Last Sold Price
4 beds3,170 sqft$260/sqft
221 High Rd, Newbury, MA 01951

Description

Developers take notice. 6+ acres, 5 percs with a possibility of 5 building permits. Soil tests and plans in hand. Included is a 1956 custom Mid-century modern home with much of the original detail and finishes. In need of updating, this home retains the warm and charm of a bygone era Four-bedroom, seven-room Cape along High Road, in the Old Town village of Newbury, between the Upper and the Lower Greens. Abundant square footage of 3,170 in the house, located on a half acre. Drive approximately five-minutes...Developers take notice. 6+ acres, 5 percs with a possibility of 5 building permits. Soil tests and plans in hand. Included is a 1956 custom Mid-century modern home with much of the original detail and finishes. In need of updating, this home retains the warm and charm of a bygone era Four-bedroom, seven-room Cape along High Road, in the Old Town village of Newbury, between the Upper and the Lower Greens. Abundant square footage of 3,170 in the house, located on a half acre. Drive approximately five-minutes to the Atlantic Ocean at Plum Island Beach located 4.5 miles from the house. Enjoy close proximity to the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge east of this property, which is a bird-watcher's paradise. Also close to the Parker and Merrimac Rivers for ideal boating or sailing. Close to neighboring Newburyport with numerous choices of restaurants, culture, arts, and recreation to enjoy year-round.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/16/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Gretchen Maguire • Realty One Group Nest

Property Details for 221 High Road

Status
MLS #
72601116
Days on Market
37
Taxes
$5,226 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1954
Town
Newbury
Area
MA-Newbury
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$850,000

Avg days on market

53

Sale-to-list ratio

95.1%

Newbury, MA

9 comparable properties found

$1,000,000 | 143 High Road, Newbury, MA 01951
1/39
1

$1,000,000

Sold 07/11/25

4
Bedrooms
2,983
Square Feet
1.74
Acres
$850,000 | 9 Plummers Lane, Newbury, MA 01951
1/31
2

$850,000

Sold 12/06/24

4
Bedrooms
3,407
Square Feet
1.2
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard covered with snow
1/43
3

$1,050,000

Sold 03/21/25

4
Bedrooms
2,755
Square Feet
0.70
Acres
a house view with a garden space
1/43
4

$700,000

Sold 09/11/24

4
Bedrooms
1,814
Square Feet
1.05
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/37
5

$899,900

Sold 05/28/26

4
Bedrooms
2,073
Square Feet
1.00
Acres
$580,000 | 11 Newbury Neck Road, Newbury, MA 01951
1/30
6

$580,000

Sold 07/24/26

4
Bedrooms
1,787
Square Feet
0.52
Acres
$789,000 | 38 Pearson Drive, Newbury, MA 01922
1/37
7

$789,000

Sold 04/15/26

4
Bedrooms
2,733
Square Feet
0.55
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/42
8

$1,025,000

Sold 05/21/26

4
Bedrooms
3,428
Square Feet
1.45
Acres
9

$660,000

Sold 03/07/25

4
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1,864
Square Feet
0.39
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Realty One Group Nest, Gretchen Maguire

Sold By Realty One Group Nest, Gretchen Maguire

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Building Information for 221 High Road

Stories-Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size6.37 AC / 277,477 SF

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$4,629 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,193

Property Taxes

$436

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 221 High Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3170.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Porch - Screened
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Property sold "AS IS". Sellers have not lived in the property. Buyers must do due diligence. Septic design and install for main home the responsibility of the Buyer. Book 15698 / Page 182 (Map 27 / Lot 53); Book 4278 / Page 393 (Map 27 / Lot 54); Parcel B (Map 27 / Lot 56) total 6 acres +/-.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0R27 B:0000 L:00054,2080122
  • Assessments: $483,400
  • Book: 4278
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: AR4
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 221 High Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 16, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72601116

$825,000
Jan 1, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72601116

Dec 16, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72601116

$875,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/16/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72601116

$825,000
01/01/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72601116

12/16/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72601116

$875,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 221 High Road

Taxable ValueLand$481,800Additions$644,400Total$1,126,200
Tax Record2025$8,390 ($699 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,886 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,886 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,188 SqFtStories2Lot Size52,864 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2016Year Renovated2016ZoningAR4CountyESSEXAPNNBRY M:0R27 B:0000 L:00055

Schools near 221 High Road

This home is within Triton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Newbury Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Triton Regional Middle School
Public7 to 8

Triton Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Pine Grove School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 221 High Road, Newbury, MA 01951
$825,000
4
3,170
277,477
$999,999
4
3,235
47,014
$850,000
46,174
$740,000
3
2,527
34,373
$270,000
3
1.5
1,631
45,655
3
2
2,891
49,615

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