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$1,413,874$612 / 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 82How 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

38 HIGH ST

NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,312 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1860
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.4M
$1.2M low$1.7M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,142 (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.$1,267,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$500,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$767,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,488,745

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(12)

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.

M
Rupert a Nock Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Newburyport High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 2.1 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

38 High 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 more than 93% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Newburyport 01950
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Newburyport 01950
  • Older than 96% of 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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$227K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 85% 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$1,413,874
CheaperTypical $911,284Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$612
CheaperTypical $571Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area2,312 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,659 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1860
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 38 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewburyport 01950Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,413,87485% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61261% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than2,312 ft²75% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac66% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than186029% of homes4% of homes

About 38 High St

How much is 38 High St, Newburyport, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 High St, Newburyport, MA is $1,413,874 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,163,120 to $1,664,628. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 High St, Newburyport, MA last sell?

38 High St, Newburyport, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 High St, Newburyport, MA?

38 High St, Newburyport, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,312 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 38 High St, Newburyport, MA built?

38 High St, Newburyport, MA was built in 1860, making it 166 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 High St, Newburyport, MA?

38 High St, Newburyport, MA is assigned to Rupert a Nock Middle School (middle), rated B+; Newburyport High School (high), rated A+; 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 38 High St, Newburyport, MA compare to other homes in Newburyport 01950?

Among the 7,292 homes in Newburyport 01950, it is worth more than 85% of them ($1,413,874 against a typical $911,284), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($612 against a typical $571), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,312 ft² against a typical 1,659 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1860 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 93% 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 38 High St, Newburyport, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 High St, Newburyport, MA was $12,142. The county assessed it at $1,267,400.

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