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42 Locust St, Marblehead MA 01945

Marblehead, MA 01945 • Goldthwait
$1,225,000
Est. $6,520/month
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,388
Sq Ft
$513
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1925
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
65
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 29, 2025 • MLS# 73357807

About this home

Classic Craftsman style home in highly desirable Goldthwait neighborhood. This double lot property has been well-maintained, boasting beautiful wood floors and period details. Expanded in 2011 adding a new kitchen with granite counters, cherry cabinets, custom pantry, and island, and a new 1st floor main bedroom suite with full bath and generous closets. First floor also offers a spacious living room with fireplace and direct access to a large 3-season porch; a dining room with built-in china cabinet, a laundry/butler’s pantry, and half bath. Upstairs, a 2nd main bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling, 3 large closets, sitting room/nursery and 1/2 bath (space to convert to full); 2 more bedrooms, a full bath, and storage. Outside, you’ll find an expansive rear yard deck, professional landscaping, a large detached 2-car garage, ample driveway parking, and a renovated “Devereux Cottage” for private office or guests with heat and attic fan, all minutes to the beach, harbor, town and schools.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,475,000
Final Sale Price: $1,225,000
Difference: $250,000 (-16.9%)
Performance Metrics
83.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
65
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $618
Sale $/sq ft: $513
This property sold for $513 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 16.9% below the original asking price.

The property spent 65 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,388 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Hot Water, Oil, Electric
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Passive Cooling, Other, Whole House Fan
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Sconce, Closet, Attic Access, Breezeway, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet - Double, Lighting - Overhead, Beadboard, Bathroom, Sitting Room, Sun Room, Bonus Room, Vestibule
Laundry Features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Washer Hookup, Beadboard, Sink, First Floor
Basement Details
Full, Crawl Space, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor, Concrete, Unfinished
Window Features
Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Door Features
Storm Door(s), French Doors

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Craftsman
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Foundation Area
1,776 sq ft
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Deck - Wood
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Features
Beach Access, Harbor, Ocean, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.23 acres
Lot Size
10,000 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.2300
Lot Features
Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Frontage Length
100 ft
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
2

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Energy Efficient Features
Attic Vent Elec.

Community & HOA

Subdivision
Goldthwait
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$12,231
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$1,351,500
Tax Block
15
Tax Map Number
67
Parcel Number
2022165
Zoning
SR

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Plaster walls & ceilings; built-ins & glass cabinets; whole house cooling fans in house & cottage; plumbed for outdoor shower; cottage down-to-studs renovation in 1992/3; large storage eaves over front porch; most windows/electric updated with a few original windows and some knob & tube remaining.
Listing Terms
Contract

Location

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Neighborhood

Goldthwait

42 Locust St, Marblehead MA 01945

Marblehead, MA 01945

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Brown Elemen
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Veterans
Rating information coming soon
High School
Marblehead High
Rating information coming soon

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $1,019
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

16.9%
Price Range
66
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Jul 10, 2025
$1,225,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 66
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Listed for Sale
Apr 10, 2025
$1,475,000
Original listing
Agent: Thomas Beauregard Office: Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 10, 2025 New Listing Added $1,475,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
65 days
Price per Sq Ft
$513

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $12,231 $1,351,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$12,231
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,351,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Thomas Beauregard
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Agent MLS ID C0001626
Office MLS ID C95098

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