Wonderful Location! Sweet 1950 Cape style single family home with lovely back yard offering loads of options for you. Hardwood flooring under carpet on first and second floor. Oversized LR with direct access to back deck, flower beds and shed. Generously sized kitchen has custom greenhouse window for herbs and plants.Convenient serving counter from kitchen to dining room. Bonus mudroom and second entrance to driveway off kitchen. Half bath has optional hook-up for stacking laundry. Second floor has two large bedrooms, each with built in dressers and hardwood under carpet and access to attic space. Full bathroom with tub and shower completes second floor. Basement has two semi-finished rooms each with own electric baseboard heat. Second hook-up for laundry is in basement. Utility room has walk-out access to back yard. One car off-street parking. Close to schools, parks, and town. Needs updating but certainly worth the effort. Perfect for first time buyers or contractors or investors!
Sold for $775,000
$775,000
78 Garfield St, Marblehead, MA 01945
2beds
1,881sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
4,094 Square Feet Lot
$774,800 Zestimate®
$412/sqft
$4,539 Estimated rent
Home value
$774,800
$713,000 - $837,000
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Bonus mudroomGenerously sized kitchenFlower bedsOne car off-street parking
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Listed by:
Lynne Breed 781-608-8066,
Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty 781-631-8800
Bought with:
Jessica Schenkel
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73512688
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Paper Based, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, First Floor
Features
- Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Play Room, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,881
- Total interior livable area: 1,881 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,531
- Finished area below ground: 350
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Bay, Harbor, Ocean, Direct Access, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
- Frontage length: 82.00
Lot
- Size: 4,094 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 125210,2024472
- Zoning: SR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Marblehead
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $412/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $721,300
- Annual tax amount: $6,174
- Date on market: 5/31/2026
- Listing terms: Contract,Estate Sale
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,330 +16.4% | $699,400 +15.2% |
| 2024 | $5,438 -9.2% | $606,900 +1.4% |
| 2023 | $5,986 | $598,600 |
| 2022 | $5,986 +15.7% | $598,600 +20.5% |
| 2021 | $5,175 +4.5% | $496,600 +4.2% |
| 2020 | $4,953 +4.4% | $476,700 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $4,746 +2.7% | $441,900 +5.3% |
| 2018 | $4,623 +8.8% | $419,500 +8.7% |
| 2017 | $4,249 +3.2% | $385,900 +4% |
| 2016 | $4,118 +5.4% | $371,000 +5.2% |
| 2015 | $3,906 +11.3% | $352,500 +11.4% |
| 2014 | $3,510 +2.2% | $316,500 |
| 2013 | $3,434 +2.3% | $316,500 -0.8% |
| 2012 | $3,358 +5.5% | $319,200 +2.4% |
| 2011 | $3,182 -1.8% | $311,700 -7.9% |
| 2010 | $3,239 -7.7% | $338,500 -13.3% |
| 2009 | $3,511 -9.5% | $390,600 -16% |
| 2008 | $3,879 +7.5% | $465,100 |
| 2007 | $3,609 +14.5% | $465,100 +24.4% |
| 2006 | $3,151 +8.7% | $373,800 +6.6% |
| 2005 | $2,898 +3.6% | $350,800 +6.3% |
| 2004 | $2,798 +14.3% | $329,900 +13.4% |
| 2003 | $2,449 -1% | $290,900 +11.7% |
| 2002 | $2,474 -0.6% | $260,400 +16.6% |
| 2000 | $2,488 +30.5% | $223,300 +38.8% |
| 1995 | $1,907 | $160,900 |
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Neighborhood: 01945
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Village SchoolGrades: 4-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Marblehead Veterans Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Marblehead High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Marblehead
- Middle: Village And Veterans School
- High: Marblehead High School
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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