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  • $5,739,900

    257 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945

    7beds
    7,356sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1920
    1.77 Acres Lot
    $5,739,900 Zestimate®
    $780/sqft
    $7,261 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $5,739,900

    $4.76M - $6.95M

    $7,261/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    A breathtaking 1.7 acres with approximately 320 feet of oceanfront access makes this estate one of Marblehead Neck's largest and most desirable waterfront properties. Overlooking Tinker's island and the Boston skyline, waterviews abound from every room. Gracious turn of the century home with 5 bedrooms, 3 full and one half bathrooms. The estate also includes a carriage house with 2 bedrooms, deck space and a 3 car garage, as well as ample grounds, patios and a clay tennis court.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 7
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 7,356 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Shingle
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 1.77 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: MARBM0904B0010L0

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Marblehead

    Other

    Other facts
    • Beach Description: Ocean
    • Beachfront Flag: Yes
    • Exterior: Shingles
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Wall To Wall Carpet
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Beach Miles To: 0 To 1/10 Mile
    • Hot Water: Tank
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed4 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
    • Mbr Level: First Floor
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink
    • Fam Level: First Floor
    • Garage Parking: Detached
    • Bth3 Level: Second Floor
    • Kit Dscrp: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Bth2 Level: First Floor
    • Bth3 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Half
    • Bed5 Level: Second Floor
    • Heating: Steam, Electric Baseboard
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Style: Other (see Remarks)
    • Fam Dscrp: Flooring - Wood
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Patio
    • Basement Feature: Partial
    • Foundation: Fieldstone
    • Laundry Level: First Floor
    • Road Type: Public
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Scenic View(s)
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Liv Dscrp: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/15/2017Sold$2,500,000-10.7%$340/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/25/2017Price change$2,799,000-4.3%$381/sqft
    Source: Sagan Agency REALTORS #72109558 Report a problem
    1/18/2017Listed for sale$2,925,000+8.3%$398/sqft
    Source: Sagan Agency REALTORS #72109558 Report a problem
    8/1/2014Sold$2,700,000+69.3%$367/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/23/2014Price change$1,595,000-44.9%$217/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Marblehead #71680767 Report a problem
    6/18/2014Pending sale$2,895,000$394/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Marblehead #71680767 Report a problem
    6/14/2014Price change$2,895,000-10.9%$394/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Marblehead #71680767 Report a problem
    2/28/2014Listed for sale$3,250,000+8.3%$442/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Marblehead #71680767 Report a problem
    12/13/2013Sold$3,000,000-23.1%$408/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/29/2013Price change$3,900,000-9.3%$530/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate #71386559 Report a problem
    5/23/2012Listed for sale$4,300,000$585/sqft
    Source: Vflyer Homes #71386559 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$44,323 +7.3%$4,897,600 +6.2%
    2024$41,305 -6.9%$4,609,900 +3.9%
    2023$44,380 $4,438,000
    2022$44,380 +3.8%$4,438,000 +8.1%
    2021$42,775 +5.4%$4,105,100 +5.1%
    2020$40,565 +6.4%$3,904,200 +10%
    2019$38,124 +45.6%$3,549,700 +49.4%
    2018$26,186 -16.7%$2,376,200 -16.8%
    2017$31,436 +3.6%$2,855,200 +4.4%
    2016$30,355 -6.4%$2,734,700 -6.6%
    2015$32,436 -6.8%$2,927,400 -6.7%
    2014$34,813 -7.4%$3,139,100 -9.4%
    2013$37,579 -2.7%$3,463,500 -5.6%
    2012$38,603 +3%$3,669,500
    2011$37,466 +6.6%$3,669,500 -0.1%
    2010$35,138 -1.5%$3,671,700 -7.5%
    2009$35,690 +3.9%$3,970,000 -3.6%
    2008$34,336 +7.5%$4,117,000
    2007$31,948 -13.1%$4,117,000 -5.6%
    2006$36,764 +2.1%$4,361,100
    2005$36,023 -9.9%$4,361,100 -7.5%
    2004$39,987 +63.5%$4,715,500 +62.4%
    2003$24,454 +15.2%$2,904,300 +29.9%
    2002$21,233 -8%$2,235,000 +7.9%
    2000$23,074 +32.9%$2,071,300 +41.3%
    1995$17,367 $1,465,600

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 01945

    Nearby schools

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    • High: MHS

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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