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$2,499,000

56 Lime St, Newburyport MA 01950
Newburyport, MA 01950
Listed by Lynne Hendricks
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4.1
Living area
5,840 sqft
Year built
1809

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.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73565092
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
2
On market date
August 18, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.11 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

ElementaryCharter
River Valley Charter School
1.12 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
1.15 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
1.18 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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Est. monthly payment
$15,199/mo
$499,800 down
$1,999,200 loan
Principal & interest$12,967
Property tax (est.)$2,083
Home insurance (est.)$150

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