$1,249,900
SOLD AUG 25, 2025

26 Olive St Newburyport, MA 01950

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,312 Sq Ft
7,550 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$541 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Medical Services
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Newburyport High School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • 4-minute walk to Atkinson Common

About This Home

As of August 2025

Discover the William Pickett House, a stunning 18th century gem in the heart of Newburyport. This 3 bedroom Georgian-style home effortlessly marries rich heritage with modern comforts. Step inside into the welcoming foyer where you are greeted with original wide pine wood floors, intricate woodwork details, beautifully preserved wall paneling and six fireplaces that echo timeless elegance. The kitchen is a culinary dream with granite countertops, upgraded appliances, large island and expands into a dedicated dining area. Relish in multi-room living from the formal living room to the cozy den. Venture outdoors and relish in your own private sanctuary as you're surrounded with lush gardens and a sprawling & secluded outdoor living space - large brick patio and walkway leading to a detached garage, offering plenty of additional storage and a private stone driveway. All within just moments from Newburyport's vibrant downtown waterfront, restaurants, shopping and so much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Fruh

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 07/16/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Rachel Mello

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Alissa Christie

RE/MAX Bentley's

RE/MAX Bentley's

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,436

Year Built

  • Built in 1796

Lot Details

  • 7,550 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Georgian Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,312 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 6 Fireplaces
  • Den
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Newburyport Elementary And Middle School
  • Newburyport High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0051 B:0068 L:0000,2087853

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,436

Year Built

Built in 1796

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Antique, Georgian
  • Year Built: 1796
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Pine, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Lighting - Pendant, Den, Foyer, Walk-up Attic
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 221.125
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 186.083333333
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 297.5
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 61.666666666
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 85.416666666
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Soaking Tub
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 206.125
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 398.263888888
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 211.458333333
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2312
  • Living Area: 2312
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 562.24
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 540.61
  • MAIN SO: AN8279

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0051 B:0068 L:0000,2087853
  • Zoning: R
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7550
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 542

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11436
  • Tax Book Number: 11431

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newburyport
  • Elementary School: Newburyport
  • Middle Or Junior School: Newburyport

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2019
Sold by
Lipsky Gerald I and Lohnes Glenn I
Bought by
Lipsky & Rouleau Ret

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1992
Sold by
Rohner Diane L and Rohner Arthur
Bought by
Rouleau Carol A and Lipsky Gerald I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
8.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $1,249,900 --
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $220,000 --
Deed $220,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,249,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $122,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $136,850 No Value Available
Previous Owner $140,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Sold $1,249,900 -3.8% $541 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $1,299,900 -- $562 / 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 $11,436 $1,193,700 $384,200 $809,500
2024 $11,196 $1,123,000 $349,300 $773,700
2023 $10,416 $969,800 $303,700 $666,100
2022 $9,776 $814,000 $253,100 $560,900
2021 $9,821 $777,000 $230,100 $546,900
2020 $9,977 $777,000 $230,100 $546,900
2019 $9,560 $730,900 $230,100 $500,800
2018 $9,096 $686,000 $219,200 $466,800
2017 $9,085 $675,500 $208,700 $466,800
2016 $9,211 $687,900 $198,800 $489,100
2015 $8,770 $657,400 $198,800 $458,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73405491

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWP-000051-000068