For sale

$2,650,000

4 Ballast Ln, Marblehead, MA 01945

5beds

2,736sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

8,795 Square Feet Lot

$2,580,400 Zestimate^®

$969/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Wood-burning fireplaceOcean peeksNew deckWraparound porchFour bedroomsSunlight fills every roomFenced yard

Perched on spectacular Marblehead Neck, this renovated Victorian blends timeless charm with modern comfort. A wood-burning fireplace, chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, butler’s pantry, wraparound porch, and new deck set the tone for gracious living. Sunlight fills every room, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. The first floor offers seamless spaces for gathering, while the second includes four bedrooms—one en suite—plus a full bath and convenient laundry. The third floor is a private retreat with ocean peeks. Enjoy a fenced yard, three-car parking with EV charging, and an unfinished basement (~1,000 sf) and garage ready for your vision. With easy access to Marblehead’s beaches, shops, restaurants, and historic waterfront, this home offers the best of coastal New England living. Schedule your visit today!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Internet Available - Broadband, High Speed Internet
Flooring: Hardwood
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,736
Total interior livable area: 2,736 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,736

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Detached, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved
Garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio
Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Waterfront features: Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Lot

Size: 8,795 Square Feet
Features: Easements, Level

Details

Parcel number: M:0915 B:0011 L:0,2028197
Zoning: LSR

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Marblehead

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $969/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,705,400
Annual tax amount: $14,598
Date on market: 9/16/2025
Exclusions: Wall Sconces In Family Room On First Floor Are Not Included With Property Purchase.

Estimated market value

$2,580,400

$2.45M - $2.71M

$5,086/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/17/2025	Listed for sale	$2,650,000-3.6%$969/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73431612 Report a problem
7/7/2025	Listing removed	$2,750,000$1,005/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73346938 Report a problem
3/18/2025	Listed for sale	$2,750,000+207.3%$1,005/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73346938 Report a problem
4/21/2017	Sold	$895,000$327/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/19/2017	Pending sale	$895,000$327/sqft
Source: William Raveis Real Estate #72131330 Report a problem
3/16/2017	Listed for sale	$895,000$327/sqft
Source: William Raveis Real Estate #72131330 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$13,534 -15.3%	$1,495,500 -16.1%
2024	$15,979 +21.3%	$1,783,400 +35.3%
2023	$13,177	$1,317,700
2022	$13,177 +6.2%	$1,317,700 +10.6%
2021	$12,410 -0.8%	$1,191,000 -1.1%
2020	$12,507 +8.3%	$1,203,800 +12%
2019	$11,544 +6.3%	$1,074,900 +9.1%
2018	$10,856 +2.8%	$985,100 +2.7%
2017	$10,563 +4.8%	$959,400 +5.6%
2016	$10,080 +0.2%	$908,100
2015	$10,062 +3.6%	$908,100 +3.7%
2014	$9,714 +10.3%	$875,900 +7.9%
2013	$8,808 -3%	$811,800 -5.9%
2012	$9,080 +1.5%	$863,100 -1.5%
2011	$8,943 -5.6%	$875,900 -11.5%
2010	$9,469 +15.8%	$989,400 +8.7%
2009	$8,180 -12.5%	$909,900 -18.9%
2008	$9,353 +7.5%	$1,121,500
2007	$8,703 +26.3%	$1,121,500 +37.2%
2006	$6,889 +2.1%	$817,200
2005	$6,750 -13.1%	$817,200 -10.8%
2004	$7,766 +25.7%	$915,800 +24.8%
2003	$6,179 +14.9%	$733,900 +29.6%
2002	$5,380 +1.1%	$566,300 +18.5%
2000	$5,323	$477,800