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A rare offering in Newburyport's beloved South End, the historic Margaret Atwood House has stood proudly on this Joppa corner since 1810. Impeccably preserved & owned by the same family for 50+ years, this stately 3-unit residence offers 5BRs, 5 baths & 4,730 sq. ft. of living space (5,840 incl. finished lower level), with exceptional flexibility: live in one unit while generating rental income, retain as a multi-family, pursue the groundwork begun for condo conversion, or restore it as a grand single-family home with private extended-family quarters. Set high above the city, an expansive rooftop deck shared by 2 units captures sweeping views over downtown, South Church, Newburyport Harbor & Plum Island Sound. Updated with modern systems & AC throughout, yet rich in soaring ceilings & preserved period detail, this is history without compromise - and an increasingly rare opportunity to own a true 3+ unit property in the heart of Newburyport.
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Basic Information
- Bedrooms5
- Mls StatusNew
- Bathroom5
- Listing Terms Contract
- Lot Features Corner Lot, Level
- Parcel Number M:0019 B:0025 L:0000
- Road Frontage DescriptionPaved
Tax Information
- Tax Assessed Value $1,511,600
- Tax Year 2026
- Taxes$13,997
School Information
- High School Newburyport Hs
- Elementary SchoolBresnahan
- High SchoolNewburyport
- Junior HighNock Middle
Parking
- Parking Spaces6
- Parking Features Off Street
Rooms
- Bathroom 1 First
- Bathroom 2 Second
- Bathroom 3 Second
- Bathrooms Total Decimal 4.5
- Bedroom 2 Third,16.1 x 13.4
- Bedroom 3 Third,14.1 x 11.1
- Bedroom 4 Third,13.7 x 11.1
- Bedroom 5 Third,16.7 x 13.1
- Dining Room First,16.4 x 14.9
- Family Room Second,16.1 x 14.4
- Full Bath4
- Half Baths1
- Kitchen First,33 x 21
- Living Room First,16.4 x 14.9
- Master Bedroom First,19.4
Basic Information
- List Price$2,499,000
- MLS Number73565092
- Modification Date08/18/2026
- Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
Location
- NeighborhoodJoppa
- SubdivisionJoppa
- Address56 Lime Street
- Building Number56
- CountyEssex
- StateMA
- StreetLime Street
- TownNewburyport
- Zip01950
Building
- BasementFull
- Building Area Units Square Feet
- Construction Materials Brick
- FireplaceYes
- Fireplaces Total 10
- FoundationStone
- Patio And Porch Features Porch, Deck - Roof
- Property StyleFederal
- Rooms14
- Window Features Screens
- Year Built1809
- Year Built Details Actual, Renovated Since
- Year Built Source Public Records
Property
- Acreage0.11
Interior
- Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine
- Interior Features
- Bonus Room
- Entry Hall
- Great Room
- Kitchen
- Walk-up Attic
- Wet Bar
- Wine Cellar
Exterior
- Exterior Features Porch, Deck - Roof, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard
- Fencing Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
- RoofShingle
Utilities
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling YN Yes
- Heat SystemYes
- Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Water Source Public
Property Information
- Square Feet5,840
- Building Area Source Measured
- Living Area 5,840
- Lot Size Square Feet 4,900
- Lot Size Units Acres
- Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
Amenities
- Amenities
- Bike Path
- Highway Access
- House of Worship
- Laundromat
- Marina
- Medical Facility
- Park
- Public School
- Public Transportation
- Shopping
- Sidewalks
- T-Station
- Tennis Court(s)
- Walk/Jog Trails
- Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Water Body
- Miles to Beach2
- Waterfront Features Ocean,1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Legal
- ZoningR3
Other
- Date Listed08/18/2026
- Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
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Listed by Lynne Hendricks of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
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