169 Merrimac St # 5, Newburyport MA 01950

Newburyport, MA 01950
$572,500
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,322
Sq Ft
$433
Price/Sq Ft
1850
Year Built
2
Parking
26
Days on Market
Sold Listed Aug 26, 2025 • MLS# 73422165 Copied! • Updated Oct 17, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $589,000
Final Sale Price: $572,500
Difference: $16,500 (-2.8%)
Performance Metrics
97.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
26
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $446
Sale $/sq ft: $433
This property sold for $433 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.8% below the original asking price.

With only 26 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 13 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$433/sq ft
Area Median
$624/sq ft
Difference
30.6%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Open House Cancelled! Offer accepted. Spacious 2BR, 2BA penthouse condo in the heart of Newburyport! Enjoy one-level living with a recently updated kitchen featuring a tiled backsplash, Corian countertops, new flooring, walk-in pantry, and skylight. The roomy primary suite fits a king bed and boasts a gas fireplace, dressing/office area, and an updated en suite with a walk-in shower. The living room offers a triple-sided gas fireplace and sun-filled windows. Private, just painted deck perfect for entertaining. Includes 2 deeded parking spaces and generous basement storage. Unbeatable location—right across from Cashman Park with tennis/pickleball courts, sports fields, dog park, and marinas, plus just minutes to the rail trail, harbor boardwalk, beaches, and vibrant downtown shops and dining. Don’t miss the Virtual Tour! Private showings easy to schedule. Final offfers due by September 8 at 5 p.m.

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Property History

Market Insights

40.6%
Price Range
66
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Oct 17, 2025
$572,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 66
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Listed for Sale
Aug 26, 2025
$589,000
Original listing
Agent: John P. Wells Office: Wellsco Realty Partners
Previous Transaction - MLS #72200087
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Sep 15, 2017
$349,900
MLS #72200087

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,681 $593,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,681
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$368
Monthly
Assessed Value
$593,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1850
Living Area 1,322 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Laminate
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 2
Basement Y
Laundry Third Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Off Street, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $5,681
Assessed Value $593,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $368 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities Storage
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 4
Seller Disclosures Measurements Are Approximate.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Garden"]
Unit/Building 5
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 66 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1850
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,322 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Laminate
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Third Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1850
Structure Type: Garden
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Exclusive Parking

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Marina
School District
Newburyport School District local
A-
School Safety 2024-25
0.0% Very Low (Safest)
5.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

5 schools
Immaculate Conception School
0.4 mi
Grades K-08
A-
River Valley Charter School
0.7 mi | #82 of 352 | Score: 51.5
Improved 66 spots from last year
-6.7 below state avg
288 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-08
Newburyport Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-K
B+
Edward G. Molin Elementary School
0.6 mi | #255 of 824 | Score: 52.3
Improved 21 spots from last year
-5.9 below state avg
310 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 04-05
A-
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School
1.0 mi | #236 of 824 | Score: 53.0
Improved 129 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
584 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-03
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A
Rupert A Nock Middle School
0.6 mi | #59 of 352 | Score: 55.1
Improved 46 spots from last year
-3.1 below state avg
470 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

1 school
A
Newburyport High School
0.4 mi | #48 of 346 | Score: 67.5
Improved 17 spots from last year
+9.3 above state avg
743 students Less Diverse
18 sports • 1,722 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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169 Merrimac St # 5, Newburyport MA 01950

Newburyport, MA 01950

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID BB700224
Office MLS ID AN7938
Listing Data Updated Oct 17, 2025 3:29 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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