Listings by Mark McDermott

58 Riverfront East — Newbury, MA Some properties are defined by their square footage. This one is defined by the sound of the Parker River in the morning. Set on one of the cleanest rivers on the North Shore, this charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath cottage has been a cherished family retreat for over 40 years — and it shows in every detail. This is a place where life slows down the moment you arrive, where mornings start with coffee on the screened-in porch watching the tide move, and evenings end with cards, laughter, and no particular reason to go inside. The private dock — rebuilt in 2023 and built to last — opens up the full Parker River lifestyle. Boat to Newburyport for lunch, tube behind the boat on a summer afternoon, cast a line at dusk, or simply swim off the dock. In the fall, when the water is still warm and the crowds are gone, the bird watching alone is worth the drive. At 950 square feet, the cottage is intentionally cozy — every inch functional, nothing wasted. The screened-in porch facing the water is the true heart of the home, framing views of the river and open sky that make the outside feel like another room entirely. Watch storms roll in from the west. Watch herons land at dusk. Watch the rest of the world fall away. Newburyport is minutes away (By car OR boat!!) when you want it. The river makes it easy to forget it's there at all. 2 bed | 1.5 bath | 950 sq ft | Private dock | Parker River frontage | Newbury, MA