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159 Elm Street # 1, Marblehead MA 01945

Marblehead, MA 01945 • Old Town
$395,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,080
Sq Ft
$366
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
2
Parking
18
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 21, 2018 • MLS# 72381985 Copied! • Updated Oct 2, 2018

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $399,000
Final Sale Price: $395,000
Difference: $4,000 (-1.0%)
Performance Metrics
99.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $369
Sale $/sq ft: $366
This property sold for $366 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.0% below the original asking price.

With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$366/sq ft
Area Average
$288/sq ft
Difference
+27.1%

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

About this home

Perfect spot to call home right in the middle of town! Close to all the Marblehead shops, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and museums. Park your cars easily in the two spaces included in front of your entryway. Lovely pumpkin pine flooring on entire first and second floors. Sunny well designed living room and a renovated kitchen greet you as you open the door. Private brick patio with lush gardens just off your kitchen provides a serene oasis for you to relax and entertain as you wish. Gently wind your way to the second floor and you will be delighted to find a large room which can be your master bedroom and full bath with laundry and walk-in closet or a spacious family room and small office as your needs dictate. Come up to the third floor and enjoy a sweet bedroom and bath with skylights to bring in sunshine and moonbeams. Plenty of closet space on every level. All gas heat, hot water and cooking stove for your comfort. So much to love and so well maintained! Waiting for you!

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Property History

Market Insights

37.8%
Price Range
111
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73413994
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Sep 30, 2025
$635,000
MLS #73413994
Sold
Sep 26, 2018
$395,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 111
🏠
Listed for Sale
Aug 21, 2018
$399,000
Original listing
Agent: Lynne Breed Office: Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2108 $2,783 $252,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,783
Tax Year 2108
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$252,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,080 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 2
Basement Y
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Patio, Garden, Screens, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio
Features Off Street, Assigned, Stone/gravel, Unpaved
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $2,783
Assessed Value $252,500

HOA & Community

Fee Includes Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures No Condo Fee, Master Insurance Policy And Snow Removal And Landscaping Are Only Items Which Are Shared. This Unit Pays 1/3 Of Total Bills. Public Records State Age Of Building To Be 1900 And Exterior Historic Plaque States Age Of Building To Be 1735. Fireplaces Have Not Been Used By Seller.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Townhouse","Attached"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Sq Ft Disclosures Town record states 1080 FLA, Master Deed states 1039 FLA
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans (4)
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 20 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,080 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
3
Entry Level
1

Room Details

Second Floor

Bathroom1
6 x 9
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Cabinets - Upgraded, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Remodeled, Washer Hookup
Master Bedroom
12 x 17
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Cable Hookup, Remodeled

Third Floor

Bathroom2
6 x 6
Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Upgraded, Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass, Cabinets - Upgraded, Remodeled
Bedroom2
12 x 13
Bathroom - 3/4, Skylight, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Cable Hookup, Remodeled

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Main,First Floor

Kitchen
9 x 17
Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
Living Room
9 x 17
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Y
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Effective Year (Renovated): 1986
Structure Type: Townhouse, Attached
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Garden, Screens, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
E

Elementary Schools

5 schools
Devereux - Marblehead
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
Tower School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Epstein Hillel School
1.6 mi
Grades K-08
A
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School
0.9 mi | #161 of 824 | Score: 56.6
Dropped 60 spots from last year
-1.6 below state avg
445 students Moderate
Grades PK-03
A+
Glover School
1.5 mi | #63 of 824 | Score: 61.5
Improved 47 spots from last year
+3.3 above state avg
318 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades PK-03
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
B+
Marblehead Community Charter Public School
0.4 mi | #115 of 352 | Score: 48.0
Improved 94 spots from last year
-10.2 below state avg
192 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 04-08
B+
Village School
0.6 mi | #253 of 824 | Score: 52.3
Dropped 64 spots from last year
-5.9 below state avg
529 students Moderate
Grades 04-06
A-
Marblehead Veterans Middle School
0.5 mi | #83 of 352 | Score: 51.5
Dropped 30 spots from last year
-6.7 below state avg
411 students Less Diverse
Grades 07-08
H

High Schools

1 school
A-
Marblehead High School
1.0 mi | #80 of 346 | Score: 62.1
Dropped 37 spots from last year
+3.9 above state avg
861 students Less Diverse
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

Old Town

159 Elm Street # 1, Marblehead MA 01945

Marblehead, MA 01945

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lynne Breed
Listing Office Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 781-631-8800
Agent MLS ID C0001904
Office MLS ID AN4472
Listing Data Updated Oct 2, 2018 11:10 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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