56 Lime St
$2,499,000
5
Beds
4/1
Baths
5,840
Sqft
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$2,499,000
5
Beds
4/1
Baths
5,840
Living Area
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Property 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, 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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Highlights
- Area: Joppa
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Federal
- Year Built: 1809
- Cooling: Central Air
- Parking Spots: 6
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 14
- Status: Active
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Construction: Brick
- Fireplaces: 10
- Foundation: Stone
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
- Roof: Shingle
- Year Built Details: Actual, Renovated Since
- Zoning: R3
- Basement: Full
- Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine
- Interior Features: Kitchen, Great Room, Bonus Room, Entry Hall, Wine Cellar, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- SqFt Source: Measured
- Year Built Source: Public Records
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Amenities
- 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
- Waterfront Features: Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
- Parking Features: Off Street
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Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $1,511,600
- Taxes: $13,997
- Tax Year: 2026
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