238 Main St West Newbury, MA 01985
About This Home
As of February 2024Solid, charming antique with central air conditioning. All new windows & an alarm system. Built in 1746 on 1/2 acre with back yard privacy. Within walking distance to town & access to all highways. A great enclosed sun room with sliders off the kitchen overlooking the yard. One car garage now used as a work area but can easily be converted back to a garage. 2 storage sheds. Large master bedroom. Two other bedrooms, the smaller one, could be converted to a full bathroom on the second floor. A lovely home for a great price!! Open House, Sunday, April 9, from 12:00 to 1:30 canceled tomorrow's due to snow.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Susan Dougherty

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,247
Year Built
- 1746
Utilities
- Private Sewer
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $274,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Previous Owner | $275,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $504,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $393,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Previous Owner | $368,500 | New Conventional |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
02/29/2024 02/29/24 | Sold | $708,000 | +1.2% | $456 / Sq Ft |
01/22/2024 01/22/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
01/18/2024 01/18/24 | For Sale | $699,900 | +11.1% | $451 / Sq Ft |
05/06/2022 05/06/22 | Sold | $630,000 | +20.0% | $406 / Sq Ft |
04/04/2022 04/04/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/31/2022 03/31/22 | For Sale | $525,000 | +38.2% | $338 / Sq Ft |
06/29/2017 06/29/17 | Sold | $380,000 | +1.3% | $245 / Sq Ft |
04/13/2017 04/13/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/31/2017 03/31/17 | For Sale | $375,000 | -- | $241 / Sq Ft |
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 | $7,247 | $671,000 | $273,300 | $397,700 |
2024 | $6,986 | $645,700 | $294,000 | $351,700 |
2023 | $6,596 | $598,000 | $283,600 | $314,400 |
2022 | $6,061 | $465,900 | $222,200 | $243,700 |
2021 | $5,948 | $399,700 | $203,600 | $196,100 |
2020 | $5,764 | $399,700 | $203,600 | $196,100 |
2019 | $5,420 | $372,000 | $175,900 | $196,100 |
2018 | $5,416 | $372,000 | $175,900 | $196,100 |
2017 | $5,331 | $366,400 | $170,300 | $196,100 |
2016 | $5,360 | $366,400 | $170,300 | $196,100 |
2015 | $5,063 | $322,700 | $135,100 | $187,600 |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72138812

APN: WNEW-000001U-000000-000004