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$674,049$547 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $247,500 on Mar 13, 2009

79 PROSPECT ST

NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,233 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.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$674K
$639K low$709K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$247,500 · Mar 13, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,837 (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.$609,300 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$609,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$535,230

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
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(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.

M
Rupert a Nock Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Newburyport High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.8 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

79 Prospect 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 81% of homes in Newburyport 01950
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Essex County
  • 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
$278K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 19% 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$674,049
CheaperTypical $929,069Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$547
CheaperTypical $570Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,233 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,671 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 79 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewburyport 01950Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$674,04919% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54742% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than1,233 ft²28% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than185028% of homes4% of homes

About 79 Prospect St

How much is 79 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA is $674,049 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $639,401 to $708,697. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA last sell?

79 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA last sold on Mar 13, 2009 for $247,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA?

79 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,233 square feet of living space.

When was 79 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA built?

79 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA?

79 Prospect 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 79 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA compare to other homes in Newburyport 01950?

Among the 7,292 homes in Newburyport 01950, it is worth more than 19% of them ($674,049 against a typical $929,069), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($547 against a typical $570), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,233 ft² against a typical 1,671 ft²) and it is newer than 28% of them (1850 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 47% 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 79 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA was $5,837. The county assessed it at $609,300.

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