1 1/2 Fruit Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
$2,295,000 · For sale
- 3 bedrooms
- 3.5 bathrooms
- 2,252 sq ft
- Single Family
- Built 1794
- MLS #73597151
Own a piece of American history! Originally 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. Experience the perfect harmony of historic charm and modern convenience as this jewel of the city has been completely remodeled to offer a sophisticated lifestyle while honoring its storied past. Location is unparalleled being just 1 block to all downtown Newburyport! The residence @ 1 & 1/2 offers a private fully fence yard w/ patio and 2 side by side off street parking spaces! Inside awaits a chef's kitchen, gas fire place living room with original historic stylistic surround. Upstairs, Luxury Living continues with 3 bedrooms, all with full ensuite baths. Laundry on second level, full basement storage, pet friendly, low condo fee, all that rarely combines. Fruit street is a historic, much-admired and celebrated location and the Captain Moses Brown House says "You have arrived" while including a Newburyport backdrop!
About this address
1 1/2 Fruit Street is a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath single-family home for sale in Newburyport, MA 01950 with 2,252 square feet, asking $2,295,000. It was built in 1794. It has been on our site since October 30, 2026.
The median asking price among the 16 other 3-bedroom single-family homes for sale in Newburyport is $1,160,000. At $1,019 a square foot, it compares with a median of $612 among the 44 other single-family homes for sale in Newburyport with a stated size.
At 2,252 square feet, it is larger than 56% of the 16 other 3-bedroom single-family homes in Newburyport with a stated size.
The whole property at this address is assessed at $1,795,100 for fiscal year 2026. It last sold for $1,700,000 in September 2025. The assessor lists a lot of 5,702 square feet.
It scores 97 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.
The closest train or subway stop is Newburyport (MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line), about 0.8 miles away. The closest bus stop is State Street, Newburyport (MeVa routes 19, 20), about 0.1 miles away.
The closest public schools by level are Edward G. Molin Elementary School (0.9 miles), Rupert A Nock Middle (0.9 miles) and Newburyport High (1.0 mile). The district decides which school serves an address.
Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73597151, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line. Assessed values and past sales are public records from municipal assessors, published by MassGIS. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value.
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