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$1,700,000
5
Beds
3/1
Baths
4,504
Living Area
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Property Description
Own a piece of American history! This grand home was built in 1794 by iconic Newburyport merchant & largest landowner, Captain Moses Brown. After his rise in business, he became a shipbuilder, creating a renaissance in the rebuilding of the American Naval fleet after the American Revolution. This prominent address is a legal 2 family offering flexible living options while being a gathering place for family and friends! 1 1/2 Fruit has a private driveway plus its own fenced patio & yard. The two levels offer townhouse style living. The Main house offers period details throughout with a 1st floor formal living space. 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms plus office. 3rd floor suite contains a 4th bedroom, living room, kitchen plus a full bath all with a private entrance. Beautiful original details & antique floors throughout. Move in as is, create shared family living or renovate into a grand single family. Options overflow here @ 1 Fruit Street! Custom design your dream home here in Newburyport!
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Highlights
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- Levels: 5
- Property Class: Residential Income
- Stories: 5
- Year Built: 1794
- Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Forced Air, Oil
- Parking Spots: 3
- Property Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
- Total Rooms: 15
- Status: Closed
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Construction: Post & Beam
- Fireplaces: 9
- Foundation: Stone
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
- Roof: Shingle, Rubber
- Total Number of Units: 2
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Dirt Floor, Concrete, Unfinished
- Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
- Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
- Interior Features: Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- SqFt Source: Appraiser
- Year Built Details: Certified Historic, Renovated Since
- Zoning: res
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
- Waterfront Features: Ocean, Beach Ownership(Public)
- Parking Features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved
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Utilities
- Electric: 110 Volts, 100 Amp Service
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $1,806,400
- Tax Year: 2025
- Rental Fee Includes: Unit 1(None), Unit 2(None)
- Taxes: $17,305
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