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Listing broker remarks

Entertainer's Dream! This luxury expanded cape was built for the builder himself. This home offers more than 4,500 square feet on a peaceful and private 2.1-acre lot, just two miles from I-95. Designed for effortless entertaining, the open floor plan features expansive living spaces, 9-foot ceilings on both levels, oak hardwood floors, and seamless access to a huge 10 x 40 covered porch from three rooms. At the heart of the home, the true chef’s kitchen boasts a 4x8 foot hickory butcher-block island, pot filler, appliance lift, oversized refrigerator and freezer, and abundant custom cabinetry. Thoughtfully engineered for comfort and efficiency, the home includes a 14kW solar-panel system, 12 inch exterior walls, radiant-heated lower-level floors, and mechanicals updated within the past two years. Wine enthusiasts will appreciate a dedicated wine area with eight refrigerators and capacity for up to 1,200 bottles. Additional amenities include an under-sink ozonator drinking-water system, whole-house water purification and softening, propane outdoor fireplace, 10-zone irrigation system, and an invisible pet fence. Enjoy exceptional privacy, generous indoor-outdoor living, and remarkably convenient to Newburyport (10 mins), Plum Island Beach (20 mins), Commuter Rail (10 mins) and Logan is only 40 mins away.— Duston Leddy Real Estate

Key details

  • 4,566 sq ft
  • 2.10 acres
  • 4 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 2012 built
  • $328 / sq ft
  • $10,930 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠8⁠4⁠9⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
3 Archelaus Hill Rd
Town
West Newbury, MA
ZIP
01985
Deed (Bk/Pg)
40149 / 100

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Neighborhood: West Newbury

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.