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Listing broker remarks

Historic Newburyport charm meets modern living in this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home in the highly sought-after South End. Originally built in 1850, the home underwent a full gut renovation in 2022, blending timeless character with today's modern comforts. Inside, you'll find approximately 1,500 sq. ft. featuring white oak hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a flexible third-floor bonus room ideal for a home office, guest space, or playroom. Major updates include Andersen windows, new electrical, plumbing, gas heating, central air, and heated tile floors in the full bath. The kitchen is equipped with KitchenAid and LG appliances. Outside, enjoy a welcoming front porch, spacious rear deck, and fenced backyard. Just moments from downtown Newburyport's shops, restaurants, waterfront, and parks, and less than 10 minutes from Plum Island, this turnkey South End home offers the best of coastal New England living.— Real Broker MA, LLC

Key details

  • 1,500 sq ft
  • 1,990 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1850 built
  • $766 / sq ft
  • $7,539 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠6⁠4⁠3⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
68 Milk St
Town
Newburyport, MA
ZIP
01950
Deed (Bk/Pg)
40455 / 415

Historic designations

National Register
Newburyport Historic District · includes NWB.1890, NWB.1891
MACRIS Inventory
South End District

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Neighborhood: Newburyport

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.