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Listing broker remarks

SHARP NEW PRICE! Charming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape in the heart of West Newbury, just minutes from Newburyport! This well-maintained home offers an affordable opportunity to enjoy a sought-after community and the highly regarded Page School & Pentucket School District. The sun-filled living room features hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace. The kitchen opens to the dining area, creating a functional layout for everyday living. Two flexible first-floor rooms can serve as bedrooms, home offices, or playrooms, with a full bath completing the main level. Upstairs you'll find two spacious front-to-back bedrooms, a half bath, and additional storage. The finished lower-level family room provides extra living space, while the unfinished area is ideal for laundry, storage, or a workshop. Set on a beautiful lot with a large yard and shed, this property also includes a new septic system to be installed before closing. Hurry this will not last!— Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Key details

  • 1,637 sq ft
  • 14,375 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1958 built
  • $402 / sq ft
  • $5,481 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠8⁠2⁠3⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
557 Main St
Town
West Newbury, MA
ZIP
01985
Deed (Bk/Pg)
35903 / 86

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Prebble, Charles and Abigail Brown House · includes WNB.100

What this means for buyers →

Map

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.