$836,000
SOLD JUN 27, 2025

159 Elm St Unit 2 Marblehead, MA 01945

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,732 Sq Ft
1900 Built

Recently Sold

$483 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Marblehead High School Rated A
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of June 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mindy McMahon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead Listed on: 05/13/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

Last Buyer's Agent

Liz Walters

Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,923

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • Near Conservation Area
  • Stone Wall
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,732 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Dining Area
  • Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Stone Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Brown Elementary School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2024648

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 2 Units
  • 159 Elm St. Condominiums Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,923

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Compensation Offered but Not in MLS
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Courtyard)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Skylight, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Deck - Exterior, Double Vanity, Exterior Access
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Third
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Vinyl, Second Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access
  • Basement: Y
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1732
  • Living Area: 1732
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 453.23
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 482.68
  • MAIN SO: AN6181
  • Insulation: Mixed, Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Garden, Screens, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Bay, Harbor, Ocean, Walk to, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Stone/Gravel, Exclusive Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association, No Management

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2024648
  • Zoning: SR
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 499

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6923
  • Tax Book Number: 36487

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 2

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Brown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2017
Closed on
Jan 23, 2018
Sold by
Kelley Patricia A
Bought by
Harriman Madelyn
Seller's Agent
Mary Stewart
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mindy McMahon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
List Price
$528,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-0.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.87%
Original Mortgage
$498,750
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2007
Sold by
Robinson Karen K and Kelley Patricia A
Bought by
Kelley Patricia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 1992
Sold by
Rosen Mark A and Estey Paula
Bought by
Kelley Patricia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1988
Sold by
Cruse Stephen L
Bought by
Rosen Mark A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $525,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $180,000 --
Deed $242,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $490,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $485,700 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $498,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $155,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $160,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $836,000 +6.5% $483 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Sale $785,000 +49.5% $453 / Sq Ft
01/23/2018 01/23/18 Sold $525,000 -0.6% $303 / Sq Ft
12/19/2017 12/19/17 Pending -- -- --
12/07/2017 12/07/17 For Sale $528,000 0.0% $305 / Sq Ft
11/28/2017 11/28/17 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2017 11/14/17 For Sale $528,000 -- $305 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,921 $764,700 $0 $764,700
2024 $6,851 $764,600 $0 $764,600
2023 $6,389 $638,900 $0 $638,900
2022 $6,132 $582,900 $0 $582,900
2021 $5,993 $575,100 $0 $575,100
2020 $5,171 $497,700 $0 $497,700
2019 $4,776 $444,700 $0 $444,700
2018 $4,288 $389,100 $0 $389,100
2017 $4,067 $369,400 $0 $369,400
2016 $3,775 $340,100 $0 $340,100
2015 $3,854 $347,800 $0 $347,800
2014 $3,697 $333,400 $0 $333,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73373897

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MARB-000128-000014-000002