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$363,111$525 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $350,000 on Oct 24, 2023

249 MERRIMAC ST

NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
692 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1800
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$363K
$346K low$380K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$350,000 · Oct 24, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,261 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$352,200 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$352,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$308,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$388,318

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyESSEX
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 · 0.4 mi
M
Rupert a Nock Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.7 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

249 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.

  • Worth less than 95% of homes in Newburyport 01950
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the oldest homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Newburyport 01950

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$232K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Newburyport 01950.

How it measures up in Newburyport 01950

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

Estimated value$363,111
CheaperTypical $911,297Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$525
CheaperTypical $571Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area692 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,658 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1800
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 249 Merrimac St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewburyport 01950Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$363,1115% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52538% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than692 ft²4% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac34% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than18006% of homesalmost no homes

About 249 Merrimac St

How much is 249 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA is $363,111 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $346,305 to $379,917. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA last sell?

249 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA last sold on Oct 24, 2023 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 249 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA?

249 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 692 square feet of living space.

When was 249 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA built?

249 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA was built in 1800, making it 226 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 249 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA?

249 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 249 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA compare to other homes in Newburyport 01950?

Among the 7,292 homes in Newburyport 01950, it is worth more than 5% of them ($363,111 against a typical $911,297), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($525 against a typical $571), it is bigger than 4% of them (692 ft² against a typical 1,658 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1800 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 5% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 249 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 249 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA was $3,261. The county assessed it at $352,200.

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