One of the most historic towns in Essex County is Newburyport, a seaport on the Atlantic coast. The city was renovated during the 1970s to preserve the architecture of the 18th-century buildings. Make sure to sign up for open house listings to see some of Newburyport's most desirable homes. Many of the available homes are close to the downtown area.
Affordable, ranch homes are just one option for buyers who want to settle in the coastal community. Homes with open floor plans are ideal for entertaining. Homes may feature galley or eat-in kitchens, formal dining rooms, and living rooms with hardwood floors. Some of the older homes feature lower levels that are finished and may be used as family living space or an office/study. If you love Victorian-era homes, Newburyport will not disappoint you.
Homes built early in the 20th-century have been renovated and offer all the modern amenities you want while retaining the original character and details of the elegant homes. Victorians have three or four bedrooms with large living rooms featuring fireplaces and bay windows. Single-family homes from this era have walk-up attics that are easily re-designed to be a sitting room or play room. Many of Newburyport's large homes from the 1800s have been converted into modern townhomes with open concept spaces, gourmet kitchens, high ceilings and exposed beams. Private decks offer scenic, waterfront views.