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$3,750,000
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17 Federal St
Newburyport, MA 01950

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
6
Beds
4
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
5,876
SqFt
$638
/SqFt
1777
Built
County:
Essex
Call Now: (978) 710-9388
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17 Federal St17 Federal St17 Federal St17 Federal St
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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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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$3,750,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
6
Inside Area (SqFt) 
5,876 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.17 Acres
Year Built 
1777
MLS® Number 
73510346
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$21,663
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
19 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
19 hours agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.17
Disclosures 
See attached floor plans for all approximate room measurements/additional rooms.
Foundation 
StoneBrick/Mortar
Green Energy Efficient 
Thermostat
Parking 
PavedOff Street
Parking Spaces 
3
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security System
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
5420
SqFt Below 
456
SqFt Total 
5876
Style 
Georgian
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
R3
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveWasherDryerRange HoodPlumbed For Ice Maker
Basement 
Partially FinishedInterior Entry
Cooling 
Central AirZoned
Electric 
Circuit Breakers
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Dining RoomFamily RoomLiving RoomMaster BedroomBedroom
Fireplaces 
8
Flooring 
WoodTile
Heating 
Natural GasBaseboardZoned
Interior 
Recessed LightingCrown Molding
Laundry Features 
In BasementElectric Dryer HookupWasher Hookup
Bathroom 1 
Dimensions - 10x12Level - SecondArea - 120
Bathroom 2 
Dimensions - 6x9Level - FirstArea - 54
Bathroom 3 
Dimensions - 7x15Level - ThirdArea - 105
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 18x17Level - SecondArea - 306
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 21x15Level - SecondArea - 315
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 12x18Level - SecondArea - 216
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 16x17Level - FirstArea - 272
Family Room 
Dimensions - 18x18Level - FirstArea - 324
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 15x21Level - FirstArea - 315
Living Room 
Dimensions - 18x19Level - FirstArea - 342
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 18x19Level - SecondArea - 342
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Lot Features 
Level
Patio And Porch 
PorchPatio
Roof 
Wood
Waterfront Features 
Ocean FrontRiver Front
Community Features
Community Features 
Park
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Newburyport
Middle School
Newburyport
High School
Newburyport
Listing courtesy of Kevin Fruh of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty



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