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$2,499,000
Monthly Est:$12,438
5 Beds
- 5 Baths
4 full baths + 1 half bath
5,840sqft
56 Lime St, Newburyport, MA 01950
$2,499,000
$12,438/moEst:
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1809
$-- HOA
0.11 acre lot
$428/sq.ft
Description
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, ...
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- Listing updated: August 22, 2026 at 7:05 am
- Listing Provided by: Lynne Hendricks (978) 518-7369 | Stone Ridge Properties, Inc. (978) 463-4322
- Source: MLS Property Information Network-MA | MLS#: 73565092

Property Details
Status
Active
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
-
County
City
Neighborhood
--
Year Built
1809
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
5,840 sqft
Lot Size
0.11 acre lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number
73565092
MLS Status
Active
Days on Market
29

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Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine
Sewer
Public Sewer
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck Roof, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Window Features
Screens
Interior Features
Kitchen, Great Room, Bonus Room, Entry Hall, Wine Cellar, Wet Bar, Walk Up Attic
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1809
Home type
Single Family Residence
Architectural Style
Federal
Foundation Details
Stone
Roof
Shingle
Construction Materials
Brick
Utilities & Energy
Basement
Full
Water Source
Public
Parking Features
Off Street
Laundry Features
Second Floor
Other Features
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Marina, Public School, T Station, Sidewalks
Patio And Porch Features
Porch, Deck Roof
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Level
Disclosures
Square Footage Of 5840 Includes 1110 Sq. Ft. Of Living Space On The Lower Level, Used As An Office/den By Current Owners. This Does Not Include Storage On The 4th Floor, Accessed By Both The Upper Units, W/access From Both Sides To The Expansive Rooftop Deck W/views Of Harbor & The Old South Church.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
08/18/2026 Source: | Listed for Sale | $2,499,000 $428/sqft |
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