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About this home
Goldthwait neighborhood single family home on an expansive 10,000sf lot, featuring beautiful hardwood wood floors and period detail. An expansion, added a kitchen with recent new appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry and convenient breakfast bar. Spacious first-floor main bedroom suite with a full bath glass/tile enclosed shower and generous closets.The first-floor also offers a spacious living room with wood burning fireplace and direct access to a large three-season porch, a dining room with built-in china cabinet, a laundry/butler’s pantry wet bar, and a half bath. Upstairs, the second main bedroom suite features a vaulted ceiling, three large closets, a sitting room or nursery, and a half bath with space to convert to a full bath. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and storage complete the second floor. Updates include all roof coverings, 200 amp electric service, wiring, exterior painting, interior painting, windows, mud room, exterior shutters, landscaping, cottage converted to home office, new white perimeter fencing, EV charger in 2-car garage, open and rebuilt staircase to 2nd level, all toilets, all appliances and gas hot water heater. See attached improvement list. Enjoy the expansive rear deck, professionally landscaped yard, large detached two-car garage, ample driveway parking, and renovated Devereux Cottage with heat and attic fan—ideal for a private office or guest space. Short distance to Goldthwait Beach, Salt Marsh, Devereux Beach playground and seasonal restaurant. Harbor access for boats, kayak/paddle board racks and year round dog friendly Riverhead Beach. Location Location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
10,000 sq ftLot Size
$623Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Steven White• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Clifton, located between Marblehead Harbor and Salem Harbor, is a coastal and residential Marblehead neighborhood with rocky shoreline views and winding, stone-walled lanes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Causeway at Lafayette Street, where harbor breezes meet a steady rhythm of walkers, cyclists, and small-boat traffic. Saltbox and shingle-style homes sit beside pocket gardens and granite outcrops, giving the streetscape a distinctly maritime New England feel. The Marblehead Rail Trail adds a car-free corridor for daily routines. Community touchstones include The Landing Restaurant, Maddie’s Sail Loft, and the Marblehead Museum.
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Market insights
42 Locust St · $1,485,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.1%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,485,000
Median sale price in this area is $755,937. (49% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floor plan
Ceiling fans
Walk-in closet
Office
Mudroom
Bonus room
Wet bar
Insulated doors
Insulated windows
Storm windows
Full, unfinished basement with interior entry and bulkhead
Living room fireplace
Remodeled
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms: two on the first floor, one on the main level, and one on the second floor
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and two half bathrooms
Remodeled full bathroom with tiled shower on the first floor
Remodeled half bathroom on the first floor
Full bathroom on the second floor
Kitchen
Dining area
Stone or granite countertops
Stainless steel appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Range hood
Laundry & utility
First-floor laundry
Washer and electric dryer hookups
Washer and dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Oil hot-water heating
Window air conditioning
Whole-house fan
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Enclosed porch
Deck
Rain gutters
Professional landscaping
Sprinkler system
Garden
Guest house
Gentle slope and level areas
Public beach access near the ocean
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Detached, oversized garage with two spaces
Eight open parking spaces
Garage door opener
Garage storage and workshop
Side-facing garage
Paved driveway and off-street parking
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter and stone foundation
Shingle and rubber roof
Renovated since construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breakers
200+ amp electrical service
HOA & community
Community amenities include parks, tennis courts, walking and jogging trails, golf, and public transportation
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Classic Craftsman style home in highly desirable Goldthwait neighborhood. This double lot property has been well-maintained, boasting beautiful wood floors and period details. Expanded in 2011 adding a new kitchen with granite counters, cherry cabinets, custom pantry, and island, and a new 1st floor main bedroom suite with full bath and generous closets. First floor also offers a spacious living room with fireplace and direct access to a large 3-season porch; a dining room with built-in china cabinet, a laundry/butler’s pantry, and half bath. Upstairs, a 2nd main bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling, 3 large closets, sitting room/nursery and 1/2 bath (space to convert to full); 2 more bedrooms, a full bath, and storage. Outside, you’ll find an expansive rear yard deck, professional landscaping, a large detached 2-car garage, ample driveway parking, and a renovated “Devereux Cottage” for private office or guests with heat and attic fan, all minutes to the beach, harbor, town and schools.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,067 (+11.9%)
$861,300 + $345,400
$1,206,700
2022
$10,788 (+1.2%)
$689,000 + $336,500
$1,025,500
2021
$10,663 (+16.4%)
$689,000 + $334,300
$1,023,300
2020
$9,161 (−0.3%)
$583,000 + $298,700
$881,700
2019
$9,185 (+3.9%)
$556,500 + $298,700
$855,200
2018
$8,840 (+5.3%)
$503,500 + $298,700
$802,200
2017
$8,395 (+0.9%)
$463,800 + $298,700
$762,500
2016
$8,316 (+1.0%)
$450,500 + $298,700
$749,200
2014
$8,234 (+2.6%)
$450,500 + $292,000
$742,500
2013
$8,022 (+2.5%)
$450,500 + $288,900
$739,400
2012
$7,824 (+26.4%)
$463,800 + $279,900
$743,700
2011
$6,188 (−8.2%)
$463,800 + $142,300
$606,100
2010
$6,742 (+10.5%)
$556,500 + $148,000
$704,500
2009
$6,099
$550,000 + $128,400
$678,400
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,130
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,130
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2022165
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Jul 28, 2025 • Active
Gas fitter
Gas
Jul 22, 2025 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Marblehead, MA • 01945
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Marblehead. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 42 Locust St
$1,489,047
$4,047 over list price of $1.49M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $1.7M.