2009

$10,408

$362,300 + $499,300

$861,600

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.92 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,265

Year built

1996

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2178289

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Dressing Room

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 28
Length: 7
Width: 4
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wood

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 70
Length: 10
Width: 7
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Sunken,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 308
Length: 22
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Crown Molding

Dining Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding,Tray Ceiling(s)

Kitchen Information
Area: 442
Length: 26
Width: 17
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Crown Molding

Office Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Main
Features: Flooring - Wood,Crown Molding

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 6X5
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Closet, Crown Molding, Great Room, Sitting Room, Mud Room, Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,265
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Has Waterview
River

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.92
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,123
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main Street (Route 113) to Bridge Street to River Road
UnparsedAddress: 23 River Rd, West Newbury MA 01985

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,265
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2178289

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Listing Information
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 • 2.3mi

6/10

Pentucket Regional Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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.

9.1 hrs

4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$1.60M – $1.94M

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Home values near 23 River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1390 Sq. Ft.	$659,234
10 River Rd, Merrimac, MA - Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 1/2 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 1 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2796 Sq. Ft.	$810,063
8 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1246 Sq. Ft.	$707,099

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 River Rd, Merrimac, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2626 Sq. Ft.	$957,174
4 River Rd, West Newbury, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 953 Sq. Ft.	$904,995

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