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$1,638,371$766 / 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 93How 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 $1,500,000 on Jul 27, 2023

56 PURCHASE ST

NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,140 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1874
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.6M
$1.5M low$1.8M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,500,000 · Jul 27, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,795 (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.$1,335,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$416,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$919,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,641,600

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.0.11
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

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 · 1.4 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

56 Purchase 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 96% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Newburyport 01950
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 94% 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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$229K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 91% 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$1,638,371
CheaperTypical $917,515Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$766
CheaperTypical $568Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area2,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,664 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1874
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 56 Purchase St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewburyport 01950Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,638,37191% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$76687% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than2,140 ft²69% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac27% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than187432% of homes6% of homes

About 56 Purchase St

How much is 56 Purchase St, Newburyport, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 Purchase St, Newburyport, MA is $1,638,371 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,521,786 to $1,754,956. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 Purchase St, Newburyport, MA last sell?

56 Purchase St, Newburyport, MA last sold on Jul 27, 2023 for $1,500,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 Purchase St, Newburyport, MA?

56 Purchase St, Newburyport, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,140 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 56 Purchase St, Newburyport, MA built?

56 Purchase St, Newburyport, MA was built in 1874, making it 152 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 56 Purchase St, Newburyport, MA?

56 Purchase 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 56 Purchase St, Newburyport, MA compare to other homes in Newburyport 01950?

Among the 7,292 homes in Newburyport 01950, it is worth more than 91% of them ($1,638,371 against a typical $917,515), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($766 against a typical $568), it is bigger than 69% of them (2,140 ft² against a typical 1,664 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1874 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 96% 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 56 Purchase St, Newburyport, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Purchase St, Newburyport, MA was $12,795. The county assessed it at $1,335,600.

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