56 Lime St

Taxes: $13,997 (2026)

About this home

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.

Property details

Sewer

Private

Style

Federal

Water

City/Town Water

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Forced Air, Hot Air Gravity

Type

Detached

Flooring

Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood, Pine

Road type

Public, Paved, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk

Appliances

Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Master Bath

Yes

Construction

Brick

Roof

Aluminum

Lot

Corner, Fenced/Enclosed, Level

Parking

1-10 Spaces

Basement

Full

Exterior

Porch, Deck - Roof, Storage Shed, Screens, Fenced Yard

Interior

Wetbar, Walk-up Attic

Waterview Features

Harbor, Marina, Ocean