Dimensions12.4 x 13.4
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wood
LevelSecond
42 Locust St, Marblehead MA 01945
Marblehead, MA 01945 • Goldthwait
$1,225,000
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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.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$513/sq ft
Area Median
$643/sq ft
Difference
20.3%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
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.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
17.5%
Price Range
66
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73595161
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Oct 26, 2026
$1,485,000
MLS #73595161 - Active
Sold
Jul 10, 2025
$1,225,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 66
Listed for Sale
Apr 10, 2025
$1,475,000
Original listing
Agent: Thomas Beauregard
Office: Keller Williams Realty Evolution
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,485,000 | - | - | MLS #73595161 - Active |
| 07/10/2025 | ✓ Sold | $1,225,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/10/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,475,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1925
Living Area
2,388 sq ft
Lot Size
0.23 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
2
Total Rooms
10
Interior
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Hot Water, Oil, Electric
Cooling
Passive Cooling, Other, Whole House Fan
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Crawl Space, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
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
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
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Craftsman
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch, Deck - Wood
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Total Spaces
6
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$12,231
Assessed Value
$1,351,500
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller 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.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Gray
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
Additional 120 sq ft in heated cottage/office w/attic cooling fan included in total square footage.
Documents
None
County
Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
66 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,388 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,388 sq ft above grade
0 sq ft below grade
Dimensions11.1 x 12.2
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wood
LevelSecond
Dimensions5.6 x 7.6
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Sconce
LevelSecond
Dimensions5.11 x 9.8
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
LevelFirst
Dimensions11.9 x 11.9
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Lighting - Overhead
LevelFirst
Dimensions11.9 x 13.9
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Lighting - Overhead
LevelFirst
Dimensions3.8 x 3.9
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
LevelFirst
Dimensions13.5 x 24.2
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Lighting - Sconce
LevelFirst
Dimensions13.5 x 18.1
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
LevelMain,First
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Deck - Wood
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (3)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
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
Windows:
Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement:
Full, Crawl Space, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
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
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Craftsman
Year Built:
1925
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Central, Forced Air, Hot Water, Oil, Electric
Heating Zones:
5
Cooling:
Passive Cooling, Other, Whole House Fan
Cooling Zones:
2
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Attic Vent Elec.
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage:
100.00 ft
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
6
Parking Features:
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
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
Nearby Schools
School District
Marblehead School District local
A-
School Safety
2024-25
0.4%
Low
0.4%
Suspensions
0.2%
In-School
5.1% below state avg
Elementary Schools
5 schools
Devereux - Marblehead
0.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Epstein Hillel School
0.7 mi
Grades K-08
Tower School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School
0.6 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
0.8 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
Middle Schools
3 schools
B+
Village School
0.9 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
B+
Marblehead Community Charter Public School
1.4 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
A-
Marblehead Veterans Middle School
0.5 mi
|
#88 of 352
|
Score: 50.8
Dropped 35 spots from last year
-7.4 below state avg
347 students
Moderate
Grades 07-08
High Schools
1 school
A-
Marblehead High School
0.3 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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Neighborhood
Goldthwait
42 Locust St, Marblehead MA 01945
Marblehead, MA 01945
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Thomas Beauregard
Listing Office
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Office Phone
978-927-8700
Agent MLS ID
C0001626
Office MLS ID
C95098
Listing Data Updated
Jul 10, 2025 11:49 AM EDT
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