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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.
- Heating System:
- Natural Gas, Baseboard, Fireplace
- Cooling System:
- Central Air
- Basement:
- Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Bulkhead
- Kitchen:
- Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Cabinets - Upgraded, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Decorative Molding
- Fireplace:
- Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room
- Security:
- Security System
- Patio:
- Porch, Patio
- Roof Deck:
- Wood
- Parking:
- Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Country:
- US
- State:
- MA
- County:
- Essex
- City:
- Newburyport
- Street:
- Federal St
- Street Number:
- 17
- Postal Code:
- 01950
- Architectural Style:
- Georgian
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- HOA Fee:
- 0
- Community Features:
- Walk/jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Public School, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House Of Worship, T-station, Private School, Tennis Court(s), Marina, Stable(s)
- Construction:
- Brick
- Electric:
- Circuit Breakers
- Elementary School:
- Newburyport
- ExteriorFeatures:
- Porch, Patio
- Flooring:
- Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood, Pine
- High School:
- Newburyport
- Laundry:
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
- Lot Size:
- 0.17
- Middle School:
- Newburyport
- Property Type:
- Single Family Residence
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Zoning:
- R3
- Living Area (sqft):
- 5876
Residential For Sale
17 Federal St, Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Price :
- $3,295,000
- Bedrooms :
- 6
- Bathrooms :
- 4
- Year Built :
- 1777
- Status :
- Active
