505 Main St.

Taxes: $7,116 (2026)

About this home

Simply stunning! Dating to 1699, this exceptional center-entrance Colonial beautifully blends centuries of character with thoughtful modern updates. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this remarkable home exudes warmth and charm with wide pine floors, exposed beams, and oversized fireplaces.The well-appointed kitchen combines classic character with modern functionality, featuring a 6-burner Viking cooktop, double wall ovens—including one with convection—and a beverage refrigerator. The dining and living rooms each feature an oversized fireplace, creating inviting spaces for everyday living and entertaining. A tiled mud room, laundry, and a full bath round out the 1st floor.Upstairs, two generous bedrooms showcase the home’s distinctive character—one with original wood paneling and a fireplace, the other with a vaulted ceiling. A third bedroom or office with a large closet offers flexible living space. The full bath features a tiled shower and Jacuzzi tub.Thoughtfully updated while preserving its historic character and craftsmanship, this rare New England antique is complete with a brand-new septic system. Conveniently located near highway access, the library, local favorites like Scoops Ice Cream, and the shops, restaurants, and amenities of downtown Newburyport.A truly special home where history, character, and modern comfort come together! First showings at the Open House Sat. 8/29

Property details

Sewer

On-Site

Style

Single Wide

Water

City/Town Water

Cooling

Individual

Heating

Electric Baseboard, Individual

Type

Detached

Flooring

Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Pine

Road type

Public

Appliances

Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator - Wine Storage

Construction

Aluminum

Roof

Aluminum

Lot

Gentle Slope

Parking

1-10 Spaces, Stone/Gravel

Basement

Interior Access, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor

Exterior

Patio, Screens

Interior

French Doors