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56 Lime St, 
Newburyport, MA 01950

$2,499,000


5

Beds


5

Baths


5,840

Sq Ft


Single Family

Active

Listed by

Lynne Hendricks

Gibson Sotheby'S International Realty

978-255-3569

Last updated:

August 30, 2026, 11:15 AM

MLS#

73565092

Source:

MLSPIN

About This Home

56 Lime St

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.

Home Facts

Single Family

5 Baths

5 Bedrooms

Built in 1809

Price Summary

2,499,000

$427 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

73565092

Last Updated:

August 30, 2026, 11:15 AM


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

5

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

5

Full Bathrooms:

4

Interior

Living Area:

5,840 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Building Area:

5,840 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1809


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

4,900


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$2,499,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$427 per Sq. Ft.

Source:MLSPIN
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