78 Main Street, West Newbury, MA 01985

$949,000 · For sale

78 Main Street, West Newbury

OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, 11/8 from 12:00PM-1:00PM. Welcome home to the historic David M. Noyes House, where timeless Federalist architecture blends seamlessly with modern comfort and convenience. The first floor features wide pine floors, a sun-filled living room with a fireplace, and a beautiful primary bedroom with carved moldings and an adjoining marble bath with double sinks. At the heart of the home, the inviting, open-concept kitchen and dining area showcases granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, exposed beams, and a generous island. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms and a beautifully updated bath provide comfortable accommodations. The lower-level den is a standout, featuring a striking brick fireplace and oversized windows overlooking the surrounding landscape. Two additional bonus rooms and a full bath offer exceptional flexibility for a home office, guest space, or potential in-law suite. Enjoy outdoor living from the screened porch or relax on the front or back patios. An attached two-car garage and driveway parking for up to six vehicles and a shed add everyday convenience. Ideally located just a six-minute walk to the newly built Pentucket Middle/High School, with easy access to Routes 95 and 495, historic downtown Newburyport, and the commuter rail to Boston. A rare blend of historic charm, flexible living space, and a convenient location. Furnished photos and video have been virtually staged except kitchen and diningroom. Septic has passed Title V.

About this address

78 Main Street is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home for sale in West Newbury, MA 01985 with 3,498 square feet, asking $949,000. It was built in 1826. It has been on our site since October 30, 2026.

At $271 a square foot, it compares with a median of $365 among the 9 other single-family homes for sale in West Newbury with a stated size.

This home is assessed at $851,900 for fiscal year 2026. It last sold for $597,500 in April 2019. The assessor lists a lot of 1.00 acres.

It scores 10 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.

The closest train or subway stop is Haverhill (MBTA · Amtrak Haverhill Line and Downeaster), about 4.3 miles away. The closest bus stop is Main & Maple Street (MeVa route 11), about 0.8 miles away.

The closest public schools by level are Dr John C Page School (2.6 miles), Pentucket Regional Middle (0.6 miles) and Pentucket Regional Sr High (0.6 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.

Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73596984, 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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