Fantastic opportunity to own in one of Marblehead’s beach area locations. This single level ranch style home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, situated on a quiet dead-end street just 0.2 miles from Preston Beach. Built on a slab, the home features vaulted ceilings and skylights in most rooms, creating a bright and open feel. The living room includes a wood-burning stove and a wall of windows with views of the yard. The kitchen is open to the dining area with a cathedral ceiling and large bay window. The second bedroom is currently used as a den, providing flexible living space. Set on a level lot with a storage shed, this property is ideal for those looking to renovate or build equity in a prime location. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy coastal living just steps from the beach!
Sold for $714,288
$714,288
21 Preston Beach Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
2beds
1,092sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
5,575 Square Feet Lot
$726,600 Zestimate®
$654/sqft
$2,449 Estimated rent
Home value
$726,600
$668,000 - $792,000
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Wood-burning stoveCathedral ceilingQuiet dead-end streetBright and open feelLevel lotLarge bay windowVaulted ceilings
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Listed by:
Lise Danforth 978-853-2228,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead 781-631-9511
Bought with:
Erica Petersiel
Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73410616
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pocket Door
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Laminate
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,092
- Total interior livable area: 1,092 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,092
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Ocean, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 5,575 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2019793
- Zoning: SR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Marblehead
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $654/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $883,900
- Annual tax amount: $7,999
- Date on market: 1/19/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2025 | Sold | $714,288+5.8%$654/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73410616 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $675,000$618/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73410616 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,920 | $883,900 |
| 2024 | $7,920 +24.4% | $883,900 +38.8% |
| 2023 | $6,369 | $636,900 |
| 2022 | $6,369 +21.5% | $636,900 +26.5% |
| 2021 | $5,244 +3.3% | $503,300 +3% |
| 2020 | $5,077 +4.2% | $488,600 +7.7% |
| 2019 | $4,871 +0% | $453,500 +2.6% |
| 2018 | $4,869 +8.7% | $441,800 +8.6% |
| 2017 | $4,478 +1.5% | $406,700 +2.3% |
| 2016 | $4,413 +21.7% | $397,600 +21.5% |
| 2015 | $3,626 +4.3% | $327,300 +4.4% |
| 2014 | $3,477 -0.1% | $313,500 -2.3% |
| 2013 | $3,481 +1% | $320,800 -2.1% |
| 2012 | $3,447 +1.5% | $327,700 -1.4% |
| 2011 | $3,395 +5.2% | $332,500 -1.4% |
| 2010 | $3,227 +0.7% | $337,200 -5.4% |
| 2009 | $3,204 -4% | $356,400 -10.9% |
| 2008 | $3,338 +7.5% | $400,200 |
| 2007 | $3,106 -3.3% | $400,200 +5% |
| 2006 | $3,213 +17.3% | $381,100 +14.9% |
| 2005 | $2,740 +2.8% | $331,700 +5.5% |
| 2004 | $2,666 +5.2% | $314,400 +4.5% |
| 2003 | $2,534 +8.2% | $301,000 +22.2% |
| 2002 | $2,341 -5.2% | $246,400 +11.1% |
| 2000 | $2,470 +56.5% | $221,700 +66.4% |
| 1995 | $1,578 | $133,200 |
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Neighborhood: 01945
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- 10/10Glover Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Marblehead Veterans Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Marblehead High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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