About 56 Lime St
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.
Open Houses
| Fri, Sep 4th | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
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| Sun, Sep 6th | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Features of 56 Lime St
| MLS® # | 73565092 |
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| Price | $2,499,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 4.50 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 5,840 |
| Acres | 0.11 |
| Year Built | 1809 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Federal |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 56 Lime St |
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| Area | Joppa |
| City | Newburyport |
| County | Essex |
| State | MA |
| Zip Code | 01950-2948 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 6 |
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| Parking | Off Street |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Waterfront | Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public) |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Kitchen, Great Room, Bonus Room, Entry Hall, Wine Cellar, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic |
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| Appliances | Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
| Heating | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 10 |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Porch, Deck - Roof, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard |
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| Lot Description | Corner Lot, Level |
| Windows | Screens |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Brick |
| Foundation | Stone |
School Information
| Elementary | Bresnahan |
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| Middle | Nock Middle |
| High | Newburyport Hs |
Additional Information
| Zoning | R3 |
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Listing Details
| Agent | Lynne Hendricks |
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| Office | Gibson Sotheby's International Realty |