278 Water St
Newburyport, MA 01950
4 bd 3 ba 2,521 sqft Built 1850 Lot 7,504 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,550,000
Jun 29, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2022 | Sold | $1,550,000 | MLS #72982808 |
| Jun 2, 2022 | Relisted | $1,550,000 | MLS #72982808 |
| May 28, 2022 | Listing removed | $1,550,000 | MLSPIN |
| May 17, 2022 | Listed | $1,550,000 | MLS #72982808 |
| Aug 7, 1980 | Sold | $45,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $749,900 | $852,100 | $1,602,000 | $14,541 |
| 2023 | $683,900 | $673,500 | $1,357,400 | $14,578 |
| 2022 | $580,900 | $561,200 | $1,142,100 | $13,717 |
| 2021 | $532,700 | $510,300 | $1,043,000 | $13,184 |
| 2020 | $508,400 | $510,300 | $1,018,700 | $13,080 |
| 2019 | $478,200 | $496,500 | $974,700 | $12,749 |
| 2018 | $456,400 | $472,900 | $929,300 | $12,323 |
| 2017 | $442,700 | $450,300 | $893,000 | $12,011 |
| 2016 | $454,400 | $428,900 | $883,300 | $11,827 |
| 2015 | $417,900 | $317,700 | $735,600 | $9,813 |
| 2014 | $345,100 | $288,900 | $634,000 | $8,977 |
| 2006 | $378,900 | $370,500 | $749,400 | $7,689 |
| 2005 | $329,700 | $370,500 | $700,200 | $7,366 |
| 2004 | — | — | $478,800 | $6,842 |
| 2003 | $231,600 | $247,200 | $478,800 | $6,536 |
Property facts
Year built
1850
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
2,521 sqft
Lot size
7,504 sqft
ZIP code
01950
City
Newburyport
Street
Water St
Coordinates
42.80170, -70.85276
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$7,311
Gross rental yield
5.66%
Implied cap rate
3.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 278 Water St last sell?
278 Water St most recently sold on Jun 29, 2022 for $1,550,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 278 Water St?
The most recent total assessment for 278 Water St (year 2024) is $1,602,000 with $14,541 in property tax.
How does 278 Water St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 3.4% above the last sale price of $1,550,000.
When was 278 Water St built?
278 Water St was built in 1850.
How does 278 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 278 Water St?
278 Water St is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,521 sqft, 7,504 sqft lot single_family.
Is 278 Water St a flip candidate?
No — 278 Water St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 278 Water St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 278 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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