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246 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA, 01945

$2,595,000

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
2,518 SqFt
$1,031/SqFt
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Schools Nearby

Location

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDetached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1911
HeatingGravity, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Dual
BasementYes
WaterfrontBeach, Ocean Front
ViewOther
MLS #73222161
Lot Size0.44 Acres
StatusActive

About 246 Ocean Ave

"TWELVE LANTERNS" - A small Mediterranean villa on Marblehead Neck, known as " Isabella Stewart Gardner's Marblehead Secret". This distinctive villa was planned, commissioned and supervised through construction by Mrs. Gardner herself in 1911. "Twelve Lanterns" sits high on a rock ledge overlooking the ocean and comes with a DEEDED BEACH PATH. A covered arch and stone steps lead to its entrance. Inside, the Great Room has an enormous fireplace, vaulted ceilings, detailed original woodwork and beams. There are 4 bedrooms in total, the primary suite, on the main level,has a spacious custom tiled bath and walk-in closet. The kitchen and baths are updated to modern standards. The decorative tiles, balconies and arched doorways add to its intrigue. The Tower Room, with 12 large windows, has limitless views of the ocean, harbor and town. Beautiful gardens, flowering climbing vines and a wood burning pizza oven compliment the property. Included is a LARGE HEATED ARTIST STUDIO & 2 car garage.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Villa, Italianate
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Living Area: 2,518 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Churchill Properties
  • Listing Agent: Karen Bernier

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Range Hood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Concrete
  • Interior: Walk-In Closet(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Loft, Wine Cellar, Home Office, Bonus Room, Mud Room, Wired for Sound, Internet Available - Unknown

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Waterfront: Beach, Ocean Front
  • View: Other
  • Exterior: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size: 0.44 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Gravity, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Marblehead High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Marblehead Veterans Middle School, Public District Grades 7-8
  • Village School, Public District Grades 4-6

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: MARBLEHEAD NECK, RIGHT ONTO OCEAN AVENUE, ACROSS FROM SARGENT ROAD LOOP.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $2,595,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $1,031/SqFt

Agent Commission:

  • Buyer's Agent Commission: 2

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $16,604
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Marblehead, MA.

Med. Sold Price

$925K

Med. Price/SqFt

$472

Avg. Days On Market

53

# of Sold Homes

13

246 Ocean Ave vs Marblehead

21 DAYS ON ROCKET

-32 Days

$2,595,000

+$1.6M More

$1,031/SqFt

+$559 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $1.6M more than the Median Sold Price and $559/SqFt more than other homes in Marblehead, MA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • MLS Number: #73222161

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Churchill Properties
  • Listing Agent: Karen Bernier

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Mar 21, 2003Home Sold
$1,030,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$16,604$1,593,500
2020$17,653$1,699,000
2019$17,008$1,583,600
2018$15,926$1,445,200
2017$15,912$1,445,200

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Middle School

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6
/10
  • Marblehead Veterans Middle School

  • 217 Pleasant St

  • 1.19 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-8

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5
/10
  • Village School

  • 93 Village St

  • 1.55 miles

  • Public District Grades 4-6

High School

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8
/10
  • Marblehead High School

  • 2 Humphrey St

  • 1.35 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $203,310. Residents of Marblehead, MA typically earn $200k+ each year. The majority of families are married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 246 Ocean Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 246 Ocean Ave property is $2,595,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 246 Ocean Ave is a house located in Marblehead, Massachusetts, 01945.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 246 Ocean Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 246 Ocean Ave are:
Marblehead Veterans Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Village School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Marblehead High School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $16,604 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on March 21, 2003 for $1,030,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 246 Ocean Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 246 Ocean Ave is 2,518 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 246 Ocean Ave is 1911.
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Rocket HomesMassachusettsEssex CountyMarblehead01945246 Ocean Ave

This home is located at 246 Ocean Ave in Marblehead, MA and zip code 01945. This 2,518 square foot home, which was built in 1911, sits on a 0.44 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 10, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,595,000.

In March 2024, from all listings sold in Marblehead, MA there were more than 6 sold above asking price, over 7 sold below and more than 0 were sold right at the asked price. Between February 2024 and March 2024, Marblehead, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 51.5%. In March 2024 median list price was $925,000 and the average listing age was 53 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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