$1,975,000

1 Fruit St Newburyport, MA 01950

$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full, 1 partial
4,504 sqft
$439 / sqft
House

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

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Steam, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size4,504 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1794
ParkingOff Street
MLS #73370328
WaterfrontBeach, Ocean Front
FireplaceDining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

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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1 Fruit St, Newburyport, MA 01950

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 30, 1998
Home Sold
$349,900
Jul 15, 1989
Home Sold
$363,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty 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.

All data from GreatSchools

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.

How much money do the neighbors make?

21%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
24%
100k-200k
17%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

54%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
53%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • NordstromNordstrom
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • LexusLexus
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • NewsNews
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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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.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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