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$3,495,000

17 Federal St, Newburyport MA 01950
Newburyport, MA 01950
Listed by Kevin Fruh
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3.1
Living area
5,876 sqft
Year built
1777

About this home

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.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73510346
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
April 30, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.17 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

ElementaryCharter
River Valley Charter School
1.09 mi away · Grades 0-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
288
Student:teacher ratio
13.1:1
District
River Valley Charter (District)
Middle
Rupert A Nock Middle
1.11 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
480
Student:teacher ratio
9.6:1
District
Newburyport
High
Newburyport High
1.11 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
784
Student:teacher ratio
11.7:1
District
Newburyport

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$699,000 down
$2,796,000 loan
Principal & interest$18,135
Property tax (est.)$2,913
Home insurance (est.)$150

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