BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JAN 15, 2021

Off Market Jan 2021 for $750K

$1,242,006

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,701/mo

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2,102

sq ft

261 River Rd, West Newbury, MA 01985

About this home

Welcome to River Road in West Newbury. Sited on 3.7 acres & abutting 100+ acres of conservation land, is this well maintained salt box colonial with a flexible floor plan depending on your needs. One could spend hours relaxing & enjoying the outdoors on the oversized & welcoming farmers porch. Off the foyer is a large, cozy fire placed living room, formal dining room, & kitchen with separate eating area. There are three bedrooms & two & a half baths, including a first floor master suite with handicap accessible shower & private three season porch, perfect for your in-laws. This home has some updates, including a newer roof (2017), exterior paint & siding repair (2017), furnace (2018), 200 amp electrical system, & is ready for your personal touches. Hardwoods, central vac. & an over sized two car attached garage. Expansion potentials include on the second floor, over garage area and/or in the basement. Barn/horse/pool/shed potential & breathtaking seasonal views of the Merrimac River.

Single-familyProperty Type

1984Year Built

3.7 acresLot Size

$591Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Buyer's agent

Evan Ralph Redfin Corp.

Listed by Celine Muldowney • Stone Ridge Properties, Inc.

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72763621

Redfin Estimate

$1,242,006

$492K since sold in January 2021$23K since August

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This home's estimate is 18.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.05M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$750,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,180 sq ft
2 Skunk Rd, Merrimac, MA 01860
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUN 23, 2026
$579,900
B
3 beds2 baths2,205 sq ft
8 Old County Rd, Amesbury, MA 01913
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$700,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,859 sq ft
10 Buttonwood Rd, Amesbury, MA 01913
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$2,155,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths3,151 sq ft
237 Storey Ave, Newburyport, MA 01950
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,305,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths3,348 sq ft
15 Parsons Rd, West Newbury, MA 01985
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$805,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,538 sq ft
755 East Broadway, 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

100.5%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$175K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

0 MoM

New listings for sale

$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
$699,000
3 beds1 bath1,381 sq ft
9 Felton Ln, West Newbury, MA 01985
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Sale history for 261 River Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72763621

Jan 15, 2021

Sold

$750,000

$357/sq ft

Dec 8, 2020

Contingent

—

Dec 3, 2020

Listed

$749,000

$356/sq ft

MLS PIN #30648002

Jan 21, 2003

Sold

$595,000

$283/sq ft

Nov 27, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Sep 17, 2002

Listed

$597,000

$284/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,332 (+13.1%)

$646,900 + $471,100

$1,118,000

2022

$10,905 (+4.2%)

$452,800 + $385,400

$838,200

2021

$10,465 (+3.9%)

$384,200 + $319,100

$703,300

2020

$10,068 (−2.3%)

$384,200 + $314,000

$698,200

2019

$10,300 (+7.3%)

$384,200 + $322,700

$706,900

2018

$9,599

$354,800 + $304,500

$659,300

2017

$9,593 (+1.8%)

$354,800 + $304,500

$659,300

2015

$9,428 (+4.8%)

$309,500 + $291,400

$600,900

2014

$9,000 (+0.3%)

$282,100 + $287,500

$569,600

2013

$8,971 (+7.0%)

$282,100 + $287,500

$569,600

2012

$8,383 (+7.3%)

$294,600 + $270,700

$565,300

2011

$7,814 (+1.8%)

$304,400 + $266,800

$571,200

2010

$7,676 (+3.3%)

$329,900 + $264,200

$594,100

2009

$7,428

$337,700 + $277,200

$614,900

Tax history for 261 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,332 (+13.1%)

$646,900 + $471,100

$1,118,000

2022

$10,905 (+4.2%)

$452,800 + $385,400

$838,200

2021

$10,465 (+3.9%)

$384,200 + $319,100

$703,300

2020

$10,068 (−2.3%)

$384,200 + $314,000

$698,200

2019

$10,300 (+7.3%)

$384,200 + $322,700

$706,900

2018

$9,599

$354,800 + $304,500

$659,300

2017

$9,593 (+1.8%)

$354,800 + $304,500

$659,300

2015

$9,428 (+4.8%)

$309,500 + $291,400

$600,900

2014

$9,000 (+0.3%)

$282,100 + $287,500

$569,600

2013

$8,971 (+7.0%)

$282,100 + $287,500

$569,600

2012

$8,383 (+7.3%)

$294,600 + $270,700

$565,300

2011

$7,814 (+1.8%)

$304,400 + $266,800

$571,200

2010

$7,676 (+3.3%)

$329,900 + $264,200

$594,100

2009

$7,428

$337,700 + $277,200

$614,900

*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

3.7 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,657

Year built

1984

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2178976

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: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Unpaved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 247
Length: 13
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 228
Length: 12
Width: 19
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 247
Length: 13
Width: 19
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 24
Length: 6
Width: 4
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 91
Length: 13
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 63
Length: 9
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 247
Length: 13
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Country Kitchen

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Dining Area, Pantry, Sun Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,102
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
River

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 3.7
Lot Features: Wooded, Easements, Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,068.04
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Rte 113 West. Right on Coffin. Right on River Road. Shared driveway with 255 and 259 River Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 261 River Road, West Newbury MA 01985

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Conservation Area

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,657
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2178976

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Dr John C Page School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Pentucket Regional Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi

6/10

Pentucket Regional Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

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 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

48% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.18M – $1.43M

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Home values near 261 River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 River Rd, West Newbury, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2622 Sq. Ft.	$1,965,207
255 River Rd, West Newbury, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2053 Sq. Ft.	$1,199,135

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245 River Rd, West Newbury, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2689 Sq. Ft.	$886,156
259 River Rd, West Newbury, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$838,772

Address	Redfin Estimate
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66 Coffin St, West Newbury, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3916 Sq. Ft.	$1,047,484

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