253 Main St, Amesbury, MA 01913
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SOLD
APR 29, 2026

253 Main St
Amesbury, MA 01913

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,186 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

$505,000

Last Sold: Apr 29, 2026
1% over list $500K
$159/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,073/mo*
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$505,000

Last Sold: Apr 29, 2026
1% over list $500K
$159/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,073/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,186 sqft
(on 0.33 acres)

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 253 Main St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1880
Lot Size
0.33 acres
Living Area
3,186 sqft
Price/Sqft
$159/sqft
Parking
6 Open Spaces

About this House

Opportunity knocks for the savvy investor or contractor looking for their next project. CASH BUYERS! This expansive five-bedroom property was previously configured as a three-family and offers tremendous potential for those ready to bring the property back to life. Whether you envision a full gut renovation to create a large single-family residence or explore the possibility of converting it back to a multi-unit investment property, the options here are compelling. The home requires a complete remodel. With the right vision and improvements, this property could become a strong income-producing asset or a standout resale opportunity. Generous square footage, flexible layout possibilities, and its prior multi-family configuration make this a rare chance to add value in a meaningful way. If you’ve been waiting for a true value-add project with serious upside, this is it.
253 Main St, Amesbury, MA 01913 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,186 sqft single-family home built in 1880. It last sold for $505,000 on Apr 29, 2026 (1% above the $499,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $505,400, with a rent estimate of $4,768/month.

Home Details for 253 Main St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3186 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a FireplaceNo Spa

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFoundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 6No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Paved Drive,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3186

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1880
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 3669142

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $499,900Price Per Sqft: $159/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Mar 15 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Amesbury

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3186 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73478020Above Grade Unfinished Area: 3186

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityLaundromatHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPublic School
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Alyson Traficante, (978) 857-0270
Foundation Brokerage Group, (800) 983-1945
Bought with: Candice Pagliarulo Hodgson, (781) 572-5966, Lyv Realty, (978) 533-8000
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73478020

Price History for 253 Main St

DatePriceEventSource
04/29/2026$505,000Sold
MLS PIN #73478020
03/06/2026$499,900ContingentMLS PIN #73478020
03/02/2026$499,900Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73478020

Market trends in Amesbury

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$524K
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$366
Available listings
67
11MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$6,675
Assessment$436,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 253 Main St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
15 Wells Ave, Amesbury, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$957,000
06/08/26
5
2.5
2,298
37 Lombard Ave, Amesbury, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$540,000
02/25/26
3
1.5
1,846
2 Hitching Post Ln, Amesbury, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$860,000
10/16/25
3
2.5
1,960
21 River St, Amesbury, MA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$506,000
03/30/26
4
2
1,687
34 Summit Ave, Amesbury, MA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$780,000
09/22/25
4
2.5
2,080
8 Greenwood St, Amesbury, MA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$640,000
10/08/25
3
1.5
2,546
36 Hillside Ave, Amesbury, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$675,000
11/04/25
3
1.5
2,355
8 Jacqueline Dr, Amesbury, MA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$873,000
06/08/26
3
2.5
2,539
394 Main St, Amesbury, MA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$838,000
01/07/26
5
3.5
2,976

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What Locals Say about Amesbury

At least 128 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 48 % Say there are community events

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    "I’m retired so I no longer have a commute. However when I did it’s close to the highways 95 and 495. "
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    "Friendly and well taken care of. Very family oriented, amesbury has good schools and some industrial dynamism"
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    "Great neighborhood, nothing really happens and when something does it isn’t too bad. Schools are close, convenience stores are close by. Most necessary stores are close by, 15 to 25 minute drive depending on where you live or choosing to live. "
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    "There is a long walking trail that runs through Amesbury which can be used to walk your animals. There are plenty of locations to walk a dog and a park to let them run around."
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  • Sophie.fagerquist
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood my entire life and I love the sense of community I’ve felt throughout the years. The town has come a long way in those last few years and it shows through the infrastructure updates to both the downtown area and the surrounding living areas."
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  • Anthony W.
    "it's a great place to raise a family. 98% of the people I met is super friendly! I can walk down the street at night and feel very comfortable. "
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  • Michaellmarx
    "Nice small town feel and a hard working small business attitude. The river walk and brick downtown area are great for getting outside and lake gardner is local for those to hike."
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  • Beth D.
    "There is a farm that people walk with their dogs great place to go. Lots of open space and a pond. Very friendly a great place to raise kids and pets."
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  • Michaellmarx
    "Quiet family community right next to downtown! Hardware store right down the street. Great access to 495 and 95"
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  • Pattie F.
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for over 20 years and i love it. Great schools, great neighbors. Friendly people, lots of dvents and it us very clean and safe."
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  • Pattie F.
    "Friendly neighbors who keep yards and home nice and clean. Lots of events in town. Safe areas, people watch out for each other. People care about the town"
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  • Sheryl C.
    "Child and pet friendly neighborhood. Downtown Amesbury is quiet and safe and have nice restaurants that serve good food"
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  • Pattie F.
    "Safe area, people are friendly, lot of community activities. Close to Newburyport and Hampton beach. Great for families. Small enough to feel neighborly but big enough with amenities? 45 minutes to Boston. "
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  • Eriner81
    "Amesbury is a great family community- there is always something to do, nice parks, very unique downtown area with great restaurants & the powwow falls. It feels safe here, neighbors look out for each other. "
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  • Abigail W.
    "you see people walking their dogs up and down the street all the time. people are very respectful and dont leace poop in the yards and all the dogs are friendly!"
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  • Pedro R.
    "Great families and great sense of community. Great downtown and town seems to be getting better every year. "
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  • Jake.c.hauser
    "Car shows, fairs, community days, and BBQs in a bustling downtown. Perfectly sized community with constant reinvestment from town leadership. We have trails, parks, a lake, lit streets, orchards and farms, good schools, access to beaches, colleges, get-away towns to the north and south, the list goes on and on here."
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  • Pattie F.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for over 20 years. It’s a quiet, friendly neighborhood. People are very friendly here are there are a lot of cultural activities in Amesbury. Very community oriented. Great place to live and raise a family."
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  • ohhimattzinck
    "Great people make the town a safe place for everybody. I have nothing to worry about and I have a 3 year old daughter. "
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  • Pattie F.
    "Lots of dog owners walk their dogs on the streets. Neighbors say hi to each other and people are very friendly."
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  • Madisoncat74
    "Depending on where you live some sidewalks are really bad. But there are also a lot of parks and activities for everyone almost every month. It’s a really nice town and people are very friendly. "
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  • Ckelley1313
    "There is a local dog park and a shop downtown that also clips nails. I see owners walking their dogs daily at all times of the day and evening. I own two dogs myself. "
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  • Franzinefr
    "I lived in this neighborhood the 14 years. I've seen a lot of wildlife we have no sidewalks very quiet love it"
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  • Billiejo
    "Amesbury is awesome! Great to raise a family. People are friendly and streets are clean. School system is great. "
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  • Richard H.
    "Many downtown shops put our water and treats for dogs. It is a walkable place for dogs, and they are welcome on leash at many recreational areas."
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    "I lived in this neighborhood for 14 years and I love the calmness outside. I also love the wild life,, it always amazes me."
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  • Jessica C.
    "Best little City ever! The community is very helpful to each other. Lots of people know one another. The Schools are wonderful. the Mayor is Amazing as well as the other officials. The first responders are very fast and helpful. I love Amesbury!"
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