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56 Lime St
Newburyport, MA 01950
Residential · Active · MLS #73565092
Listing Courtesy of Realty One Group Nest | Lynne Hendricks
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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 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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Interior
- Rooms
- 14
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine
- Fireplaces
- 10
Building
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1809
- Parking
- 6
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities
- Lot size
- 0.11 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Zoning
- R3
Financial
- Annual taxes
- $13,997
- Assessment year
- 2026
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