490 Main St, Amesbury, MA 01913
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OFF MARKET

490 Main St
Amesbury, MA 01913

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,345 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

$1,213,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,255/mo*
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$1,213,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,255/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,345 sqft
(on 0.27 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1850
Lot Size
0.27 acres
Living Area
2,345 sqft
Price/Sqft
$518
Parking
Garage

About this House

POINT SHORE PERFECTION! Ideally located on the coveted "Old" Main Street with commanding views of the Merrimac River and a gorgeous double fenced lot that is a gardener's delight, this expanded Antique Colonial has been lovingly improved by it's current owners to take complete advantage of the incredible location and waterfront views. The floorplan is open and casual with a main level boasting a living room complete with wood burning fireplace & exposed beams, large dining area, 1/2 bath & kitchen offering stainless appliances, white crisp cabinetry, soapstone counters, breakfast bar with seating for 3 & access to the back deck. 3 bedrooms, with 1 currently functioning as a wonderful home office complete with fireplace, & full bath on the 2nd floor and a 3rd floor primary bedroom to die for with exquisite views of the river, tons of closet space & a primary bath complete with soaking tub, tiled shower & double vanity. Barn/garage for all your toys! A RARE OFFERING THAT WON'T LAST!
490 Main St, Amesbury, MA 01913 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,345 sqft single-family home built in 1850. It last sold for $1,195,000 on May 30, 2025 (2% below the $1,225,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,213,900, with a rent estimate of $5,250/month.

Home Details for 490 Main St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2345 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator ConnectionAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Second Floor,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Baseboard,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Living Room, BedroomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Generator, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated Windows, ScreensDoor: Storm Door(s), French DoorsFlooring: Tile, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Hardwood
View
Has a ViewView: Scenic View(s), Water, River
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shingle WoodPatio / Porch: Deck - Wood, PatioFencing: Fenced/Enclosed, FencedExterior: Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced YardFoundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 6No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 7Parking: Detached,Paved Drive,Off Street,Driveway,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2345

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1850
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial,Antique
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:90 B:0047, 3670086

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,225,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Apr 04 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: AmesburyCommunity: Point Shore

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2345 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73340712Water ViewWater View: River, WaterAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 2345

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkHighway AccessHouse of WorshipMarinaPublic School
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by Cheryl Caldwell, (978) 609-1041
William Raveis Real Estate, (978) 462-0500
Bought with: Julia Virden, (978) 406-7345, J. Barrett & Company, (978) 526-8555
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73340712

Price History for 490 Main St

DatePriceEventSource
05/30/2025$1,195,000Sold
MLS PIN #73340712
03/28/2025$1,225,000ContingentMLS PIN #73340712
03/21/2025$1,225,000PendingToActiveMLS PIN #73340712
03/19/2025$1,275,000ContingentMLS PIN #73340712
03/04/2025$1,275,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73340712
09/13/2017$638,000Sold
N/A
06/11/2017$649,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/15/2017$649,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/06/2010$600,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/18/2010$600,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/10/2010$599,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/03/2010$649,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/18/2000$375,000Sold
N/A
07/18/1995$225,000Sold
N/A
11/23/1988$155,000Sold
N/A

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$14,988
Assessment$979,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 490 Main St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
486 Main St, Amesbury, MA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$880,000
02/06/26
3
2.5
1,771
468 Main St, Amesbury, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
07/17/26
3
1.5
1,892
485 Main St, Amesbury, MA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
08/12/25
3
3
2,678
436 Main St, Amesbury, MA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
09/19/25
3
2.5
2,469
473 Main St, Amesbury, MA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$2,450,000
06/25/26
4
2.5
3,154
1 Rocky Hill Rd, Amesbury, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
06/01/26
3
1.5
1,873
24 Old Merrill St, Amesbury, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$899,000
08/06/25
4
2.5
2,016
13 Clarks Rd, Amesbury, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$750,000
07/30/25
4
2
1,859
434 Main St, Amesbury, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$795,000
11/28/25
3
2
2,000
356 Main St, Amesbury, MA
0.62
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
07/13/26
3
2.5
2,352

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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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  • Sophie.fagerquist
    "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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    "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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