279 West Shore Drive, Marblehead MA 01945

Marblehead, MA 01945
$770,000
Est. $4,098/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,656
Sq Ft
$465
Price/Sq Ft
0.19
Acres
1953
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
26
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 29, 2025 • MLS# 73309828

About this home

Charming cape-cod style home set back behind the locust trees. This spacious home features 6+ rooms and 2 baths. The first floor offers front-to-back living room w/built in shelves, a fireplace & bay window overlooking the yard. The dining room has 2 built in china cabinets & closet for extra storage. The family room is large and dramatic, featuring a slightly vaulted ceiling and a sliding glass door that opens to the yard. The eat-in kitchen has white cabinets, granite countertops, adjacent to the sunroom with a sliding glass door leading to the deck. Additionally, there is a full bath on this level. The second floor consists of two nice sized bedrooms with ample closet space, a smaller third bedroom or office, & a hallway bath. The home includes a one-car garage underneath & additional parking for two cars in the driveway. The beautiful yard is filled with mature evergreens and trees & abuts Bud Orne Park. Close to Stramski and Grace Oliver Beach & easy access to Salem.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $779,900
Final Sale Price: $770,000
Difference: $9,900 (-1.3%)
Performance Metrics
98.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
26
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $471
Sale $/sq ft: $465
This property sold for $465 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.3% below the original asking price.

With only 26 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1953
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,656 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Interior Features

Flooring
Plywood, Tile, Hardwood, Wood Laminate
Heating
Forced Air, Oil, Propane
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry Features
In Basement
Basement Details
Full, Garage Access, Unfinished

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Cape
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Deck
Patio/Porch Features
Deck
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Features
Ocean, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.19 acres
Lot Size
8,383 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1900
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
Yes
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Covered Parking Spaces
1

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/Less

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Marina, Private School, Public School
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$5,730
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$639,500
Parcel Number
2025600
Zoning
SR

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
24 hour response on offers.

Location

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Neighborhood

279 West Shore Drive, Marblehead MA 01945

Marblehead, MA 01945

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $478
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

1.3%
Price Range
28
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Dec 17, 2024
$770,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 28
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Listed for Sale
Nov 5, 2024
$779,900
Original listing
Agent: Beth Jacobs Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Nov 5, 2024 New Listing Added $779,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
26 days
Price per Sq Ft
$465

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $5,730 $639,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,730
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$639,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Beth Jacobs
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
Agent MLS ID C3523176
Office MLS ID AN6221

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