54-56 Lime St, Newburyport MA 01950

Newburyport, MA 01950 • Joppa

$2,499,000

Est. $14,003/month

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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.

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5

Beds

4.5

Baths

5,840

Sq Ft

$428

Price/Sq Ft

0.11

Acres

1809

Year Built

6

Parking

3 Family

Type

48

Days on Market

For Sale Listed Aug 18, 2026 • MLS# 73565093 Copied! • Updated Aug 22, 2026

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About this home

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 5BR, 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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Listed for Sale

Aug 18, 2026

$2,499,000

Original listing

Agent: Lynne Hendricks Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
08/18/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,499,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$13,997	$1,511,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$13,997

Tax Year 2026

Assessed Value

$1,511,600

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style 3 Family

Year Built 1809

Living Area 5,840 sq ft

Lot Size 0.11 acres

Stories 6

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 14

Investment Metrics

Units 3

Unit 1 Rent — · N

Unit 2 Rent — · N

Unit 3 Rent — · N

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Appliances Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Dishwasher

Fireplace Wood Burning

Fireplaces 12

Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry None

Features Pantry, Walk-up Attic, Storage, Walk-in Closet(s), Bathroom With Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Stone/granite/solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Bathroom With Tub, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Loft

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof Shingle

Features Balcony/deck, Garden, Stone Wall

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced

Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Roof

Parking

Features Off Street

Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $13,997

Assessed Value $1,511,600

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Lead Paint Unknown

Seller 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.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing Contract

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Measured

Sq Ft Disclosures Lower Level is fully conditioned space, with additional unfinished storage space of approx. 460sq.ft

Documents None

County Essex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 16 days

Property Overview

Property Type

3 Family

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1809

Bedrooms

5

Full Bathrooms

4

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

5,840 sq ft

Total Rooms

14

Stories

6

Levels

6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Dishwasher

Interior Features: Pantry, Walk-Up Attic, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Bathroom With Tub, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Loft

Windows: Skylight(s), Screens

Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1809

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Stories: 6

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Heating Zones: 4

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 4

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Garden, Stone Wall

Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Roof

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced

Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 12

Fireplace Type: Wood Burning

Community Amenities: 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

Nearby Schools

School District

Newburyport School District local

A-

✓ School Safety 2024-25

0.0% Very Low (Safest)

↓ 5.5% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

5 schools

Immaculate Conception School

0.5 mi

Grades K-08

A-

River Valley Charter School

1.1 mi | #82 of 352 | Score: 51.3

Improved 66 spots from last year

-6.9 below state avg

288 students Less Diverse

Rising School

Grades K-08

Newburyport Montessori School

0.4 mi

Grades PK-K

A-

Edward G. Molin Elementary School

1.1 mi | #239 of 825 | Score: 52.9

Improved 37 spots from last year

-5.4 below state avg

294 students Less Diverse

Rising School Strong Attendance

Grades 04-05

A-

Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School

1.8 mi | #237 of 825 | Score: 52.9

Improved 128 spots from last year

-5.3 below state avg

567 students Less Diverse

Rising School Strong Attendance

Grades PK-03

M

Middle Schools

1 school

A

Rupert A Nock Middle School

1.1 mi | #58 of 352 | Score: 55.6

Improved 47 spots from last year

-2.6 below state avg

498 students Less Diverse

Rising School Strong Attendance

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

1 school

A

Newburyport High School

1.2 mi | #53 of 346 | Score: 67.1

Improved 12 spots from last year

+8.8 above state avg

745 students Less Diverse

18 sports • 1,722 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

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