
10 70th Street Newburyport — Photo 1 of 42
Recent Drop: $80,000
$895,000
10 70th Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
Newburyport, MA 01950 — Plum Island
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
SqFt
1,656
Style
Single Family
Built
1900
Great Plum Island Newburyport location! On 70th St., this property is on the north end of the island just a short walk to the Basin, Merrimack River and Jetty Beach! With 1765 total sq ft of living space on three floors, it offers six rooms in total. Through a large entry, you’ll be greeted by an open kitchen, dining and living room area with lots of windows plus a full bath and laundry that complete the 1st floor. Upstairs find the two bedrooms, each with its own bath and views of the Atlantic Ocean or the mouth of the Merrimack River. The lower level offers an extra bonus room with exterior access plus a mechanicals room. Outside are nice storage areas, plenty of off-street parking spaces, and multiple decks that expand the livable spaces. Here you’ll enjoy sunsets, sea breezes, and relaxing evenings after a long beach day. Minutes from downtown Newburyport, this is exactly what you need for your own vacation spot, investment rental, or go all out and build this into the home of your dreams on The Island!
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Newburyport, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Microwave • Refrigerator • Freezer • Washer • Dryer • Range Hood
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Medical Facility
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl Main,First18 x 29
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead
Dining Room
Lvl First12.5 x 11
Flooring - Laminate, Exterior Access, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen
Lvl Main,First12.5 x 9
Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting
Master Bedroom
Lvl Second12.5 x 20
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second12.5 x 15.5
Bathroom 1
Lvl First5 x 12
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 2
Lvl Second5 x 9
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
Bathroom 3
Lvl Second4 x 5
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Property History
$895,000
Was $975,000
Sep 8, 2026
MLS® 73556233
$975,000
Jul 29, 2026
MLS® 73556233
Population
18,652
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$140K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
22.6%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Essex County
992 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-15% vs the prior 12 months) — 515 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 828 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,656 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,662 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Barry Mitchell
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
MLS® Number: 73556233
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