South End
Neighborhood in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Essex County 01950, 01951
Keeping the history of South End houses
With the age of many of the homes in South End, there’s been an effort to spruce them up over the years. “There have been restrictions to the renovation process because of city codes,” Fruh says. “The inside of the house could change as much as needed, but the outside had to stay cosmetically the same to be consistent with its historic quality.” Some houses have been transformed into condos and townhouses, while many are still single-family homes. Colonial, Federal and Georgian are the most popular home styles. “This is the part of town that commands the most dollars,” Fruh says. “A three-bedroom house on the smaller side will still be close to $1 million, while the price tag could go as high as three million.” Greek Revival and Dutch houses from the 19th and 20th centuries range from $570,000 to $830,000. The repurposed older homes converted to condos are priced from $350,000 to $740,000. Townhouses go for $550,000 to $890,000, while more spacious units are sold for over a million. The First Street website, which tracks environmental factors, indicates that homes in the South End neighborhood have at least a 25% chance of experiencing tropical storm winds over the next 30 years. The neighborhood is also steeped in historical buildings, like the Old South Presbyterian Church, built in 1756. The church includes a Paul Revere bell that’s rung a couple of minutes before the start of the 10:00 Sunday service. Tours of the church are held at 11:15 on Sunday mornings and any other time by appointment only. Today, it’s known as Newburyport Bank, but the location on State Street is the site of the original Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, which opened in 1854. The U.S. Customhouse was built in 1834 and functioned as a place where imported shipments would come into the United States. Today, it’s home to the Custom House Maritime Museum, which chronicles Newburyport as an active port city and shipbuilding hub, primarily in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Waterfront Park
With the Merrimack River a prominent feature of the South End neighborhood, the Newburyport Waterfront Park is a scenic hotspot. With proximity to downtown, the boardwalk and the harbor, plenty of people-watching opportunities exist. During the summer, the park is home to the Riverfest Music Festival. Besides a green space to relax and be close to the water, there are no typical park amenities like a playground or a ball field. The boardwalk near the park runs along the water and docks and passes by several benches to stop and enjoy the atmosphere. The Clipper City Rail Trail runs from the waterfront 3 miles south to the Newburyport MBTA commuter train station. The path is paved and is popular with walkers, bikers and joggers.
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Eclectic South End shops and restaurants
Locals and visitors flock to Tannery Historic Marketplace to shop in independently owned shops and dine in eclectic restaurants. Jabberwocky Bookshop says they are dedicated to the fine art of browsing. The days of the bookstore are still alive at this unique store where plenty of used and discounted bestsellers in paperback and hardcover are available. The Chococoa Baking Company is home to The Whoopie, their version of the childhood treat, the Whoopie Pie. It’s a smaller, richer triple chocolate version with organic buttercream filling. Outside the marketplace, The Poynt is on the water and features an open-air kitchen, giving customers a direct view of the cooks preparing the food, such as seafood, pasta and burgers. “For a funkier vibe, the young, hipster place to be is The Paddle Inn,” Fruh says. “There are young people with long mustaches mixing drinks.” It’s a laid-back restaurant and bar with weekly trivia on Wednesday nights and a popular happy hour. Every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from June through November is the Newburyport Farmers’ Market in the Tannery Marketplace. Other grocery options are the locally owned Stonewall Kitchen for gourmet goods. The New England-based chain, Shaw’s, is a couple of miles to the west.
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Newburyport Schools are highly rated
Other than the historic vibe, the schools are another big draw to the community. “Newburyport Schools are excellent,” Fruh says. “People love it because many communities combine two other locations in a school district. The schools here belong strictly to Newburyport, which is an advantage.” The Newburyport Public Schools earn an A-minus on Niche, including Francis T. Bresnahan Elementary, which has an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Rupert A. Nock Middle School gets a B-plus grade. Students at Newburyport High can take college courses as early as sophomore year—their dual-enrollment program partners with Endicott College, Southern New Hampshire University and Northern Essex Community College. The school has a Niche grade of A-minus and a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Private school options in the neighborhood include Immaculate Conception School, a K-8 Catholic facility and the Newburyport Montessori School, which accepts prekindergarten and kindergarten students.
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MBTA commuter train
Newburyport is only 35 miles north of Boston, meaning commuters can catch the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA, commuter train at the Newburyport station a couple of miles from the neighborhood. Merrimack Valley Transit has a couple of routes that run in Newburyport, with most of the stops on High and Water streets. Access to Interstate 95 is a short drive west. The largest medical center is Anna Jacques Hospital, a mile-and-a-half west.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nichole Savenor
Nichole Savenor
Compass
(339) 888-9185
27 Total Sales
1 in South End
$977,000 Price
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Chris Cowie
Chris Cowie
Cameron Prestige, LLC
(978) 763-4041
12 Total Sales
2 in South End
$495K - $755K Price Range
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Wendy Willis
Wendy Willis
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
(978) 961-2275
108 Total Sales
3 in South End
$589K - $1.6M Price Range
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Andrea Delahunty
Andrea Delahunty
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
(855) 708-1162
149 Total Sales
1 in South End
$803,000 Price
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Lori Lacey
Lori Lacey
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
(781) 257-4702
43 Total Sales
2 in South End
$530K - $610K Price Range
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Jim Serino
Jim Serino
Coldwell Banker Realty
(833) 657-4492
77 Total Sales
1 in South End
$949,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 3rd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Inn Street Playground
- Playground
Atkinson Common
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Playground
Bartlett Mall Park
Cashman Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Waterfront Park
Perkins Playground
Joppa Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South End | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South End Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South End, Newburyport sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in South End, Newburyport over the last 12 months is $850,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$929,900
Median Sale Price
$850,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$985,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,100,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$677,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
84
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$627
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,788
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1874
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,045
Above the national average
1,938
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,487
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,213
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
798
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,009
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 111am - 12:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,966
Median Age
55
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$117,856
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$141,360
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
College Graduates
65.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
79
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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