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17 Federal St Newburyport, MA 01950

6 Beds

3.5 Baths

5,876 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,876 sqft

Price per Sqft $560

MLS Listing ID 73592766

Style Georgian

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N false

Year Built 1777

Annual Tax Amount $21,225

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 7,405 Sqft

Acres 0.17

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

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.

Location

State MA

County Essex

Zoning R3

Direction High Street or Water Street to Federal Street

Rooms

Family Room Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding

Basement Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Primary Bedroom Level Second

Dining Room Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding

Kitchen Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Decorative Molding

Interior

Interior Features Recessed Lighting, Decorative Molding, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Half, Sun Room, Great Room, Library, Game Room, Bathroom, Exercise Room, Walk-up Attic

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood, Tile, Pine, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood

Fireplaces Number 8

Fireplaces Type Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Appliance Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch, Patio

Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Utilities Available for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Waterfront Description Ocean,River,1 to 2 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Public)

Roof Type Wood

Total Parking Spaces 3

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Level

Foundation Stone, Brick/Mortar

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Georgian

Schools

Elementary Schools Newburyport

Middle Schools Newburyport

High Schools Newburyport

Others

Senior Community false

Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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