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6 Beds
4 Baths
5,876 sqft

$3,295,000

17 Federal St, Newburyport MA, 01950

Price per sqft$560.76
Built in1777
Property size5,876 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Oct 21, 2026

Updated 5 days ago

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.

$21,922/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $3,295,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
73592766
Available since
October 21, 2026

Interior Features

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.17 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$21,225
Tax Frequency
Annually

 Courtesy of Kevin Fruh | Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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