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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $460,000 on Aug 30, 2010

81 PROSPECT ST

NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,353 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.
3,950 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1700
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$460,000 · Aug 30, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,445 (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.$1,090,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$407,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$682,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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(14)

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 · 1.2 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%

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How this home compares

81 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.

  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Newburyport 01950
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the oldest 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.

Living area3,353 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,664 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size3,950 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1700
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 81 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewburyport 01950Essex County
Living areabigger than3,353 ft²94% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,950 ft²17% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than1700almost no homesalmost no homes

About 81 Prospect St

When did 81 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA last sell?

81 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA last sold on Aug 30, 2010 for $460,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 81 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA?

81 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,353 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 81 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA built?

81 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA was built in 1700, making it 326 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 81 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA?

81 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 81 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA compare to other homes in Newburyport 01950?

Among the 7,292 homes in Newburyport 01950, it is bigger than 94% of them (3,353 ft² against a typical 1,664 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (3,950 ft² against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1700 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 81 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Prospect St, Newburyport, MA was $10,445. The county assessed it at $1,090,300.

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