$1,000,000
SOLD JUN 13, 2025

20 Independence Way Newbury, MA 01951

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,150 Sq Ft
9,435 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$870 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Scenic Views
  • Deck
  • Medical Services
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of June 2025

Open House Canceled, offer accepted—your serene escape or year-round retreat steps from Plum Island's most pristine & picturesque beach: Grab your beach chairs and boogie board, and follow the backyard sand path straight to the ocean! This immaculate 50's contemporary cottage charms w/vibrant perennial gardens & a spacious front & side deck offering spectacular sunset vistas over the Sound. Single level living at its finest, with gleaming wood floors, Vaulted ceilings and inspiring vistas from every window, and with 2 spacious bedrooms & a bonus sleeping loft, there's ample room for everyone on your guest list! Property boasts an automatic generator, outdoor shower, and a fully enclosed screened porch to escape the heat or the occasional summer shower. Just blocks away, explore Parker River Wildlife Sanctuary trails or take a ride into NBPT for dinner & a movie. Ideal for buyers craving tranquility, natural beauty & effortless coastal living. Your private Plum Island paradise awaits!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynne Hendricks

Realty One Group Nest Listed on: 04/12/2025

Realty One Group Nest

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeanette Reedy

Preservation Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,206

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 9,435 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a marsh
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Marsh on Lot
  • Property is zoned AR4

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,150 Sq Ft Home
  • Window Screens
  • Screened Porch
  • Scenic Vista Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Newbury Elem. Elementary School
  • Triton Regional Middle School
  • Triton Regional High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0U01 B:0000 L:00141,2081065

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,206

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape, Cottage
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1150
  • Living Area: 1150
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN6420
  • MAIN SO: NB9037
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Deck - Composite, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Screens, Outdoor Shower
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Deck - Composite, Patio, Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: NBPT
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0U01 B:0000 L:00141,2081065
  • Zoning: AR4
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Marsh
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9435
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7206

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • Waterview: Marsh, Walk to

MLS Schools

  • High School: Triton Regional
  • Elementary School: Newbury Elem.
  • Middle Or Junior School: Triton Regional

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2025
Closed on
Jun 13, 2025
Sold by
Daniel R Romanos Ret and Romanos
Bought by
Linkletter Vanessa B
Seller's Agent
Lynne Hendricks
Realty One Group Nest
Buyer's Agent
Jeanette Reedy
Preservation Properties
List Price
$979,900
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
2.05%
Views
43
Current Estimated Value
$984,266

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$15,734
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.54%
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Outstanding Balance
$522,719
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$461,547

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2024
Sold by
Ahern Laurie and Rosenthal Eric
Bought by
Daniel R Romanos Ret and Romanos

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2014
Sold by
Romanos Daniel R and Romanos Dianne B
Bought by
Dabiel R Romanos Ret and Romanos

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2001
Sold by
Clarke Mollie L and Powell Mollie L
Bought by
Romanos Daniel R and Romanos Dianne B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 1994
Sold by
Newburyport Five Sb
Bought by
Powell Mollie L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 1993
Sold by
Johnson Katrina and Newburyport 5C Sb
Bought by
Newburyport 5C S B
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $1,000,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $1,000,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $1,000,000 None Available
Deed -- None Available
Deed -- None Available
Deed -- None Available
Deed -- None Available
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $360,000 --
Deed $80,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $75,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $360,000 --
Deed $80,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $75,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $525,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $525,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $175,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $175,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold $1,000,000 +2.1% $870 / Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2025 04/12/25 For Sale $979,900 -- $852 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,206 $967,300 $633,300 $334,000
2024 $6,965 $906,900 $591,100 $315,800
2023 $5,801 $669,100 $385,200 $283,900
2022 $5,533 $568,700 $327,200 $241,500
2021 $5,375 $504,200 $274,400 $229,800
2020 $4,984 $453,500 $232,200 $221,300
2019 $4,902 $453,500 $232,200 $221,300
2018 $4,666 $428,100 $232,200 $195,900
2017 $4,452 $419,600 $232,200 $187,400
2016 $4,356 $382,100 $232,200 $149,900
2015 $4,159 $361,000 $211,100 $149,900
2014 $4,087 $361,000 $211,100 $149,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73358948

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWB-000001U-000000-000141