159 Water St
Newburyport, MA 01950
3 bd 4 ba 2,722 sqft Built 1850 Lot 3,049 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,290,000
May 20, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | Sold | $1,290,000 | MLS #72928595 |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Price changed | $1,399,900 | MLS #72928595 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Listed | $1,499,000 | MLS #72928595 |
| Oct 21, 2020 | Sold | $320,000 | MLS #72662495 |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Sold | $249,000 | MLS #72587718 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $977,300 | $345,500 | $1,322,800 | $12,030 |
| 2023 | $892,500 | $273,100 | $1,165,600 | $12,519 |
| 2022 | $240,800 | $227,600 | $468,400 | $5,625 |
| 2021 | $213,200 | $206,900 | $420,100 | $5,310 |
| 2020 | $203,600 | $206,900 | $410,500 | $5,271 |
| 2019 | $188,600 | $206,900 | $395,500 | $5,173 |
| 2018 | $180,100 | $197,000 | $377,100 | $5,000 |
| 2017 | $174,700 | $187,600 | $362,300 | $4,873 |
| 2016 | $180,000 | $178,700 | $358,700 | $4,803 |
| 2015 | $165,700 | $178,700 | $344,400 | $4,594 |
| 2014 | $137,000 | $162,500 | $299,500 | $4,241 |
| 2006 | $147,700 | $152,600 | $300,300 | $3,081 |
| 2005 | $128,500 | $152,600 | $281,100 | $2,957 |
| 2004 | — | — | $193,000 | $2,758 |
| 2003 | $91,300 | $101,700 | $193,000 | $2,634 |
Property facts
Year built
1850
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
4
Living area
2,722 sqft
Lot size
3,049 sqft
ZIP code
01950
City
Newburyport
Street
Water St
Coordinates
42.80863, -70.86169
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$7,894
Gross rental yield
7.34%
Implied cap rate
4.77%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 159 Water St last sell?
159 Water St most recently sold on May 20, 2022 for $1,290,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 159 Water St?
The most recent total assessment for 159 Water St (year 2024) is $1,322,800 with $12,030 in property tax.
How does 159 Water St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 2.5% above the last sale price of $1,290,000.
When was 159 Water St built?
159 Water St was built in 1850.
How does 159 Water St compare to others on Water St?
We track 8 other properties on Water St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Water St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 159 Water St?
159 Water St is a 3 bed, 4 bath, 2,722 sqft, 3,049 sqft lot single_family.
Is 159 Water St a flip candidate?
Yes — 159 Water St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 159 Water St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 159 Water St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-2.3%
Implied 1-yr
-9.0%
2026 Q3
$844.4K
2026 Q4
$832.5K
ZIP 01950 — Median Price History + Forecast
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