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Listing broker remarks

Charming Hidden Gem with 1-Car Detached Garage—Close to Downtown Newburyport & Waterfront! Tucked away on a quiet side street, this attached single-family New England Classic offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Newburyport lifestyle in one of the North Shore’s most beloved coastal communities. Sunlight fills the home, highlighting newly refinished, gleaming wood floors and a freshly painted interior throughout. The flexible layout offers two bedrooms, plus a first-floor guest bedroom option, home office, or additional living space. Features include updated quartz countertops in the kitchen, a working fireplace, a brick walkway leading to a private fenced backyard, basement with ample storage, walk-up attic, and a composite deck and brick patio—perfect for gatherings. Ideally located just a short walk to vibrant downtown, waterfront restaurants, the rail trail, and Cashman Park, and only an eight-minute drive to Plum Island Beach!— RE/MAX Bentley's

Key details

  • sold
  • 1,122 sq ft
  • 2,257 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1850 built
  • $605 / sq ft
  • $5,362 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠0⁠8⁠9⁠2⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
8 California St
Town
Newburyport, MA
ZIP
01950
Sold for
$750,000
Deed (Bk/Pg)
40664 / 298

Historic designations

National Register
Newburyport Historic District · includes NWB.1147
MACRIS Inventory
Merrimack Shipbuilding District

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Neighborhood: Newburyport

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.