Property Details
Basic Information
- Property SubType: Single Family Residence
- Property Style: Antique
- MLS Number: 73577989
- Mls Status: New
- List Price: $1,249,900
- Date Listed: 09/16/2026
- Description: Offered for the first time in over 30 years, 6 Merrill St. has been beautifully updated for today's buyer. Set on a charming side street in Newburyport's coveted Kent St. neighborhood, near waterfront parks, playgrounds, and restaurants, this warm and distinguished 2,208-square-foot home blends historic character with contemporary updates. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, elegant quartz counters, Cape Cod pine floors, and ample gathering space. A classic fireplace, built-in shelves, and hardwood floors give the living room an inviting yet understated elegance. Upstairs, the primary suite overlooks the tree-lined back garden and includes a small balcony with stairs to the yard. Its bathroom offers a double vanity and spacious walk-in shower, creating a serene retreat. This level also includes a convenient office, an additional bedroom/family room, a guest bath, and a half bath. The sun-filled third floor has two more well-sized bedrooms and access to attic storage. Outside, the private yard features a fire pit, a deck and patio, along with the perfect spot for your hammock. Don't miss your chance to get into the house you always pictured when you daydreamed about moving to Newburyport.
Building
- Acreage: 0.11
- Square Feet: 2,208
- Year Built: 1850
- Zoning: R3
- Rooms: 8
- Roof: Shingle
- Foundation: Stone
Location
- County: Essex
- Town: Newburyport
Finance
- Taxes: $8,986
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom 2: Second,16.1 x 11
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full Baths: 2
- Half Baths: 2
Basement
- Basement: Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom, Office, Mud Room
Kitchen
- Kitchen: First,16.1 x 13.11
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Storage, Fenced Yard
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Utilities: For Gas Range
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Appliances Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Community
Schools
- Elementary School: Bresnahan/Molin
- High School: Newburyport
Amenities
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
- Other Amenities: Fireplace, Garden, Golf, Tennis