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!
Properties
Property Description
Features
: Forced Air, Steam, Oil, Natural Gas
: Window Unit(s)
: Full, Bulkhead, Dirt Floor, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Concrete
: Wood Burning
: Stone/gravel, Off Street, Paved
: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
: Post & Beam
: Rain Gutters
: Wood, Hardwood
: Public Sewer
: Public
: Lead Paint Assessment Done In 2013 Before Seller's Child Was Born But Chose Not To Have The Condo Remediated (see Attached)., Estate Sale-property Being Sold “as Is”~seller And Or Seller's Broker Make No Representations/warranties Regarding This Property. Buyer/buyer's Agents To Conduct Their Own Due Diligence~easement Shared Driveway With #187 School Street~do Not Drive Up Driveway Or Walk Property Without Appointment~
: 110 Volts, 100 Amp Service
: Kitchen, Stone/granite/solid Counters, Dining Room, Office/den, Living Room
: Unknown
: Washer Hookup
: Unit 1(none), Unit 2(none)
Additional Information
Newburyport
Newburyport
4
4
2025
Active
$439
res
2
$1,975,000
9
: No
No
Active
Address Map
Newburyport
Massachusetts
Essex
01950
W71° 7' 51.4''
N42° 48' 27''
5 Bedrooms
3.5 Bathrooms
5,700 Sqft
$1,975,000
Listing ID #73370310
Basic Details
Property Type : Residential Income
Listing Type : For Sale
Price : $1,975,000
Bedrooms : 5
Rooms : 15
Bathrooms : 3.5
Half Bathrooms : 1
Square Footage : 5,700 Sqft
Year Built : 1794
Lot Area : 0.13 Acre
Listing ID : 73370310
BathroomsFull : 3
