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Listing broker remarks

Presenting 12 Rolfes Ln, Newbury, MA, a distinguished 1939 Cape Cod home on desirable Rolfe’s Lane near Upper Green and Plum Island beach, plus minutes to downtown Newburyport! Over 1/2 acre of mature landscape and yard! 2 car garage with room above, plus new addition studio / office space @ rear. This 3 bed 1.5 bath has a new addition sun room and additional 400 sq ft room in basement ready to be finished. Expansion possibilities with 4 bedroom septic which has passed title V. 200 Amp Service, natural gas and town water! Come for a personal viewing and claim this rare prized property & location!— RE/MAX Bentley's

Key details

  • 1,994 sq ft
  • 23,048 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1939 built
  • $651 / sq ft
  • $7,257 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠7⁠1⁠5⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
12 Rolfes Ln
Town
Newbury, MA
ZIP
01951
Deed (Bk/Pg)
34336 / 538

Map

Neighborhood: South End / Upper Green

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.