$831,000
SOLD JUL 17, 2025

56 Prospect St Marblehead, MA 01945

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,623 Sq Ft
9,090 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$512 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Custom Closet System
  • Covered Deck
  • Marblehead High School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of July 2025

"Sky Rock" was aptly named in its day, as one could see out to the harbor and beyond ! Nestled now in trees, the ocean breezes are still there to be enjoyed ! With both an entry foyer and side foyer as well there is easy access to the covered porch -truly a gathering center for family & friends. The main floor has a living room with fireplace/wood stove insert, formal dining room, center playroom/den, an eat-in kitchen with wood stove & sliders to the oversized sun-filled back deck, a laundry& a half bath. The second floor has a primary bedroom (formerly two bedrooms) plus two additional bedrooms and a shared bath.The wrap around porch and back deck offer over 500 square feet of exterior living space with steps out to the amazing yard. There are several unique specimen trees -a Rose Margaretta, a Black Walnut, a River Birch, an Umbrella Pine,& several Rose of Sharon bushes interspersed among the open yard areas & the perennial gardens.Bonus:12'x12' shed for garden equip., bikes etc.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Stewart

Compass Listed on: 06/18/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Nadia Bonum - bonum real estate

Bonum Real Estate LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,104

Year Built

  • Built in 1860

Lot Details

  • 9,090 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned CR

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Cellulose Insulation
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,623 Sq Ft Home
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Play Room
  • Center Hall
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Dirt Floor
  • Block Basement Construction

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Covered Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Public&Private Elementary And Middle School
  • Public High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2023569

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,104

Year Built

Built in 1860

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1860
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Slider, Lighting - Overhead, Play Room, Foyer, Center Hall, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 151.041666666
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 68
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 2568
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 32.388888888
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 68
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 127
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Deck - Exterior, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 216.125
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 201.25
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Sconce
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Dirt Floor, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1623
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1623
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 520.64
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 512.01
  • MAIN SO: AN5437
  • Insulation: Full, Blown In, Cellulose - Sprayed

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: Essex
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2023569
  • Zoning: CR
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9090
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 68

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7104.25
  • Tax Book Number: 10273

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Public
  • Elementary School: Public&Private
  • Middle Or Junior School: Public&Private

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 1989
Sold by
Bartlett Mary C
Bought by
Cormier Wm Paul
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
Deed $90,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $145,000 No Value Available
Closed $20,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Sold $831,000 -1.7% $512 / Sq Ft
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2025 06/18/25 For Sale $845,000 -- $521 / 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 $7,104 $785,000 $581,900 $203,100
2024 $7,463 $832,900 $633,600 $199,300
2023 $6,548 $654,800 $491,400 $163,400
2022 $6,087 $578,600 $420,300 $158,300
2021 $5,543 $532,000 $375,000 $157,000
2020 $5,904 $568,200 $426,700 $141,500
2019 $5,409 $503,600 $362,100 $141,500
2018 $5,408 $490,700 $349,200 $141,500
2017 $5,117 $464,800 $323,300 $141,500
2016 $4,831 $435,200 $297,400 $137,800
2015 $4,679 $422,300 $284,500 $137,800
2014 $4,354 $392,600 $258,600 $134,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73393124

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MARB-000110-000037