65 Congress St, Amesbury MA 01913

Amesbury, MA 01913
$450,000
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,144
Sq Ft
$393
Price/Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
1920
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
17
Days on Market
Sold Listed May 11, 2022 • MLS# 72980369 Copied! • Updated Jun 30, 2022

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $395,000
Final Sale Price: $450,000
Difference: +$55,000 (+13.9%)
Performance Metrics
113.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $345
Sale $/sq ft: $393
This property sold for $393 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 13.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$393/sq ft
Area Median
$415/sq ft
Difference
5.4%

This property sold near the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Here is your opportunity to make this house your home. The house needs updating but has been maintained with one year old vinyl siding and a roof and heating system approximately ten years old. There are hardwood floors throughout most of the house. There are two bedrooms on the second floor plus a very small room great for an office. The first floor has kitchen, dining room with built in china cupboard, living room and heated porch. There is also a large three season porch perfect for those summer evenings. The large detached 2 car garage has a walk up loft. All within a short distance of downtown Amesbury, beaches and commuter routes. Open houses Sat and Sun noon to 2PM. Offer deadline is Monday May 16th at 6PM. Offers will not be reviewed until then. Allow 24 hours response time.

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Property History

Market Insights

39.1%
Price Range
20
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73561566
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Aug 10, 2026
$649,000
MLS #73561566 - Active
Sold
Jun 30, 2022
$450,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 20
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Listed for Sale
May 12, 2022
$395,000
Original listing
Agent: Cathy Toomey Office: Stone Ridge Properties, Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $6,214 $351,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,214
Tax Year 2022
Assessed Value
$351,300

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,144 sq ft
Lot Size 0.28 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Basement Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off Street
Total Spaces 6
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $6,214
Assessed Value $351,300
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures There Is A Toilet And Sink In The Year Round Porch
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 20 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,144 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Office
Windows:
Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Patio & Porch: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off Street
School District
Amesbury School District local
C+
School Safety 2024-25
3.2% Above Average
2.4% Suspensions 1.8% In-School 0.8% Emergency
2.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
Sparhawk School
1.1 mi
Grades K-12
B-
Charles C Cashman Elementary School
1.6 mi | #494 of 824 | Score: 44.8
Improved 100 spots from last year
-13.4 below state avg
413 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades 03-05
A-
Shay Elementary School
1.8 mi | #240 of 824 | Score: 62.9
Same rank as last year
Limited historical data for year-over-year comparison
485 students Moderate
Grades PK-02
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B
Amesbury Middle School
1.1 mi | #173 of 352 | Score: 42.7
Improved 50 spots from last year
-15.5 below state avg
364 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Coastal Connections Academy
0.7 mi
Grades 12
D
Amesbury Innovation High School
0.9 mi | #320 of 346 | Score: 31.4
Dropped 30 spots from last year
-26.8 below state avg
50 students Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
B+
Amesbury High School
1.5 mi | #109 of 346 | Score: 59.5
Dropped 36 spots from last year
+1.3 above state avg
481 students Moderate
16 sports • 928 athletes
Strong AP Program College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

65 Congress St, Amesbury MA 01913

Amesbury, MA 01913

Listing Information

Listing Agent Cathy Toomey
Agent MLS ID C9500240
Office MLS ID C95006
Listing Data Updated Jun 30, 2022 12:15 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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