#73377959, Alissa Christie, Listing Office: RE/MAX Bentley's
1 Fruit St Newburyport, MA 01950
Property details
About 1 Fruit St
Own a piece of American history! This grand home was built in 1794 by iconic Newburyport merchant & largest landowner, Captain Moses Brown. After his rise in business, he became a shipbuilder, creating a renaissance in the rebuilding of the American Naval fleet after the American Revolution. This prominent address is a legal 2 family offering flexible living options while being a gathering place for family and friends! 1 1/2 Fruit has a private driveway plus its own fenced patio & yard. The two levels offer townhouse style living. The Main house offers period details throughout with a 1st floor formal living space. 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms plus office. 3rd floor suite contains a 4th bedroom, living room, kitchen plus a full bath all with a private entrance. Beautiful original details & antique floors throughout. Move in as is, create shared family living or renovate into a grand single family. Options overflow here @ 1 Fruit Street! Custom design your dream home here in Newburyport!
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Carpet, Pine, Flooring - Wood
- Interior: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan, Closet, Dining Area, Accessory Apt., Inlaw Apt.
- Fireplace: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Parking: Off Street
- Waterfront: Beach, Ocean Front
- Architectural Style: Federal
- Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $1,975,000
- Price/SqFt: $438
- Annual Tax Amount: $14,869
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot, Level
- Directions: GPS sign on property, High Street to Fruit
- Year Built: 1794
- Living Area: 4,504 SqFt
- MLS Number: 73370328
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: RE/MAX Bentley's
- Office Phone: (978) 572-1200
- Listing Agent: Robert Bentley
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Sep 30, 1998 | Home Sold | $349,900 |
Jul 15, 1989 | Home Sold | $363,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $1,491,400 | $14,869 |
2023 | $1,386,200 | $14,888 |
2022 | $1,308,400 | $15,714 |
2021 | $1,113,100 | $14,070 |
2020 | $1,036,400 | $13,307 |
2019 | $1,036,400 | $13,556 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Edward G. Molin Elementary School
Public District 4-5
0.9 mi
•70 Low St
8
Newbury Elementary
Public District PK-6
1.2 mi
•63 Hanover St
4
Salisbury Elementary
Public District PK-6
3.3 mi
•100 Lafayette Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $82,615. Typical income of Newburyport, MA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 1 Fruit St
The listing price of 1 Fruit St property is $1,975,000.
The property 1 Fruit St is a house located in Newburyport, Massachusetts, 01950.
Active Listing: 1 Fruit St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1 Fruit St are: Edward G. Molin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Newbury Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Salisbury Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), River Valley Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Rupert a Nock Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Amesbury Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Newburyport High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Amesbury Innovation High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Amesbury High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $14,869 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 30, 1998 for $349,900 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1 Fruit St has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1 Fruit St is 4,504 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1 Fruit St is 1794.
This home is located at 1 Fruit St in Newburyport, MA and zip code 01950 in the Newburyport South End neighborhood. This 4,504 square foot home was built in 1794. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,975,000.
Over 7 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Newburyport, MA. In the same period over 4 listings were sold below the listed price and 3 listings were sold for the listed price. Between March and April 2025, Newburyport, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 38.8%. Listings spent 44 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $886,500 during the same period.