Seller's Agent in 2025
Melissa Dias Lopes
J. Barrett & Company
(617) 835-2394
6 in this area
137 Total Sales
246 Ocean Ave Marblehead, MA 01945
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,443
Sq Ft
0.44
Acres
Highlights
- Private Waterfront
- Marina
- Golf Course Community
- Marblehead High School Rated A
- Ocean View
- Wine Cellar
About This Home
As of March 2025Discover "Twelve Lanterns," a Mediterranean villa steeped in history, perched high on rock ledge overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, a secret gem on Marblehead Neck. Designed & commissioned by Isabella Stewart Gardner in 1911, this home is a true testament to her love for Italy, Spain, & the Mediterranean w/ exquisite details like decorative tiles, arched doorways, vaulted ceilings, & a soaring tower w/ 12 windows offering panoramic views. Stroll through wooden gates, mature gardens & up stone steps, to this 4-bedroom residence w/ a primary suite on the main level. The kitchen, primary bath & windows were updated in 2003 while preserving the home's historical charm. In 2009 an additional jewel was added, a separate artist studio, complete w/ heat, electricity & 1/2 bath-perfect for creative work or large projects, w/ doors large enough for a car or boat. Other features include: a generator, outdoor pizza oven, deeded beach path & a detached 2-car garage. Timeless Charm & Modern Convenience
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,948
Year Built
- Built in 1911
Lot Details
- 0.44 Acre Lot
- Private Waterfront
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
- Gentle Sloping Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Garden
- Property is zoned LSR
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Side Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Ocean
- Scenic Vista
Home Design
- Italianate Architecture
- Villa
- Frame Construction
- Clay Roof
- Stone
Interior Spaces
- 2,443 Sq Ft Home
- Wired For Sound
- Beamed Ceilings
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Decorative Lighting
- Light Fixtures
- Insulated Windows
- Window Screens
- French Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Insulated Doors
- Entryway
- Wine Cellar
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
- Gallery
- Attic Access Panel
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Stove
- Range with Range Hood
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Stone
- Concrete
- Granite
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Walk-In Closet
- Double Vanity
- Pedestal Sink
- Bathtub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Water Access
- Walking Distance to Water
- Deck
- Patio
- Separate Outdoor Workshop
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 4 Cooling Zones
- 4 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Generator Hookup
- Power Generator
- Water Heater
- Internet Available
Additional Features
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
- Property is near schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M: 0903 B: 8 L: 0,2027921
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Near Conservation Area
Amenities
- Shops
Recreation
- Marina
- Golf Course Community
- Tennis Courts
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 21, 2024
Closed on
Feb 25, 2025
Sold by
Jill Martuza 2006 T S and Jill Martuza
Bought by
Flaherty Andrew P and Flaherty Deena M
Seller's Agent
Melissa Dias Lopes
J. Barrett & Company
Buyer's Agent
Jack Attridge
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$1,999,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$299,000
-14.96%
Views
235
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$87,023
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.28%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 17, 2007
Sold by
Martuza Robert and Martuza Susan Jill
Bought by
Martuza Susan Jill
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 21, 2003
Sold by
Moretto Denise M and Vanwittengerghe Robert J
Bought by
Martuza Robert and Martuza Susan Jill
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
5.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | $1,700,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $1,700,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $1,700,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $1,030,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,030,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $359,650 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $750,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2025 03/07/25 | Sold | $1,700,000 | -15.0% | $696 / Sq Ft |
| 01/19/2025 01/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/10/2025 01/10/25 | For Sale | $1,999,000 | 0.0% | $818 / Sq Ft |
| 12/10/2024 12/10/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/17/2024 11/17/24 | Price Changed | $1,999,000 | -7.0% | $818 / Sq Ft |
| 10/21/2024 10/21/24 | For Sale | $2,149,000 | -- | $880 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $18,465 | $2,040,300 | $1,615,300 | $425,000 |
| 2024 | $17,948 | $2,003,100 | $1,569,100 | $434,000 |
| 2023 | $18,598 | $1,859,800 | $1,499,900 | $359,900 |
| 2022 | $17,639 | $1,676,700 | $1,326,800 | $349,900 |
| 2021 | $16,604 | $1,593,500 | $1,246,100 | $347,400 |
| 2020 | $17,653 | $1,699,000 | $1,384,500 | $314,500 |
| 2019 | $17,008 | $1,583,600 | $1,269,100 | $314,500 |
| 2018 | $15,926 | $1,445,200 | $1,130,700 | $314,500 |
| 2017 | $15,912 | $1,445,200 | $1,130,700 | $314,500 |
| 2016 | $15,658 | $1,410,600 | $1,096,100 | $314,500 |
| 2015 | $15,468 | $1,396,000 | $1,096,100 | $299,900 |
| 2014 | $15,408 | $1,389,400 | $1,096,100 | $293,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Melissa Dias Lopes
-
Jack Attridge
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jack Attridge
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(781) 883-3200
111 in this area
125 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73304663
APN: MARB-000903-000008
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