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$849,000

159 High St, Newburyport MA 01950
Newburyport, MA 01950
Listed by Homes & Lifestyles Team
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,097 sqft
Year built
1850

About this home

The row houses everyone admires—straight from a postcard and among Newburyport's most treasured addresses. Opportunities to own one of these iconic homes are rare, making this a truly special offering. With views of the Merrimack River just beyond your front door, the location embodies the very best of coastal Newburyport living.Inside, timeless architectural details honor the home's rich history, while thoughtful updates provide the modern comforts today's buyers appreciate. A private second-floor balcony overlooks extraordinary gardens that rival those featured on Newburyport's most celebrated garden tours. French doors off the kitchen and dining area create a seamless connection to the outdoor space, inviting al fresco dinners, leisurely morning coffee, and peaceful evenings surrounded by lush blooms and coastal breezes.This is more than a home—it's a quintessential Newburyport lifestyle, where historic charm, waterfront beauty, and vibrant downtown living come together in perfect harmony. Shows in the Firehouse Theatre, Farmers Market at the Tannery, Concerts on the Waterfront are just a small sample of the activities awaiting you as Newburyport's newest resident!

Highlights

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Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73562069
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
71
On market date
August 11, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.04 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

ElementaryCharter
River Valley Charter School
0.53 mi away · Grades 0-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
288
Student:teacher ratio
13.1:1
District
River Valley Charter (District)
Middle
Rupert A Nock Middle
0.54 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
480
Student:teacher ratio
9.6:1
District
Newburyport
High
Newburyport High
0.56 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
784
Student:teacher ratio
11.7:1
District
Newburyport

Walkability

Blended score for Newburyport's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

89
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.8 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
95 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores4
Parks12
Schools20
Transit stops17
Pharmacies1

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Newburyport, from live MLS data.

On the market 71 days -- 19 fewer days than Newburyport's current average of 90 days.
For reference, the median list price across 224 active listings in Newburyport right now is $899,900.

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Est. monthly payment
$5,263/mo
$169,800 down
$679,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,405
Property tax (est.)$708
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 17, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.