Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated, this home effortlessly combines charm with modern comfort. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home showcases a fabulous white kitchen with peninsula seating open to attractive dining area. The sun-drenched living room is thoughtfully centered around a wood-burning fireplace, offering a cozy ambiance. French doors lead to separate sunroom/office space and there are hardwood floors throughout the home. Upstairs are three welcoming bedrooms, an updated full bath, and access to an unfinished attic space with potential. The finished basement adds space and versatility to the property and is perfect bonus/media room. Features include a large rear deck, fenced-in backyard and a separate one-car garage. All of this just a leisurely stroll away from Devereux Beach, Abbot Library, Brown Elementary School, the scenic bike path, and downtown's finest restaurants and shops. Experience the epitome of Marblehead living in this well-appointed and inviting home.
Sold for $854,000
$854,000
253 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA 01945
3beds
1,802sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$930,200 Zestimate®
$474/sqft
$3,916 Estimated rent
Home value
$930,200
$884,000 - $986,000
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 01, 2024 at 08:27am
Listed by:
The Murphy Group Lexington 781-771-5146,
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services 781-861-9600,
Meaghan S. Murphy 617-875-9845
Bought with:
Joy Rodgers
Coldwell Banker Realty - Manchester
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73211065
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access
- Level: Second
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 8 x 11
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
- Area: 20
- Dimensions: 5 x 4
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
- Area: 13
- Dimensions: 13 x 1
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Basement
- Area: 380
- Dimensions: 19 x 20
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 28 x 12
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Sun Room
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Radon Remediation System
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,802
- Total interior livable area: 1,802 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Ocean, Walk to, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach
Lot
- Size: 5,000 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: M:0086 B:0043 L:0,2022691
- Zoning: SR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Marblehead
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/25/2024 | Sold | $854,000+10.2%$474/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73211065 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2024 | Pending sale | $775,000$430/sqft |
Source:  William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #73211065 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2024 | Contingent | $775,000$430/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73211065 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $775,000+13.6%$430/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73211065 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2021 | Sold | $682,000+0.3%$378/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72882712 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,814 +9% | $752,900 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $6,252 -2.7% | $697,800 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $6,424 | $642,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01945
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Village SchoolGrades: 4-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Marblehead Veterans Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Marblehead High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brown
- Middle: Village
- High: Mhs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Essex County
- Marblehead
- 01945
- 253 Pleasant St