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12 California St, Newburyport MA 01950

Newburyport, MA 01950 • North End
$1,100,000
Est. $5,855/month
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,044
Sq Ft
$538
Price/Sq Ft
0.19
Acres
1850
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
7
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 29, 2025 • MLS# 73239338

About this home

Welcome to 12 California Street, a classic Newburyport Greek Revival that offers a corner lot & large backyard with lovely gardens & garage. Built c.1847 by the shipbuilder John Colby, this home has been lovingly updated over the years to its current size of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Historic features like stained glass windows, wide pine floors, & a brick beehive oven meet modern updates like double paned windows, granite countertops, & skylights. The 1st floor offers a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, serene sunroom with casement windows on three sides, generous dining room w/ stained glass windows & kitchen w/ pellet stove. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms & a full bath on the 2nd floor as well as a bonus nursery, office space or huge closet. The 3rd floor offers 2 additional bedrooms & another full bath. Enjoy sitting on the deck overlooking the gardens & hummingbirds. Conveniently located in the North End near historic downtown & the Merrimack River. OFFERS DUE TUES 10AM

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $955,000
Final Sale Price: $1,100,000
Difference: +$145,000 (+15.2%)
Performance Metrics
115.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $467
Sale $/sq ft: $538
This property sold for $538 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 15.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 7 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1850
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,044 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Tile
Heating
Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s), None
Has Cooling
No
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
2
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Sun Room, Nursery
Laundry Features
In Basement, Washer Hookup
Basement Details
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Door Features
French Doors
Accessibility Features
No

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Greek Revival, Other (See Remarks)
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone, Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features
Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio/Porch Features
Deck - Wood
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Features
Ocean, Beach Ownership(Public)
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.19 acres
Lot Size
8,320 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1900
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Frontage Length
182 ft
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Detached, Off Street, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
1

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
100 Amp Service

Community & HOA

Subdivision
North End
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$8,603
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$862,900
Parcel Number
M:0060 B:0030 L:0000,2088471
Zoning
R8

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Listing Terms
Contract

Location

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Neighborhood

North End

12 California St, Newburyport MA 01950

Newburyport, MA 01950

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Bresnahan /Rvcs
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Molin/Nock
Rating information coming soon
High School
Nhs
Rating information coming soon

Monthly Payment Calculator

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $717
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

13.2%
Price Range
9
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Jul 18, 2024
$1,100,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 9
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Listed for Sale
May 16, 2024
$955,000
Original listing
Agent: Barb Cullen Office: Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 16, 2024 New Listing Added $955,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
7 days
Price per Sq Ft
$538

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $8,603 $862,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,603
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$862,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Barb Cullen
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Agent MLS ID CN210237
Office MLS ID AN6888

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