GSA announces public sale of “The Pink House” in Newbury, Mass., for off-site removal

July 10, 2024

BOSTON – Starting today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is offering via online auction the structure at 60 Plum Island Turnpike in Newbury, Mass.

Known locally as “the Pink House,” the structure is being auctioned for offsite removal only.

Property Details:

The structure was constructed in 1925. It is an approximately 1,514 square foot two-story residence with an unfinished basement and walk-up attic.

The Pink House is:

• Constructed of wood, pressboard, shingles and has an asphalt roof.
• Interior walls are constructed of plaster and sheetrock.
• Floors are carpet and linoleum.

The structure has been unoccupied for several decades. Due to its age and condition, there is lead-based paint, asbestos and mold; no abatement has been conducted.

THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY IS NOT WARRANTED.

No land is included in the sale. Removal of the structure within 90 days of the execution of Bill of Sale is a condition of the auction.

Auction Details:

• The auction opens at 9:00 a.m. CT (10 a.m. ET) on July 10, 2024.
• Interested bidders are required to register in advance and submit a $1,500 registration deposit. 
• The starting bid is $3,000. 
• Bid increments are $1,000. 
• Site inspections will only be offered to registered bidders by appointment.
• Those interested in bidding are strongly urged to read the Information for Bids located HERE.

For additional information, prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the auction web page to read the “Invitation for Bids.”

For additional details and inquiries/questions regarding an inspection of the property, please contact:

Giselle E. Rubiera, Realty Specialist
Office of Real Property Disposition (1PZ)
New England Region
Phone: 617-565-5700
giselle.rubiera@gsa.gov

Potential bidders are invited, urged and cautioned to inspect the property before submitting a bid. The website will post inspection dates coordinated by GSA Project Manager Giselle Rubiera.

For inquiries/questions regarding payment, contact the following sales office:

New England Region
10 Causeway Street
11th Floor
Boston, MA 02222
Phone: 617-565-5700

The marketing and sales effort is being handled by GSA’s New England Region Office of Real Property Disposition. The division provides realty services to federal agencies throughout the region, as well as in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Media Contact: Paul Hughes, 617-283-6142, paul.hughes@gsa.gov.

About GSA: 
GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government, managing a nationwide real estate portfolio of nearly 370 million rentable square feet, overseeing over $100 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivering technology services that serve millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA’s mission is to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.