Property Details
Basic Information
- Property SubType: Single Family Residence
- Property Style: Georgian
- MLS Number: 73592766
- Mls Status: New
- List Price: $3,295,000
- Date Listed: 10/20/2026
- Description: 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.
Building
- Acreage: 0.17
- Square Feet: 5,876
- Year Built: 1777
- Zoning: R3
- Rooms: 11
- Roof: Wood
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Location
- County: Essex
- Town: Newburyport
Finance
- Taxes: $21,225
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bedroom 2: Second,18 x 17
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full Baths: 3
- Half Baths: 1
Basement
- Basement: Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Decorative Molding, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Half, Sun Room, Great Room, Library, Game Room, Bathroom, Exercise Room, Walk-up Attic
Kitchen
- Kitchen: First,15 x 21
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Utilities: For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Appliances Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Community
Schools
- Elementary School: Newburyport
- High School: Newburyport
Amenities
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
- Other Amenities: Basement, Fireplace, Golf, Tennis