438 Merrimac St. Newburyport, MA 01950

4 Beds
2 full, 1 half Baths
2,753 Sqft
20,436 Sqft lot
0.47 Acre lot
Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1850
Days on Website: 12

Courtesy of Realty One Group Nest, Camilo & Co. Group.

Description

Experience the best of Newburyport in this beautifully converted SF 1850s Colonial. Set on a lush half-acre, this home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 first-floor flex rooms—perfect for an office, den, or additional bedroom. The interior shines with historic wide-plank pine and polished oak flooring. A welcoming entry leads to an open living/dining area featuring a cathedral wood-planked ceiling and expansive windows overlooking the backyard with a two-tiered deck and gazebo. The kitchen boasts custom Walter Lane cabinetry, while the sun-soaked family room provides a warm retreat with a wood-burning fireplace, custom built-ins, and a glimpse of the river. Dual staircases lead to the second floor, featuring a primary suite with skylights, bath w/vaulted ceiling, and walk-in shower. Modern updates include NEW 2026 heating system, newer central A/C, and a 2-car garage. Just minutes from the vibrant downtown, this residence is a serene escape close to local parks, trails, marinas, and beaches.

Open House

Property Details and Features

  • Road Frontage Type: "Public"
  • Appliances: "Gas Water Heater", "Range", "Oven", "Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Refrigerator", "Washer", "Dryer"
  • Basement: "Partial", "Interior Entry", "Bulkhead", "Unfinished"
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • 1 half bathroom
  • 2.5 total bathrooms
  • 3 total bathrooms
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Level: Second
  • Level: Second
  • Level: Main,First
  • Building Area Total: 2753
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 2753
  • Other Structures: "Gazebo"
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Community Features: "Public Transportation", "Shopping", "Tennis Court(s)", "Park", "Walk/Jog Trails", "Medical Facility", "Bike Path", "Highway Access", "House of Worship", "Marina", "Public School", "T-Station"
  • Cooling: "Central Air"
  • Cooling Included
  • Features: "French Doors"
  • Features: "Cathedral Ceiling(s)", "Flooring - Hardwood", "Recessed Lighting", "Lighting - Sconce"
  • Level: First
  • Exterior Features: "Deck", "Deck - Wood", "Rain Gutters", "Screens", "Gazebo", "Garden", "Invisible Fence", "Stone Wall"
  • Patio And Porch Features: "Deck", "Deck - Wood"
  • Fencing: "Invisible"
  • Fireplace Included
  • Features: "Family Room"
  • Flooring: "Wood", "Tile", "Hardwood", "Pine", "Flooring - Hardwood"
  • Foundation Details: "Concrete Perimeter", "Stone"
  • Level: First
  • 2 garage spaces
  • Garage Included
  • Heating: "Central", "Forced Air", "Natural Gas"
  • Heating Included
  • Interior Features: "Closet", "Lighting - Overhead", "Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built", "Pantry", "Den", "Home Office"
  • Features: "Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built", "Flooring - Hardwood", "Dining Area", "Pantry", "Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid", "Breakfast Bar / Nook", "Recessed Lighting"
  • Level: First
  • Features: "Second Floor", "Electric Dryer Hookup", "Washer Hookup"
  • Lot Features: "Level"
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Lot Size Area: 0.47
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20436
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 2089005
  • Level: First
  • Features: "Bathroom - Full", "Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink", "Skylight", "Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built", "Flooring - Hardwood", "Recessed Lighting", "Closet - Double", "Pocket Door"
  • Level: Second
  • Parking Features: "Detached", "Garage Door Opener", "Workshop in Garage", "Garage Faces Side", "Paved Drive", "Off Street", "Paved"
  • Parking Total: 6
  • 2 covered spaces
  • Open Parking
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: R
  • Roof: "Shingle"
  • Sewer: "Public Sewer"
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11305
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Utilities: "for Gas Range", "for Electric Dryer", "Washer Hookup"
  • Water Source: "Public"
  • Window Features: "Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box", "Insulated Windows", "Screens"