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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $315,000 on Mar 19, 2001

161 MERRIMAC ST

NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,187 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,280 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$315,000 · Mar 19, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,368 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$873,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$327,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$546,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$880,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyEssex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Newburyport High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Rupert a Nock Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.1 mi

District: Newburyport School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01950These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.96

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,289
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,703 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$131,092
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,796
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

161 Merrimac St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Newburyport 01950
  • Among the smallest lots in Essex County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Newburyport 01950

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newburyport 01950.

Living area2,187 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,660 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size2,280 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 161 Merrimac St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewburyport 01950Essex County
Living areabigger than2,187 ft²71% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,280 ft²6% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190042% of homes20% of homes

About 161 Merrimac St

When did 161 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA last sell?

161 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA last sold on Mar 19, 2001 for $315,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 161 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA?

161 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,187 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 161 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA built?

161 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 161 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA?

161 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA is assigned to Newburyport High School (high), rated A+; Rupert a Nock Middle School (middle), rated B+; Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Newburyport School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 161 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA compare to other homes in Newburyport 01950?

Among the 7,292 homes in Newburyport 01950, it is bigger than 71% of them (2,187 ft² against a typical 1,660 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (2,280 ft² against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1900 against a typical 1947). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 161 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA was $8,368. The county assessed it at $873,500.

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