Rarely does a home in such a premier downtown location offer this much! Beautifully renovated and move-in ready, this 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath single-family home is just steps from shops, restaurants, coffee shops, schools, parks, and the beach. Recent updates include a stunning new kitchen, new roof, new HVAC w/ central air, new electrical, fresh paint, landscaping, and more. The inviting first floor features an open kitchen/dining area with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. A spacious living room, plus a versatile home office/den with direct access to the private backyard. A full bath completes the main level. Upstairs, you'll find 3 bedrooms and full bath including a primary bedroom with dressing room/office and 2nd walk-in closet. Enjoy the spacious, private backyard with deck and charming tiered stone walls. A one-car attached garage and two driveways provide exceptional parking. Just unpack and enjoy all that downtown living has to offer!
For sale
$899,000
17 Cottage St, Marblehead, MA 01945
3beds
1,288sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1849
5,532 Square Feet Lot
$886,800 Zestimate®
$698/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
One-car attached garagePrivate backyard with deckQuartz countertopsStainless steel appliancesCharming tiered stone wallsBeautifully renovatedFresh paint
- 11 days
- 1,411
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cressy Team 617-922-3354,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead 781-631-9511
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73582434
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood, Dressing Room
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main,First
Office
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
- Laundry: Main Level, First Floor
Features
- Home Office
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,288
- Total interior livable area: 1,288 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,288
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Balcony / Deck, Deck - Composite
- Waterfront features: Harbor, Ocean, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 5,532 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2023550
- Zoning: BR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1849
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Marblehead
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $698/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $763,500
- Annual tax amount: $6,536
- Date on market: 9/25/2026
Estimated market value
$886,800
$842,000 - $931,000
$3,542/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000+351.8%$698/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73582434 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2001 | Sold | $199,000$155/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,280 -5% | $693,900 -5.9% |
| 2024 | $6,608 +13.9% | $737,500 +27.1% |
| 2023 | $5,801 | $580,100 |
| 2022 | $5,801 +18.5% | $580,100 +23.5% |
| 2021 | $4,894 -6.3% | $469,700 -6.6% |
| 2020 | $5,224 +9.4% | $502,800 +13.1% |
| 2019 | $4,773 +0.1% | $444,400 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $4,768 +5.8% | $432,700 +5.7% |
| 2017 | $4,506 +7.2% | $409,300 +8.1% |
| 2016 | $4,205 +3.4% | $378,800 +3.2% |
| 2015 | $4,067 +7.6% | $367,100 +7.7% |
| 2014 | $3,778 +2.2% | $340,700 |
| 2013 | $3,697 -9.3% | $340,700 -12.1% |
| 2012 | $4,077 +3.1% | $387,500 |
| 2011 | $3,956 +5.3% | $387,500 -1.3% |
| 2010 | $3,756 +30.8% | $392,500 +22.9% |
| 2009 | $2,871 -3.2% | $319,300 -10.2% |
| 2008 | $2,965 +7.5% | $355,500 |
| 2007 | $2,759 -0.5% | $355,500 +8.1% |
| 2006 | $2,772 +7.4% | $328,800 +5.2% |
| 2005 | $2,582 -0.9% | $312,600 +1.7% |
| 2004 | $2,606 +12.9% | $307,300 +12.1% |
| 2003 | $2,308 +12.8% | $274,100 +27.3% |
| 2002 | $2,046 -10.7% | $215,400 +4.7% |
| 2000 | $2,291 +30.2% | $205,700 +38.6% |
| 1995 | $1,759 | $148,400 |
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