$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73363578, Kevin Fruh, Listing office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
$685,000 List price
68 Cottage Rd Newbury, MA 01951
$8,134
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,307 sqft
0.2 acres
$524 / sqft
House
Property details
About 68 Cottage Rd
Bring your boat! Enjoy the outdoors and lifestyle in this year round home nestled in a beautiful neighborhood and minutes to the Parker River. Open concept living room with stove for chilly nights. Dining room with built in cabinet/hutch and oversized windows overlooking the backyard leads to the updated kitchen with recycled glass countertops and stainless steel appliances. Bonus room, full bath, laundry and bedroom complete the first floor. Upstairs is another bedroom with walk in closet and bonus room ideal for an office or study. Cottage Road residents enjoy a private "resident only" access to the Parker River as well as the Old Town Trustees of Reservations and marsh trails. Easily access by boat to the Parker River, Sandy Point and Cranes Beach! Mature plantings and large backyard perfect for enjoying the outdoors and gardening. All minutes to Newburyport and major routes. Summer is almost here - don't miss out on this one!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas, Propane
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,307 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.21 Acres
Year built1880
ParkingDetached, Paved Drive, Off Street
MLS #73385910
WaterfrontBeach, Ocean Front, River
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Interior: Lighting - Sconce, Vestibule, Bonus Room, Home Office, Mud Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Waterfront: Beach, Ocean Front, River
- Exterior: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio, Storage, Screens, Garden
- Architectural Style: Saltbox, Cottage
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Propane
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $685,000
- Price/SqFt: $524
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,224
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot, Flood Plain, Level, Marsh/Swamp
- Directions: GPS 68 Cottage Rd Newbury or Rte 1A to Cottage Road
- Year Built: 1880
- Living Area: 1,307 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.21 Acres
- MLS Number: 73385910
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: RE/MAX Bentley's
- Office Phone: (978) 572-1200
- Listing Agent: Melanie Cosgrove
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 01, 2021 | Home Sold | $535,000 |
| May 25, 2017 | Home Sold | $350,000 |
| Aug 17, 2015 | Home Sold | $275,000 |
| Oct 02, 2003 | Home Sold | $94,600 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $550,000 | $4,224 |
| 2023 | $484,800 | $4,203 |
| 2022 | $532,100 | $5,177 |
| 2021 | $345,000 | $3,678 |
| 2020 | $339,200 | $3,728 |
| 2019 | $330,400 | $3,572 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Newbury Elementary
Public District PK-6
2.5 mi
•63 Hanover St
8
Pine Grove School
Public District PK-6
3.8 mi
•191 Main St
6
Edward G. Molin Elementary School
Public District 4-5
4.0 mi
•70 Low St
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 $70,777. Typical income of Newbury, MA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
16%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
19%
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?
43%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
10%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
BJs Wholesale Club
Stein Mart
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Panera
Cracker Barrel
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Lexus
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Oldies
News/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 68 Cottage Rd
The listing price of 68 Cottage Rd property is $685,000.
The property 68 Cottage Rd is a house located in Newbury, Massachusetts, 01951.
Active Listing: 68 Cottage Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 68 Cottage Rd are: Newbury Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Pine Grove School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Edward G. Molin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), River Valley Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Rupert a Nock Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Triton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Newburyport High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Triton High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ipswich High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,224 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 1, 2021 for $535,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 68 Cottage Rd has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 68 Cottage Rd is 1,307 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 68 Cottage Rd is 1880.
This home is located at 68 Cottage Rd in Newbury, MA and zip code 01951. This 1,307 square foot home, which was built in 1880, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $685,000.
Newbury, MA housing market in May 2025 saw over 3 listings sold above listed price, more than 1 sold at listed price and over 1 sold below. Between April and May 2025, Newbury, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 20.7%. In May 2025 median list price was $975,000 and the average listing age was 21 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.