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The William Pierce Johnson House (c.1777) is a rare and premier example of Georgian elegance in downtown Newburyport. Built during the city's 18th-century maritime peak, this distinguished brick home reflects the craftsmanship of the Federal-era historic district. Meticulously restored, it blends period detail across 5,800+ sq ft, featuring 11 rooms, 6 bedrooms, 3.5+ baths, 8 fireplaces, and exceptional original millwork. A rare double-hanging staircase and elegant front-to-back parlors highlight its grand design, complemented by soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and preserved hardware, moldings, and paneling. Part of the iconic Federal Street corridor, this award-winning home represents the pinnacle of historic preservation. Building upon an early 2003 restoration, the current owner has further comprehensively restored the estate, securing awards for continued work restoring this home to its near original state while simultaneously installing state of the art systems and amenities.
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Basic Information
- Bedrooms6
- Mls StatusPrice Changed
- Bathroom4
- Lot Features Level
- Parcel Number M:0019 B:0111 L:0017,2085307
Tax Information
- Tax Assessed Value $2,261,300
- Tax Year 2025
- Taxes$21,663
School Information
- High School Newburyport
- Elementary SchoolNewburyport
- High SchoolNewburyport
- Junior HighNewburyport
Parking
- Parking Spaces3
- Open Parking YN Yes
- Parking Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Rooms
- Bathroom 1 Second,10 x 12
- Bathroom 2 First,6 x 9
- Bathroom 3 Third,7 x 15
- Bathrooms Total Decimal 3.5
- Bedroom 2 Second,18 x 17
- Bedroom 3 Second,21 x 15
- Bedroom 4 Second,12 x 18
- Dining Room First,16 x 17
- Family Room First,18 x 18
- Full Bath3
- Half Baths1
- Kitchen First,15 x 21
- Living Room First,18 x 19
- Master Bedroom Second,18
Basic Information
- List Price$3,495,000
- MLS Number73510346
- Modification Date06/03/2026
- Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
Location
- Address17 Federal Street
- Building Number17
- CountyEssex
- StateMA
- StreetFederal Street
- TownNewburyport
- Zip01950
Building
- BasementPartially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
- Building Area Units Square Feet
- Construction Materials Brick
- FireplaceYes
- Fireplace Features Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
- Fireplaces Total 8
- FoundationStone, Brick/Mortar
- Patio And Porch Features Porch, Patio
- Property StyleGeorgian
- Rooms11
- Utilities For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
- Year Built1777
- Year Built Details Approximate, Certified Historic, Renovated Since
- Year Built Source Public Records
Property
- Acreage0.17
Interior
- Flooring Wood, Tile, Pine, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
- Interior Features
- Bathroom
- Bathroom - Half
- Bonus Room
- Crown Molding
- Decorative Molding
- Game Room
- Great Room
- Library
- Recessed Lighting
- Sun Room
- Walk-up Attic
Exterior
- Exterior Features Porch, Patio
- RoofWood
Utilities
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling YN Yes
- Electric Circuit Breakers
- Heat SystemYes
- Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Water Source Public
Property Information
- Square Feet5,876
- Building Area Source Measured
- Living Area 5,876
- Lot Size Square Feet 7,371
- Lot Size Units Acres
Amenities
- Amenities
- Bike Path
- Conservation Area
- Highway Access
- House of Worship
- Laundromat
- Marina
- Medical Facility
- Park
- Private School
- Public School
- Public Transportation
- Shopping
- Walk/Jog Trails
- Appliances IncludedRange, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Green Energy Efficient Thermostat
- Security Features Security System
Water Body
- Miles to Beach2
- Waterfront Features Ocean, River,1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Legal
- ZoningR3
Other
- Date Listed04/30/2026
- Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
- View Count1
Map Location
Listed by Kevin Fruh of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
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