12 California Street

Newburyport, MA 01950

$955,000
Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,044 Sq. Ft.
$467 / Sq. Ft.
2,044
Sq. Ft.
$467
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 12 California Street, a classic Newburyport Greek Revival that offers a corner lot & large backyard with lovely gardens & garage. Built c.1847 by the shipbuilder John Colby, this home has been lovingly updated over the years to its current size of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Historic features like stained glass windows, wide pine floors, & a brick beehive oven meet modern updates like double paned windows, granite countertops, & skylights. The 1st floor offers a wood-burning fireplace...Welcome to 12 California Street, a classic Newburyport Greek Revival that offers a corner lot & large backyard with lovely gardens & garage. Built c.1847 by the shipbuilder John Colby, this home has been lovingly updated over the years to its current size of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Historic features like stained glass windows, wide pine floors, & a brick beehive oven meet modern updates like double paned windows, granite countertops, & skylights. The 1st floor offers a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, serene sunroom with casement windows on three sides, generous dining room w/ stained glass windows & kitchen w/ pellet stove. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms & a full bath on the 2nd floor as well as a bonus nursery, office space or huge closet. The 3rd floor offers 2 additional bedrooms & another full bath. Enjoy sitting on the deck overlooking the gardens & hummingbirds. Conveniently located in the North End near historic downtown & the Merrimack River. Offers due tues 10am
  1. Listed by Barb Cullen • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Property Details for 12 California Street

Town
Newburyport
Area
MA-Newburyport
Architectural Style
Greek Revival, Other (See Remarks)
Style
Garden, Greek Revival, Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/25/2024 09:30 AM

Property Details for 12 California Street

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73239338
Days on Market9
Taxes$8,603 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1850
CountyEssex County

Location

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Building Information for 12 California Street

Stories-Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,320 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,929 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,212

Property Taxes

$717

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 California Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 2044.0
  • Color: Green
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bresnahan /Rvcs
  • High School: Nhs
  • Middle School: Molin/Nock
  • Neighborhood: North End
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Sun Room, Nursery
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 182.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 192.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:0060 B:0030 L:0000,2088471
  • Assessments: $862,900
  • Book: 27114
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: R8
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Frontage: 182.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 12 California Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 California Street

Taxable ValueLand$354,100Additions$508,800Total$862,900
Tax Record2024$8,603 ($717 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,872 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,872 SqFtStories3Lot Size8,320 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850CountyESSEXAPNNEWP M:0060 B:0030 L:0000

Schools near 12 California Street

This home is within Newburyport School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Edward G. Molin Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Rupert A Nock Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newburyport High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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