Property Details
Basic Information
- Property SubType: Single Family Residence
- Property Style: Federal
- MLS Number: 73565092
- Mls Status: New
- List Price: $2,499,000
- Date Listed: 08/18/2026
- Description: 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.
Building
- Acreage: 0.11
- Square Feet: 5,840
- Year Built: 1809
- Zoning: R3
- Rooms: 14
- Roof: Shingle
- Foundation: Stone
Location
- County: Essex
- Neighborhood: Joppa
- Subdivision: Joppa
- Town: Newburyport
Finance
- Taxes: $13,997
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bedroom 2: Third,16.1 x 13.4
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full Baths: 4
- Half Baths: 1
Basement
- Basement: Full
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Kitchen, Great Room, Bonus Room, Entry Hall, Wine Cellar, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic
Kitchen
- Kitchen: First,33 x 21
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Appliances Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Community
Schools
- Elementary School: Bresnahan
- High School: Newburyport Hs
Amenities
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
- Other Amenities: Basement, Fireplace, Tennis