Welcome to 17 Taft Street, a classic center-entrance Colonial located on one of Marblehead’s picturesque, tree-lined streets. Just minutes from Bud Orne Park, the Coffin School playground, and the shops and restaurants of downtown and historic Old Town, this home combines timeless charm with everyday convenience. The spacious living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, while the flexible first-floor layout—complete with a full bath—offers space for entertaining, working from home, or relaxing. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms, each with oversized closets. The walk-out lower level includes a partially finished area, laundry, and direct access to the attached one-car garage. Step outside to your backyard featuring mature garden beds and unwind on the oversized back deck, perfect for summer gatherings. Lovingly maintained and set in a tranquil neighborhood, 17 Taft Street is ready to welcome you home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
6,299 sq ftLot Size
$511Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ryan DeLisle• Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
Bought with Ryan DeLisle• Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,299
Year renovated
2026
Sq. Ft.
2,122
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2025480
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
Aug 29, 2025 • Active
Plumbing
Plumbing
Jul 2, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Carport
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Carport, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
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: Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS 17 Taft St
UnparsedAddress: 17 Taft St, 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
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,122
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,299 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 2026
County: Essex County
APN: 2025480
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Belongings, Kitchen Tv And Mount, Lobster Door Knocker On The Front Door.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Village School
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Marblehead Veterans Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Marblehead High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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62
49
53
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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
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.03M – $1.25M
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