Sun-drenched and full of charm, updated through the years this 3-bed, 2-bath townhouse condo blends timeless period architectural details with modern comforts. Enjoy the feel of a single-family home with a private entrance, separate yard, and two dedicated parking spaces. The open-concept main level is ideal for entertaining, featuring a spacious living and dining area that flows into a bright, kitchen. Upstairs, two generous bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath with in-unit laundry and ample closet space. The top floor offers a private bedroom, full bath, home office nook, and a sunny deck overlooking the back garden perfectly located near both old and new sections of Marblehead, and just moments from shops, restaurants, conservation areas, and the bike trail—this is a true Marblehead gem.
TownhomeProperty Type
1900Year Built
$486Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Mindy McMahon• Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
Bought with Elizabeth Walters• Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
Set back off of the road offering a bit of solitude and privacy, this wonderful antique townhouse offers the charm of the 1700’s combined with the layout of its 1985 conversion and the upgrades that the present owner has completed over her 25 years of occupancy. Similar to a single family home, each of the two attached condominium townhouses have their own entry stairs and doors, separate yards, and designated parking spaces. The location is convenient to both sections of town - “old and new” - it’s only steps to Starbucks ,the bus stop, stores, theaters, and great restaurants. The town bike trail and several conservation areas, are nearby as well. The first floor has a sun filled living room open to the kitchen and a separate dining room. The second floor has either two bedrooms or a bedroom and den with a shared bathroom (complete with laundry) and the third floor has a second master bedroom, private bath, walk in closet, and a deck overlooking the back yard and gardens.
Public Records
May 27, 1992
Sold
$180,000
$104/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1988
Sold
$242,000
$140/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,389 (+4.2%)
$638,900
2022
$6,132 (+2.3%)
$582,900
2021
$5,993 (+15.9%)
$575,100
2020
$5,171 (+8.3%)
$497,700
2019
$4,776 (+11.4%)
$444,700
2018
$4,288 (+5.4%)
$389,100
2017
$4,067 (+7.7%)
$369,400
2016
$3,775 (+2.1%)
$340,100
2014
$3,697 (+9.4%)
$333,400
2013
$3,379 (+14.3%)
$311,400
2012
$2,957 (+3.0%)
$281,100
2011
$2,870 (−1.5%)
$281,100
2010
$2,915 (+4.7%)
$304,600
2009
$2,783
$309,600
Tax history for 159 Elm St #2
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,389 (+4.2%)
$638,900
2022
$6,132 (+2.3%)
$582,900
2021
$5,993 (+15.9%)
$575,100
2020
$5,171 (+8.3%)
$497,700
2019
$4,776 (+11.4%)
$444,700
2018
$4,288 (+5.4%)
$389,100
2017
$4,067 (+7.7%)
$369,400
2016
$3,775 (+2.1%)
$340,100
2014
$3,697 (+9.4%)
$333,400
2013
$3,379 (+14.3%)
$311,400
2012
$2,957 (+3.0%)
$281,100
2011
$2,870 (−1.5%)
$281,100
2010
$2,915 (+4.7%)
$304,600
2009
$2,783
$309,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,732
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2024648
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 15, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Stone/Gravel, Exclusive Parking
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Location Information
Directions: Pleasant St. to Spring St. to Elm St.
UnparsedAddress: 159 Elm St. # 2, Marblehead MA 01945
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,732
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2024648
Home facts updated by county records on May 15, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
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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66
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72
58
63
48
53
39
40
26
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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
$800,000 – $969,000
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