421 & 423 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead MA 01945

Marblehead, MA 01945 • Marblehead Neck
$5,500,000
Est. $29,273/month
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,915
Sq Ft
$930
Price/Sq Ft
0.84
Acres
1999
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
148
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 29, 2025 • MLS# 73253795

About this home

Rare Estate Offering - TIOGA TOWERS! 421 and 423 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead.Seaside living on the tip of Marblehead Neck, offering protected panoramic ocean views from Gloucester to Boston and beyond, with private steps to the ocean. .Custom-built in 1999, the shingle-style main home provides every modern amenity, including a four-floor elevator, yet it retains the elegance of the iconic Tioga Towers that was once occupied the grounds. The home was built with extraordinary views in mind, with multiple decks, balconies, and a tower with a roof deck that takes advantage of the 360-degree views.The separate 4-bedroom carriage house built in 1906 is in mid-renovation, and completes the estate with an eat-in kitchen, living and dining rooms, and an oversized garage. New roof (2022) and elevator (2024).

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $6,450,000
Final Sale Price: $5,500,000
Difference: $950,000 (-14.7%)
Performance Metrics
85.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
148
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,090
Sale $/sq ft: $930
This property sold for $930 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 14.7% below the original asking price.

At 148 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1999
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,915 sq ft
Total Rooms
15

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Marble, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Fireplace Features
Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
5
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Vacuum System, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Lighting - Sconce, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Pendant, Closet, Open Floorplan, Decorative Molding, Bathroom, Home Office, Library, Play Room, Foyer, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Laundry Chute, Wired for Sound, Elevator
Laundry Features
Laundry Chute, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Basement Details
Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Door Features
French Doors

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Victorian
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Fruit Trees, Guest House, Stone Wall
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered
Has Spa
No
View
Scenic View(s)
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
Waterfront, Ocean, Frontage, Direct Access, Harbor, Ocean, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private,Public)
Waterfront Property
Yes

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.84 acres
Lot Size
36,721 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.8400
Lot Features
Easements
Frontage Length
172 ft
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
3
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
8
Parking Features
Detached, Heated Garage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
3

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Energy Efficient Features
Thermostat

Community & HOA

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

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$53,081
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$5,924,200
Tax Block
22
Tax Map Number
924
Zoning
MULT HS

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Owner
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
The asking price incudes both properties, 421 and 423 Ocean Avenue. Please see the separate listing sheet in "document attachments" for the 4 bedroom carriage house at 423 Ocean Avenue. Dining Room is plumbed for a wet bar. The carriage house is mid-renovation, and is being sold "as is".
Exclusions
The Mermaid Door Handle, Ship Chandelier, Nantucket Planter And Lion Statues Are Excluded.

Location

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Neighborhood

Marblehead Neck

421 & 423 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead MA 01945

Marblehead, MA 01945

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $4,423
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

7.6%
Price Range
149
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jan 3, 2025
$5,500,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 149
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Listed for Sale
Jun 18, 2024
$5,950,000
Original listing
Agent: Traci Howe Office: Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 18, 2024 New Listing Added $5,950,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
148 days
Price per Sq Ft
$930

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $53,081 $5,924,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$53,081
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$5,924,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Traci Howe
Listing Office Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID C7505718
Office MLS ID AN4472

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