$725,000
SOLD JUN 23, 2025

38 Lafayette St Marblehead, MA 01945

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,179 Sq Ft
5,001 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$615 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Marblehead High School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Gatchell Playground

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 38 Lafayette St—a well maintained Cape-style home offering 3 bedrooms and hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen receives ample natural light and opens to a fenced backyard with a covered patio. Inside, you'll find a dedicated dining room and a cozy living room with a fireplace. This home also features a finished, heated one-car garage and a semi-finished basement. Recent improvements includes newer roof, updated appliances, replacement windows and doors, upgraded air conditioning, and electrical enhancements to support an EV charging port and mini-split system.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Collins

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 04/22/2025

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Meg McGowan

Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty

Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,678

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 5,001 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned SR

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,179 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 220 Volts

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0060 B:0040 L:0,2021962

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,678

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1179
  • Living Area: 1179
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 572.52
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 614.93
  • MAIN SO: AN4471

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront Features: 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0060 B:0040 L:0,2021962
  • Zoning: SR
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5001
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 29

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5678
  • Tax Book Number: 34959

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Suciu Bogdan N and Suciu Rebecca C
Bought by
Gorman Kaitlin and Roberston Kyle
Seller's Agent
Brandon Collins
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Meg McGowan
Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
7.41%
Views
34

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-48.08%
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Outstanding Balance
$620,000
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$45,784

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2016
Closed on
May 27, 2016
Sold by
Luck Steven
Bought by
Suciu Bogdan N and Suciu Rebecca C
Seller's Agent
Mindy Reichman
Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
Buyer's Agent
Susie Moniz
Buyers Brokers Only, LLC
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$405,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.62%
Original Mortgage
$385,700
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2008
Sold by
Rossi Patrick J and Rossi James V
Bought by
Luck Steven
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $725,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $406,000 --
Deed $300,500 --
Deed $300,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $620,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $180,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $370,200 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $380,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $385,700 FHA
Previous Owner $289,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $296,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Sold $725,000 +7.4% $615 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $675,000 +66.7% $573 / Sq Ft
05/27/2016 05/27/16 Sold $405,000 +1.5% $344 / Sq Ft
04/20/2016 04/20/16 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2016 04/13/16 For Sale $399,000 -- $338 / 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 $5,678 $627,400 $460,000 $167,400
2024 $4,685 $522,900 $414,000 $108,900
2023 $5,338 $533,800 $414,000 $119,800
2022 $4,878 $463,700 $345,000 $118,700
2021 $4,592 $440,700 $322,000 $118,700
2020 $4,643 $446,900 $345,000 $101,900
2019 $4,541 $422,800 $322,000 $100,800
2018 $4,279 $388,300 $287,500 $100,800
2017 $3,769 $342,300 $241,500 $100,800
2016 $3,544 $319,300 $218,500 $100,800
2015 $3,595 $324,500 $230,000 $94,500
2014 $3,320 $299,400 $207,000 $92,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73362770

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MARB-000060-000040