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

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^$ 3,750,000

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17 Federal St

Newburyport, MA, 01950

^$ 3,750,000

Bedrooms6 Baths3.1 Sq 5,876

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^$ 23,089

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Single Family Home for sale in Newburyport, MA

for $3,750,000 with 6 bedrooms and 3 full baths, 1 half bath. This 5,876 square foot home was built in 1777 on a lot size of 0.17.

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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^$ 3,750,000

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^$ 21,663

Style

Georgian

Lot Size

0.17

Year Built

1777

Town/City

Newburyport

County/Region

Essex

MLS | Web ID

73510346

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Kevin Fruh

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Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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Monthly Principal & Interest: $23,089
Monthly Property Taxes: $1,805
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Date	Price	Price Change	Description
4/30/2026	$3,750,000		Listed Price

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17 Federal St, Newburyport, MA, 01950 is a Single Family Home for sale at $3,750,000 with 5,876 sqft and a lot size of 0.17. 17 Federal St has 6 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, and was built in 1777. The property's zip code is 01950 which is in Newburyport, MA

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