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Listing broker remarks

A rare BASIN FRONT oasis on Plum Island, tucked in a quiet, serene setting with soft breezes, salt air, wildlife & spectacular sunrises & sunsets! This fully furnished, turnkey cozy coastal beach home offers sweeping views over the basin, river & ocean, plus the ability to moor your boat in the basin. 75' WATER FRONTAGE, DOUBLE 9,444 SF LOT with excellent expansion potential for adding more square footage, with the home covering only approximately 1/3 of the allowable lot coverage area. Native beach plum bushes, 5+ parking, outdoor shower. Open-concept kitchen, vaulted living room, dining area, screened waterside sunrise porch & large front sunset deck. 1st-floor bedroom & full bath. Upstairs: bedroom/office, new W/D, 3/4 bath, front-to-back primary bedroom & private deck. New: vinyl siding, composite decks, SS appliances, HW & Roth oil tanks. Full basement/workshop. Seller enjoys home as a primary residence with a strong vacation rental history if desired. Higher elevation; no flood water on property in 10+ years. Close to the ocean beach, Sunset Grill, Riptide Cafe & Bar, Cottage Market, Wildlife Refuge & only a few miles from everything Newburyport's downtown historic waterfront to offer. NOTE: Back on market due to the buyer's car not fitting in the garage; as disclosed, the garage is step-down storage only.— RE/MAX Bentley's

Seaport District

Boston's recently built waterfront district east of South Station; high-rise residential and convention center.

About

Key details

  • 1,050 sq ft
  • 9,444 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1946 built
  • $1,094 / sq ft
  • $7,252 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠3⁠4⁠2⁠3⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
6 Ivy Lane
Town
Newbury, MA
ZIP
01951
Deed (Bk/Pg)
36351 / 42

Map

Neighborhood: Plum Island

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.