486 Main St

$925,000
Price
1,771 Sq. Ft.
$522 / Sq. Ft.
1,771
Sq. Ft.
$522
per Sq. Ft.

Description

RARE OPPORTUNITY to acquire a sweet antique home situated on a generous Point Shore double lot on the exclusive, desirable and quiet "Old" Main St - with mature trees and stunning WATERFRONT VIEWS of the Merrimack River. Highlights of this 2-3 bedroom /2.5 bath property include hardwood floors throughout; an updated primary bathroom with beautifully tiled shower; small antique 2-story carriage barn/shed; a renovated IKEA kitchen with wine fridge and pantry storage; the fireplaced living room with...RARE OPPORTUNITY to acquire a sweet antique home situated on a generous Point Shore double lot on the exclusive, desirable and quiet "Old" Main St - with mature trees and stunning WATERFRONT VIEWS of the Merrimack River. Highlights of this 2-3 bedroom /2.5 bath property include hardwood floors throughout; an updated primary bathroom with beautifully tiled shower; small antique 2-story carriage barn/shed; a renovated IKEA kitchen with wine fridge and pantry storage; the fireplaced living room with built-in shelving to display treasures; and the sunroom where your gaze is continually drawn to calm blue water across the street. Private backyard includes small patio area and expansive yard space.
  1. Listed by Barb Cullen • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Property Details for 486 Main Street

Town
Amesbury
Area
MA-Amesbury
Architectural Style
Antique
Style
Garden, Antique
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 01/07/2026 02:10 PM

Property Details for 486 Main Street

StatusContingent
MLS #73432994
Days on Market111
Taxes$11,667 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1850
CountyEssex County

Location

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Building Information for 486 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,773 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,481 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,508

Property Taxes

$972

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 486 Main Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 1771.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Ahs
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Interior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Barn/Stable, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River, Lake/Pond, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Carriage Shed, Barn, Off-Street, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Carriage Shed, Barn, Off-Street, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Side Entry, Off-Street, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Skylight,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - With Tub
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Exterior Access,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Current floor plan accesses 3rd bedroom via the 2nd bedroom.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 3670090
  • Assessments: $762,600
  • Book: 10794
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R20
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 486 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 20, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73432994

—
Oct 15, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73432994

$925,000—
Sep 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73432994

$965,000—
May 16, 1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89191427

$157,500—
Apr 19, 1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89191451

$14,876—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/20/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73432994

—
10/15/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73432994

$925,000
09/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73432994

$965,000
05/16/1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89191427

$157,500
04/19/1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89191451

$14,876

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

Public Records for 486 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$448,600Additions$261,300Total$709,900
Tax Record2024$11,103 ($925 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,771 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,771 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt327 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,952 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850ZoningR20CountyESSEXAPNAMES M:90 B:0051

Schools near 486 Main Street

This home is within Amesbury School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Amesbury Middle School
Public5 to 8

Amesbury High School
Public9 to 12

Amesbury Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Barb Cullen

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