In-Town Charmer with Garden Oasis. Live in the heart of Marblehead—steps to Marblehead Harbor, shops, movie theatre, museum, and dining! This beautifully maintained charming home offers sunny living spaces, pumpkin pine floors, a renovated stainless and granite kitchen, open floor plan, 2 fireplaces* and a dreamy private brick patio surrounded by gardens. Flexible layout includes 2 bedrooms, renovated 1.5 baths, in-unit laundry, skylights, and tons of closet space. Ample parking for 2 cars right at your door! All-gas systems = comfort + efficiency. Loads of storage in the many in unit closets as well as the full head height basement area for bikes and seasonal storage. Conveniently set back away from the street. Charm, location & lifestyle all in one! Pet friendly. No Monthly HOA fee. 2 units in the Condominium ownership pay Homeowners Insurance, Landscaping and snow removal. 1/3 paid by Unit 1 and 2/3 paid by unit 2.
TownhomeProperty Type
1735Year Built
$607Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Steven White• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Lindsey Walker• Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
Perfect spot to call home right in the middle of town! Close to all the Marblehead shops, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and museums. Park your cars easily in the two spaces included in front of your entryway. Lovely pumpkin pine flooring on entire first and second floors. Sunny well designed living room and a renovated kitchen greet you as you open the door. Private brick patio with lush gardens just off your kitchen provides a serene oasis for you to relax and entertain as you wish. Gently wind your way to the second floor and you will be delighted to find a large room which can be your master bedroom and full bath with laundry and walk-in closet or a spacious family room and small office as your needs dictate. Come up to the third floor and enjoy a sweet bedroom and bath with skylights to bring in sunshine and moonbeams. Plenty of closet space on every level. All gas heat, hot water and cooking stove for your comfort. So much to love and so well maintained! Waiting for you!
Public Records
Jun 1, 1989
Sold
$165,000
$153/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,397 (+4.2%)
$439,700
2022
$4,220 (+2.2%)
$401,100
2021
$4,129 (+17.4%)
$396,300
2020
$3,517 (+13.5%)
$338,500
2019
$3,100 (+11.4%)
$288,600
2018
$2,783 (+6.9%)
$252,500
2017
$2,604 (+7.5%)
$236,500
2016
$2,422 (+16.3%)
$218,200
2014
$2,082 (−0.2%)
$187,700
2013
$2,086 (+3.1%)
$192,300
2012
$2,023 (+3.1%)
$192,300
2011
$1,963 (−1.5%)
$192,300
2010
$1,992 (+4.8%)
$208,100
2009
$1,900
$211,300
Tax history for 159 Elm St #1
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,397 (+4.2%)
$439,700
2022
$4,220 (+2.2%)
$401,100
2021
$4,129 (+17.4%)
$396,300
2020
$3,517 (+13.5%)
$338,500
2019
$3,100 (+11.4%)
$288,600
2018
$2,783 (+6.9%)
$252,500
2017
$2,604 (+7.5%)
$236,500
2016
$2,422 (+16.3%)
$218,200
2014
$2,082 (−0.2%)
$187,700
2013
$2,086 (+3.1%)
$192,300
2012
$2,023 (+3.1%)
$192,300
2011
$1,963 (−1.5%)
$192,300
2010
$1,992 (+4.8%)
$208,100
2009
$1,900
$211,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Third Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Name: 159 Elm Street Condominium
Building Area (Total): 1,080
Construction Materials: Frame
StructureType: Townhouse
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Effective: 1986
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Garden
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Condominium
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street)
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,959.44
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Sewall St. or Spring St. to Elm St.
UnparsedAddress: 159 Elm St. # 1, Marblehead MA 01945
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,080
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2024647
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion List
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Village School
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Marblehead Veterans Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Marblehead High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 67-74% chance 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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48
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$624,000 – $755,000
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