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$2,800,000
47 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950
Newburyport, MA 01950 — Joppa
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Welcome to 45 & 47 Water Street, a Waterfront Landmark and Legacy Investment w/200+ years of successful enterprise, that are being offered for sale for the first time in 40 years! These are individual properties being sold together, representing a rare opportunity to put down roots in one New England's most sought-after coastal enclaves. Featured in magazines & destination media for its charming & walkable downtown with exceptional dining, cafés, culture & overall charm, Newburyport has exploded as a bucket-list hometown across all demographics, & these 2 premier offerings stand in the heart of it all. The 1822 Clock Tower Building at 45 Water Street commands the harbor with its stately brick façade & distinctive period architecture. Beside it, 47 Water Street-a 1970 warehouse extending toward the Clipper City Rail Trail-adds scale, flexibility & an unusually expansive downtown footprint. From the 4th-floor balcony (45 Water) Newburyport’s working waterfront unfolds before you. Luxury yachts fill the marina directly below; with the Custom House, Harbormaster’s office & Waterfront Park all in your sights. Here is a panorama so sweeping, you can watch a sailboat slipping beneath the Gillis bridge’s swing span, and follow it all the way through the picturesque harbor to Plum Island - a breathtaking view from the top 2 floors found nowhere else in the city. The 2 buildings ideally are being sold together, with 45 Water Street boasting approximately 9,300 sq. ft. of finished space, character-rich interiors, exceptional visibility & on-site parking. Envision a signature waterfront headquarters; a legacy investment with an attractive balance sheet, or a mixed-use destination pairing luxury residences-and perhaps penthouses above-with a café, restaurant or vibrant commercial use below. Built after the Great Fire of 1811 & constructed for permanence during Newburyport’s maritime prosperity, it housed Sumner, Swasey & Currier, prominent merchants who connected this harbor with foreign ports bringing goods to supply a growing nation. Generations later, Bennett & Company made it the flagship headquarters of an intl. apparel design & manufacturing business grounded in principles of mindfulness, respect and workforce wellbeing. With 2 complementary buildings, panoramic harbor views, parking, income potential & an irreplaceable setting, this is more than a real estate acquisition. The 2 buildings are being sold together for a total sales price of $8million.
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It was listed on September 21, 2026. The annual property taxes are $7,606 (2026 tax year). It sits on a 0.36-acre (15,681 sq ft) lot.
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Questions about this home
When was 47 Water St, Newburyport listed?
47 Water St, Newburyport was listed on September 21, 2026.
Has the price of 47 Water St, Newburyport changed?
The price hasn't changed since it was listed at $2,800,000.
What are the property taxes for 47 Water St, Newburyport?
The annual property taxes for 47 Water St, Newburyport are $7,606 (2026 tax year).
How big is the lot at 47 Water St, Newburyport?
47 Water St, Newburyport sits on a 0.36-acre (15,681 sq ft) lot.
What is the status of 47 Water St, Newburyport?
47 Water St, Newburyport is actively listed for sale.
Population
18,652
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$140K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
22.6%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Essex County
1,060 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-11% vs the prior 12 months) — 603 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
Listing Agent: Lynne Hendricks
Listing Office: Realty One Group Nest
MLS® Number: 73580429







