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159 High Rd

Newbury, MA 01951

Mixed Use
Owner
Aha...
Owner Type
Trust
Tenure
4 yrs
Assessed
$1,357,900
Built
1775
Sq Ft
4,648
Lot
7.70 ac
Bed/Bath
—
Type
Mixed Use
Elevated Risks26ConditionC1Fire GradeDPermits11Last PermitJan 2025FloodAESurgeCat 2

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159 High Rd, Newbury, MA 01951— Property Report

Building& Property Details

159 High Rd is a Antique mixed use built in 1775 located in Newbury, Essex County, MA. The building has 4,648 square feet of building area on a 7.70-acre lot.

Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment

159 High Rd is in FEMA flood zone AE. This is a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) where flood insurance is typically required for federally backed mortgages. The property falls within a Category 2 hurricane storm surge inundation zone based on NOAA SLOSH modeling. This property is at risk of inundation under a 1-foot sea level rise scenario. The FEMA National Risk Index composite rating for this area is Relatively Moderate. The ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for this location is 123 mph. The ground snow load is 50 psf. The EPA radon zone is 1 (highest potential).

Fire Protection

NE Provenance rates the fire protection for 159 High Rd at Grade D (Limited fire protection access). The nearest fire station, NEWBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT, is 1.4 miles away. This grade reflects fire station proximity, department capabilities, hydrant coverage, and municipal water infrastructure. Properties with Grade D or E may face higher insurance premiums due to limited fire protection resources.

Building Permits & Property History

Municipal records show 11 building permits on file for 159 High Rd. The most recent permit was filed January 27, 2025. In the past five years, 3 permits have been issued. The current municipal assessment is $1,357,900, with $539,500 attributed to land and $818,400 to improvements. The property last sold on August 31, 2021 for $100. The deed history includes 5 recorded conveyances.

Environmental & Land Use

159 High Rd is classified as a waterfront property. Mapped wetlands are present on or adjacent to the parcel.

NewburyNeighborhood & Community

159 High Rd is located in Newbury, Essex County, MA. The property is zoned R-AG (Agricultural Residential). The median home value in this census tract is $776,100. Median household income is $112,059. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 87%. The property is served by the Triton school district.

Full Property Intelligence Report

The complete NE Provenance report for 159 High Rd, Newbury, MA includes over 430 data attributes sourced from 140+ public and proprietary datasets. The full report covers building construction and materials, NEP Condition Estimate derived from permit history, system ages for roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, complete ownership and deed chain with transaction classification, FEMA flood and coastal hazard analysis, environmental contamination screening, and neighborhood demographics. Available as a professional property wallet, PDF report, or structured data export.