278 Main St
West Newbury, MA 01985
3 bd 2 ba 1,872 sqft Built 1823 Lot 17,424 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$391,000
May 16, 2014
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2024 | Sold | $801,000 | MLSPIN |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Listed | $749,900 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Sold | $700,000 | MLSPIN |
| Sep 5, 2022 | Price changed | $689,000 | MLS #73028204 |
| Aug 23, 2022 | Listed | $649,900 | MLS #73028204 |
| May 16, 2014 | Sold | $391,000 | MLS #71648024 |
| Mar 21, 2014 | Listed | $395,000 | MLS #71648024 |
| May 30, 1996 | Sold | $184,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $423,900 | $260,300 | $684,200 | $7,389 |
| 2024 | $451,200 | $280,600 | $731,800 | $7,918 |
| 2023 | $371,100 | $246,200 | $617,300 | $6,809 |
| 2022 | $321,100 | $192,900 | $514,000 | $6,687 |
| 2021 | $261,400 | $176,800 | $438,200 | $6,520 |
| 2020 | $257,000 | $176,800 | $433,800 | $6,255 |
| 2019 | $255,200 | $152,700 | $407,900 | $5,943 |
| 2018 | $239,700 | $152,700 | $392,400 | $5,713 |
| 2017 | $239,700 | $152,700 | $392,400 | $5,709 |
| 2016 | $239,700 | $152,700 | $392,400 | $5,741 |
| 2015 | $185,600 | $117,300 | $302,900 | $4,753 |
| 2014 | $180,400 | $110,900 | $291,300 | $4,603 |
| 2006 | $167,200 | $164,100 | $331,300 | $3,366 |
| 2005 | $161,500 | $154,500 | $316,000 | $3,214 |
| 2004 | $161,500 | $147,100 | $308,600 | $2,987 |
| 2003 | $167,300 | $93,700 | $261,000 | $3,189 |
Property facts
Year built
1823
Property type
single_family
Stories
—
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,872 sqft
Lot size
17,424 sqft
ZIP code
01985
City
West Newbury
Street
Main St
Coordinates
42.79527, -70.99653
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Frequently asked questions
When did 278 Main St last sell?
278 Main St most recently sold on May 16, 2014 for $391,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 278 Main St?
The most recent total assessment for 278 Main St (year 2025) is $684,200 with $7,389 in property tax.
How does 278 Main St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 75.0% above the last sale price of $391,000.
When was 278 Main St built?
278 Main St was built in 1823.
How does 278 Main St compare to others on Main St?
We track 8 other properties on Main St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Main St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 278 Main St?
278 Main St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,872 sqft, 17,424 sqft lot single_family.
Is 278 Main St a flip candidate?
No — 278 Main St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 278 Main St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 278 Main 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
-1.1%
Implied 1-yr
-4.4%
2026 Q3
$914.6K
2026 Q4
$903.7K
ZIP 01985 — Median Price History + Forecast
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