$752,000
SOLD MAR 19, 2025

47 Ruby Ave Marblehead, MA 01945

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,834 Sq Ft
9,200 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$410 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Marblehead High School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to this meticulously maintained 1920 Craftsman-style home, where vintage charm and elegance meets modern comfort! Located in the sought after Clifton neighborhood, this 3-bedroom gem sits on a large 9,200 sq. ft. lot with sweeping views of Tedesco Country Club & Golf Course. The beautiful farmer’s porch leads you inside where you’ll find hardwood floors throughout and many classic architectural details including two fireplaces. The current owner has brought back many of its original features while incorporating energy-efficient updates for today’s lifestyle. Located just minutes from Preston Beach and the many shopping and dining options of Vinnin Square, this move-in-ready home is a rare opportunity to own a timeless beauty in an unbeatable location in Marblehead! Offers to be reviewed on Monday, February 10 at 3pm. Please allow 24 hours for response.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gayle MacEachern Colinet

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 02/04/2025

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Paula DAngelo-Pickett

Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,804

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 9,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned SR

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Blown-In Insulation

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Insulated Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Glover Elementary School
  • Villag&Veterans Middle School
  • Marblehead High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 0039
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2020171

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Clifton Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,804

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Subdivision Name: Clifton
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • Compensation Based On: Compensation Offered but Not in MLS
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 165.208333
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 104
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 164
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 51.527777
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 141.3125
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Area: 141.333333
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 218.666666
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Bulkhead
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1204
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 630
  • Living Area: 1834
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 397.98
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 410.03
  • MAIN SO: AN6181
  • Insulation: Blown In

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2020171
  • Zoning: SR
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9200
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 86
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6804
  • Tax Block: 0039
  • Tax Book Number: 25437
  • Tax Lot: 0
  • Tax Map Number: 0014

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Marblehead
  • Elementary School: Glover
  • Middle Or Junior School: Villag&Veterans

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2013
Sold by
Knapp Ft and Knapp Matthew K
Bought by
Knapp Matthew E
Total Days on Market
6

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$258,000
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2003
Sold by
Knapp Matthew E and Smirne Cristina Mara
Bought by
Knapp Matthew E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2003
Sold by
Gransbury Elizabeth P and Gransbury Steven L
Bought by
Knapp Matthew E and Smirne Cristina M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 1999
Sold by
Hawes Michael L and Dyer Cary A
Bought by
Gransbury Steven L and Gransbury Elizabeth P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 1998
Sold by
Giblin Joseph J and Giblin Ellen M
Bought by
Hawes Michael L and Dyer Cary A
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
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $388,800 --
Deed $388,800 --
Deed $285,000 --
Deed $285,000 --
Deed $240,000 --
Deed $240,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $532,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $532,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $258,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/19/2025 03/19/25 Sold $752,000 +3.0% $410 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 For Sale $729,900 -- $398 / 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 $6,901 $762,500 $583,600 $178,900
2024 $6,804 $759,400 $583,600 $175,800
2023 $6,779 $677,900 $531,800 $146,100
2022 $6,541 $621,800 $479,900 $141,900
2021 $6,063 $581,900 $441,000 $140,900
2020 $5,903 $568,100 $441,000 $127,100
2019 $5,684 $529,200 $402,100 $127,100
2018 $5,545 $503,200 $376,100 $127,100
2017 $5,255 $477,300 $350,200 $127,100
2016 $5,009 $451,300 $324,200 $127,100
2015 $4,713 $425,400 $298,300 $127,100
2014 $4,320 $389,500 $272,400 $117,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73332388

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MARB-000014-000039