GSA announces opportunities for registered bidders to inspect “The Pink House” in Newbury, Mass.

BOSTON – Registered bidders in the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) auction of the structure at 60 Plum Island Turnpike in Newbury, Mass., known locally as “the Pink House”, will have two opportunities to inspect the structure.

  • Inspections will be offered to registered bidders by appointment only.
  • To arrange an appointment, registered bidders should call 617-565-5700.
  • Inspections are available on:
    • Wednesday, July 24, 2024, from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
    • Friday, July 26, 2024, from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

Structure 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 delivery of Bill of Sale is a condition of the auction.

Auction Details:

  • The structure is being auctioned for offsite removal only.
  • The auction opened 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. 
  • Those interested in bidding are strongly urged to read the Invitation 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 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

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.