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$1,294,929$470 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1,290,000 on Jul 31, 2026

438 MERRIMAC ST

NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,753 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.1M low$1.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,290,000 · Jul 31, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,432 (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.$1,088,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$415,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$673,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,634,475

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
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(7)

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.

E
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.5 mi
H
Newburyport High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Rupert a Nock Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 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

438 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 more than 91% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Newburyport 01950
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Newburyport 01950
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% 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.

This home
$287K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 79% 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$1,294,929
CheaperTypical $925,101Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$470
CheaperTypical $579Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,753 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,659 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 438 Merrimac St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewburyport 01950Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,294,92979% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47018% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than2,753 ft²86% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac89% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than185028% of homes4% of homes

About 438 Merrimac St

How much is 438 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA is $1,294,929 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,133,464 to $1,456,393. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 438 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA last sell?

438 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA last sold on Jul 31, 2026 for $1,290,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 438 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA?

438 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,753 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 438 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA built?

438 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 438 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA?

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

How does 438 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA compare to other homes in Newburyport 01950?

Among the 7,292 homes in Newburyport 01950, it is worth more than 79% of them ($1,294,929 against a typical $925,101), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($470 against a typical $579), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,753 ft² against a typical 1,659 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1850 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 91% 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 438 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA was $10,432. The county assessed it at $1,088,900.

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