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5 Helena St, Newburyport, MA

Newburyport · MA 01950

$825,000
Price
2
Beds
1
Baths
820
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1948
Lot size: 9,800 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $1,048 / Sq.Ft
Parking: No Parking
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

Tucked into a quiet setting on Plum Island?s peaceful basin side, 5 Helena Street offers a picture-perfect backdrop for everyday coastal living. This fully updated, year-round home combines effortless single-level living with panoramic basin views from nearly every room. Inside, natural light, high ceilings, and an open layout create a warm, inviting feel. The kitchen with center island flows to the living area and deck, ideal for soaking in the scenery. Featuring two bedrooms and one bath, this home was fully renovated with Marvin windows, James Hardie siding, Trex decking, new insulation & roof, updated systems, and central air. Enjoy sunrises from your bedroom and sunsets from the nearby neighborhood beach?perfect for kayaking or relaxing. With low maintenance, low utility costs, and turnkey condition, this is coastal living at its best?just minutes from Parker River Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island beaches & restaurants, and downtown Newburyport.

Neighborhood & Transit

Plum Island

5 Helena St, Newburyport · MA 01950

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
280 days
Listing Price:
$859,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$1,048
Tax Assessment:
$765,300 in 2025
Taxes:
$611 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
820 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Room sizes and lot size in photo are approximate.
Kitchen
Main Floor, Gas Stove, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, Remodeled, Dishwasher, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Main Floor, Custom Built Closet/Cabinets, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
4
Above grade area
820
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Forced Air
Heating Zone
Unknown
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
9,800 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Flood Plain, Level, Marsh, Scenic View(s)
Exterior Features
Deck, Patio, Storage Shed

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Clapboard
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
13'11X16'4
Living room features
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Remodeled, Slider
Kitchen dimensions
10'5X14'8
Primary bedroom dimensions
11X13/8
Bedroom 2 level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
10'4X9'11
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
6'11X11'8
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

Listing information

Listing agent
Maggie Pratt
Listing office
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
MLS PIN #
73448879
Disclosure
Seller has a $440/year flood insurance policy. Water/sewer betterment has been paid in full.
Disclosure
Room sizes and lot size in photo are approximate.