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About this home
Charming antique home built in 1725. This beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated single-family colonial offers five rooms, two bedrooms, and two-and-a-half baths, blending old world classic details with modern comfort. The first floor features a spacious living room/dining area with a gas fireplace and built in shelves. The well-appointed galley kitchen has stainless steel appliances, including a gas Viking stove and stone countertops. There is also a half bath. The second floor has a generous-sized primary bedroom with fireplace and ensuite bath with stackable washer/dryer. There is also a balcony overlooking the yard. The third floor has an additional large bedroom with an ensuite bath and a storage closet. Private fenced Beacon Hill yard which offers outdoor dining area, gardens and parking. Located in the heart of downtown Marblehead, this historic home offers an exceptional location within easy reach of shops, restaurants, the harbor, waterfront, and all that this coastal town has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1725Year Built
1,050 sq ftLot Size
$730Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Beth Jacobs• Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
Marblehead Historic District, located between Old Town Harbor and Marblehead Neck, is a historic and coastal Marblehead neighborhood with narrow colonial lanes and working waterfront views. Washington Street concentrates the district’s character, where small galleries, independent shops, and harbor-facing eateries line the sidewalks. The Jeremiah Lee Mansion and the Marblehead Museum anchor local history in preserved 17th- and 18th-century streetscapes. Crocker Park’s hillside paths frame sailboat masts and granite ledges above the water. Pocket greens and brick sidewalks connect clapboard capes, saltbox houses, and tucked-away courtyards. The harborfront sets the daily rhythm, from dinghy docks to sunset walks along the seawall.
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Market insights
8 Middle St · $839,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.0%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$839,000
Median sale price in this area is $747,560. (11% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
24% 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
Fireplaces in the living room and primary bedroom
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms: primary bedroom on the second floor and second bedroom on the third floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
Half bathroom on the first floor
Full bathrooms with shower stalls on the second and third floors
Kitchen
Range, dishwasher, refrigerator
Stone countertops
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry on the second floor
Flooring
Wood flooring
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air and window unit cooling
Exterior features
Patio
Balcony
Fenced yard
Ocean nearby; public beach access between half a mile and one mile away
Home design
Attached single-family residence
Parking
One off-street parking space
Construction
Approximate year built
Irregular foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water and sewer
Circuit breakers
Gas for range
Other
Near public transportation, shopping, and a marina
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This home is a GEM! The minute you enter it envelopes you in charm. The flow is wonderful, the kitchen superb, the gas fireplace beckons to be turned on. While you enjoy the serenity of the living room/dining area you look out onto a patio and garden reminiscent of the best of Boston's Beacon Hill. Along with the character of a true antique home in Marblehead this property exhibits space that has been meticulously maintained and renovated.The old and the new world come together in perfect harmony in this exceptional piece of real estate. You enjoy quietude and privacy while being able to walk to Marblehead's best shops and restaurants. 8 Middle Street's magic is sophisticated and unique. Do make an appointment to view. You will not be disappointed.
MLS PIN #70205242
Sep 7, 2005
Sold
$440,000
$383/sq ft
Jul 27, 2005
Listing Removed
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Jun 7, 2005
Listed
$479,000
$417/sq ft
Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath English cottage nestled in the shadow of Abbott Hall. Enjoy evenings on the patio or short walks to the water, Crocker Park and shops. Featuring a fireplaced Living Room, wide pine floors and a balcony off the Master Bedroom. Antique details throughout.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,253 (−1.3%)
$294,000 + $231,300
$525,300
2022
$5,321 (+2.0%)
$262,500 + $243,300
$505,800
2021
$5,216 (+24.6%)
$257,300 + $243,300
$500,600
2020
$4,186 (+2.2%)
$252,000 + $150,900
$402,900
2019
$4,096 (+4.7%)
$236,300 + $145,100
$381,400
2018
$3,913 (+3.1%)
$210,000 + $145,100
$355,100
2017
$3,794 (+5.6%)
$199,500 + $145,100
$344,600
2016
$3,592 (−3.6%)
$178,500 + $145,100
$323,600
2014
$3,725 (+5.5%)
$168,000 + $167,900
$335,900
2013
$3,531 (+4.9%)
$157,500 + $167,900
$325,400
2012
$3,367 (+3.0%)
$168,000 + $152,100
$320,100
2011
$3,268 (−4.8%)
$168,000 + $152,100
$320,100
2010
$3,434 (+7.8%)
$199,500 + $159,300
$358,800
2009
$3,186
$195,300 + $159,100
$354,400
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
871 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,150
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,150
Year built
1750
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2024837
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
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
6/10 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
83/ 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.
8.8 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 8 Middle St
$852,089
$13K over list price of $839K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $675K to $910K.