$879,000
$20K PRICE DROP

53 Sewall St Marblehead, MA 01945

Estimated payment $5,262/month

Total Views 5,554
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,423 Sq Ft
$618 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Pine Flooring
  • Marblehead High School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

This antique colonial built in 1880 offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and is ideally situated in the heart of town just moments from shops, dining and transportation. Set on a gently curved lot, the home features a multi-level yard with an elevated backyard and abundant natural light throughout the day. Rich in character, each level reflects the warmth and craftsmanship of its era while offering a layout ready for thoughtful updates. The surrounding neighborhood captures the charm and convenience of in-town living .Additional highlights include a beautifully tiered yard and gardens, plenty of off-street parking, central air and gas heating. Offered as-is, this property presents a rare opportunity to enhance and personalize a timeless home in a sought-after location.

Listing Agent

Graeme Jones

Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead Listed on: 04/28/2026

Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,055

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Beach Front
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned GR

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,423 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer

Kitchen

  • Range
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Pine Flooring
  • Plywood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 5 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • 5 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Schools

  • Village Elementary School
  • Veteran's Middle School
  • MHS High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Knob And Tube Electrical Wiring
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 117 34 0,2024051

Community Details

Recreation

  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,055

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Plywood, Vinyl, Pine, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Third
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Basement: Partial, Walk-Out Access, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1423
  • Living Area: 1423
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Harbor, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 5
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Knob & Tube Wiring
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 117 34 0,2024051
  • Zoning: GR
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3049
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6055.09

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Mhs
  • Elementary School: Village
  • Middle Or Junior School: Veteran's

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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 $6,040 $667,400 $487,600 $179,800
2024 $5,755 $642,300 $465,900 $176,400
2023 $5,907 $590,700 $444,200 $146,500
2022 $5,313 $505,000 $363,000 $142,000
2021 $5,080 $487,500 $346,700 $140,800
2020 $4,912 $472,800 $346,700 $126,100
2019 $4,729 $440,300 $314,200 $126,100
2018 $4,634 $420,500 $292,500 $128,000
2017 $4,272 $388,000 $260,000 $128,000
2016 $4,221 $380,300 $249,200 $131,100
2015 $4,094 $369,500 $238,400 $131,100
2014 $3,693 $333,000 $205,900 $127,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/12/2026 05/12/26 Price Changed $879,000 -2.2% $618 / Sq Ft
04/28/2026 04/28/26 For Sale $899,000 0.0% $632 / Sq Ft
11/01/2019 11/01/19 Rented $2,800 -5.1% --
10/23/2019 10/23/19 Under Contract -- -- --
09/21/2019 09/21/19 Price Changed $2,950 -1.7% $2 / Sq Ft
08/26/2019 08/26/19 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
01/25/2019 01/25/19 Sold $409,000 -6.8% $287 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/14/2018 12/14/18 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2018 09/04/18 Price Changed $439,000 -4.6% $309 / Sq Ft
08/14/2018 08/14/18 For Sale $460,000 -- $323 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed $409,000 --
Not Resolvable $409,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $400,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73508620

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MARB-000117-000034

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