244 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead MA 01945

Marblehead, MA 01945
$1,670,000
4
Beds
5.5
Baths
5,634
Sq Ft
$296
Price/Sq Ft
0.52
Acres
1997
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
246
Days on Market
Sold Listed Aug 18, 1999 • MLS# 30347437 Copied! • Updated Jun 9, 2000

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,797,000
Final Sale Price: $1,670,000
Difference: $127,000 (-7.1%)
Performance Metrics
92.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
246
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $319
Sale $/sq ft: $296
This property sold for $296 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.1% below the original asking price.

At 246 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$296/sq ft
Area Median
$269/sq ft
Difference
+10.2%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

SPECTACULAR OCEANVIEW CONTEMPORARY ON MARBLEHEAD NECK. TOTLY RENOV'D (1997-1998) THREE - FIVE BEDROOMS (INLAW POTENTIAL) EXQUISITELY EXECUTED IN TERMS OF DECOR & LUX LVNG W/5 ROOM MASTER SUITE, JACUZZI RM, BILLARD RM, POOL & OCEANVIEW DECKS

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Property History

Market Insights

54.2%
Price Range
642
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73528472
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 2, 2026
$3,650,000
MLS #73528472 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #70228043
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Oct 11, 2005
$2,600,000
MLS #70228043
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Sold
Jun 9, 2000
$1,670,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 642
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Listed for Sale
Aug 18, 1999
$1,699,000
Original listing
Agent: Kathleen Sullivan Office: RE/MAX Advantage Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
1999 $13,806 $1,239,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$13,806
Tax Year 1999
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$1,239,300

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1997
Living Area 5,634 sq ft
Lot Size 0.52 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Carpet, Other, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Fireplaces 6
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Den, Sauna/steam/hot Tub, Wet Bar

Exterior

Construction Frame, Stone
Architecture Contemporary
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Patio, Balcony, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard
Pool In Ground
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck, Patio
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 10
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer
Annual Tax $13,806
Assessed Value $1,239,300
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures +onrshp Of 2200sf Prcl On Ocn Sd Of Ave
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color BEIGE
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 251 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1997
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,634 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Other, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Den, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar
Windows:
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Contemporary
Year Built: 1997
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Stone
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Heating Zones: 8
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Balcony, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage: 224.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 6
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Pool: Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Ocean, Ocean, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Deeded Rights)
Community Amenities:
School District
Marblehead School District local
A-
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0.4% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.2% In-School
↓ 5.1% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

5 schools
Devereux - Marblehead
1.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Epstein Hillel School
1.7 mi
Grades K-08
Tower School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School
1.6 mi | #150 of 825 | Score: 57.0
Dropped 49 spots from last year
-1.2 below state avg
438 students Moderate
Grades PK-03
A+
Glover School
1.9 mi | #48 of 825 | Score: 62.4
Improved 62 spots from last year
+4.2 above state avg
317 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades PK-03
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
B+
Marblehead Community Charter Public School
1.5 mi | #109 of 352 | Score: 48.5
Improved 100 spots from last year
-9.7 below state avg
226 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades 04-08
B+
Village School
1.6 mi | #266 of 825 | Score: 51.8
Dropped 77 spots from last year
-6.4 below state avg
480 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 04-06
A-
Marblehead Veterans Middle School
1.2 mi | #88 of 352 | Score: 50.8
Dropped 35 spots from last year
-7.4 below state avg
347 students Moderate
Grades 07-08
H

High Schools

1 school
A-
Marblehead High School
1.4 mi | #82 of 346 | Score: 62.5
Dropped 39 spots from last year
+4.3 above state avg
807 students Moderate
20 sports • 2,426 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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244 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead MA 01945

Marblehead, MA 01945

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kathleen Sullivan
Listing Office RE/MAX Advantage Real Estate
Office Phone 978-927-9100
Agent MLS ID C4383955
Office MLS ID C58300
Listing Data Updated Jun 9, 2000 11:14 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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