17 Federal St
$3,495,000
6
Beds
3/1
Baths
5,876
Sqft
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$3,495,000
6
Beds
3/1
Baths
5,876
Living Area
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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.
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Highlights
- Cooling: Central Air
- Parking Spots: 3
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 11
- Status: Active
- Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Georgian
- Year Built: 1777
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Pine, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
- Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Decorative Molding, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Half, Sun Room, Great Room, Library, Game Room, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
- Roof: Wood
- Year Built Details: Approximate, Certified Historic, Renovated Since
- Zoning: R3
- Basement: Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
- Exclusions: All Antique Candle Chandeliers And Sconces
- Fireplaces: 8
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Lot Features: Level
- SqFt Source: Measured
- Year Built Source: Public Records
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School
- Security Features: Security System
- Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Waterfront Features: Ocean, River, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
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Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $2,261,300
- Taxes: $21,663
- Tax Year: 2025
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