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1 Fruit Street

Newburyport, MA 01950

Name: Open House: 12pm-2pm
Start: 2025-05-10T12:00:00
End: 2025-05-10T14:00:00
Location: 1 Fruit Street

5 beds
4 baths
4,504 sqft
$438 per sqft
1794 build
– on site

Own a piece of American history! This grand home was built in 1794 by iconic Newburyport merchant & largest landowner, Captain Moses Brown. After his rise in business, he became a shipbuilder, creating a renaissance in the rebuilding of the American Naval fleet after the American Revolution. This prominent address is a legal 2 family offering flexible living options while being a gathering place for family and friends! 1 1/2 Fruit has a private driveway plus its own fenced patio & yard. The two levels offer townhouse style living. The Main house offers period details throughout with a 1st floor formal living space. 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms plus office. 3rd floor suite contains a 4th bedroom, living room, kitchen plus a full bath all with a private entrance. Beautiful original details & antique floors throughout. Move in as is, create shared family living or renovate into a grand single family. Options overflow here @ 1 Fruit Street! Custom design your dream home here in Newburyport!

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Robert Bentley / RE/MAX Bentley's

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 9, 2025 •

MLS# 73370328 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1794
Year Built Details:

Certified Historic,Renovated Since
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Federal
Construction Materials:

Post & Beam
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Window Features:

Storm Window(s)
Building Area Total:

4504
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Appraiser

Interior

Rooms Total:

15
Interior Features:

Bathroom - Full
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Wood
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Wood
Family Room Level:

First
Family Room Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

9
Fireplace Features:

Dining Room
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4504
Living Area Source:

Appraiser

Location

Directions:

GPS sign on property, High Street to Fruit
Latitude:

42.807487
Longitude:

-70.869061

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:0015 B:0079 L:0000,2084984
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size SqFt:

0.13
Zoning:

res
Frontage Length:

90.00
Fencing:

Fenced/Enclosed
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

Beach Front
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

15128
Tax Annual Amount:

17305
Tax Assessed Value:

1806400

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4 Level:

Third
Bedroom 4 Features:

Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood

Baths

Total Baths:

3.5
Total Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 3 Level:

Third
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Master Bath Features:

No

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Window Unit(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

110 Volts
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public
Green Energy Efficient:

Thermostat

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Newburyport
Middle Or Junior School:

Newburyport
High School:

Newburyport

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

4
Parking Features:

Off Street

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,975,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$10,575
Taxes	$1,442
Insurance	$543
Utilities	$563 See report
Total	$13,123/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/6/25 May 6, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$1,975,000

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This house located in South End, Newburyport, MA 01950 is currently for sale for $1,975,000. 1 Fruit Street is a 4,504 square foot house with 5 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 3 days. 1 Fruit Street is in the South End neighborhood of Newburyport and has a WalkScore® of 94, making it a walker’s paradise. This house is in the attendance area of Newburyport High School, Edward G Molin Upper Elementary School, Francis T. Bresnahan Elementary School, George W. Brown School, and Rupert A. Nock Middle School.

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1 Fruit Street

Newburyport, MA 01950