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159 Elm St. # 2, Marblehead MA 01945

Marblehead, MA 01945
$836,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,732
Sq Ft
$483
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
2
Parking
19
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 13, 2025 • MLS# 73373897 Copied! • Updated Jun 28, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $785,000
Final Sale Price: $836,000
Difference: +$51,000 (+6.5%)
Performance Metrics
106.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
19
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $453
Sale $/sq ft: $483
This property sold for $483 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 19 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
$483/sq ft
Area Average
$288/sq ft
Difference
+67.7%

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

About this home

Sun-drenched and full of charm, updated through the years this 3-bed, 2-bath townhouse condo blends timeless period architectural details with modern comforts. Enjoy the feel of a single-family home with a private entrance, separate yard, and two dedicated parking spaces. The open-concept main level is ideal for entertaining, featuring a spacious living and dining area that flows into a bright, kitchen. Upstairs, two generous bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath with in-unit laundry and ample closet space. The top floor offers a private bedroom, full bath, home office nook, and a sunny deck overlooking the back garden perfectly located near both old and new sections of Marblehead, and just moments from shops, restaurants, conservation areas, and the bike trail—this is a true Marblehead gem.

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Property History

Market Insights

6.1%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jun 27, 2025
$836,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 13, 2025
$785,000
Original listing
Agent: Mindy McMahon Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,923 $764,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,923
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$764,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,732 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Vinyl, Second Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Wood, Patio, Garden, Screens, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood, Patio
Features Off Street, Assigned, Stone/gravel, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $6,923
Assessed Value $764,000

HOA & Community

Fee Includes Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Seller Disclosures Please See Attached Sellers Statement For Any Disclosures-
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws (3)
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 21 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,732 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
3
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Dining Room
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Second Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bedroom3
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bedroom2
Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Third Floor

Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Master Bedroom
Skylight, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Deck - Exterior, Double Vanity, Exterior Access

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Main,First Floor

Kitchen
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
Living Room
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Y
Laundry: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Vinyl, Second Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Effective Year (Renovated): 1985
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

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

3 schools
Devereux - Marblehead
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
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
Tower School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
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
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
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
H

High Schools

3 schools
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
B+
Salem Academy Charter School
1.8 mi | #139 of 346 | Score: 56.7
Improved 97 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
480 students Diverse
10 sports • 568 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
B
Salem High School
2.8 mi | #144 of 346 | Score: 56.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-2.1 below state avg
952 students Diverse
18 sports • 1,080 athletes
Early College Program Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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159 Elm St. # 2, Marblehead MA 01945

Marblehead, MA 01945

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mindy McMahon
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
Office Phone 781-631-9511
Agent MLS ID CT001534
Office MLS ID AN6221
Listing Data Updated Jun 28, 2025 5:45 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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