Bright and sunny 3 plus bedroom home featuring 3 fireplaces, high ceilings, private backyard, 2 car parking and potential for expansion from master bedroom to barn. Endless possibilities abound for updating this historic home with views of Old North Church Steeple and walking distance to Gas House Beach, shops and restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1756Year Built
4,957 sq ftLot Size
$487Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Sharon Livermore• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Marblehead
Bought with Chris Foley• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Marblehead
WONDERFUL ANTIQUE HALF HOUSE IN THE HEART OF OLD TOWN. WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF ALL CON VENIENCES.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,672 (−1.5%)
$643,200 + $224,000
$867,200
2022
$8,808 (+2.3%)
$574,200 + $263,100
$837,300
2021
$8,606 (+7.9%)
$562,800 + $263,100
$825,900
2020
$7,977 (+1.3%)
$551,300 + $216,500
$767,800
2019
$7,876 (+7.9%)
$516,800 + $216,500
$733,300
2018
$7,299 (+3.7%)
$459,400 + $202,900
$662,300
2017
$7,039 (+6.9%)
$436,400 + $202,900
$639,300
2016
$6,587 (+16.2%)
$390,500 + $202,900
$593,400
2014
$5,668 (−1.6%)
$367,500 + $143,600
$511,100
2013
$5,761 (+2.0%)
$344,500 + $186,500
$531,000
2012
$5,647 (+3.0%)
$367,500 + $169,300
$536,800
2011
$5,481 (−7.3%)
$367,500 + $169,300
$536,800
2010
$5,912 (+5.9%)
$436,400 + $181,400
$617,800
2009
$5,580
$425,600 + $195,100
$620,700
Tax history for 20 High St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,672 (−1.5%)
$643,200 + $224,000
$867,200
2022
$8,808 (+2.3%)
$574,200 + $263,100
$837,300
2021
$8,606 (+7.9%)
$562,800 + $263,100
$825,900
2020
$7,977 (+1.3%)
$551,300 + $216,500
$767,800
2019
$7,876 (+7.9%)
$516,800 + $216,500
$733,300
2018
$7,299 (+3.7%)
$459,400 + $202,900
$662,300
2017
$7,039 (+6.9%)
$436,400 + $202,900
$639,300
2016
$6,587 (+16.2%)
$390,500 + $202,900
$593,400
2014
$5,668 (−1.6%)
$367,500 + $143,600
$511,100
2013
$5,761 (+2.0%)
$344,500 + $186,500
$531,000
2012
$5,647 (+3.0%)
$367,500 + $169,300
$536,800
2011
$5,481 (−7.3%)
$367,500 + $169,300
$536,800
2010
$5,912 (+5.9%)
$436,400 + $181,400
$617,800
2009
$5,580
$425,600 + $195,100
$620,700
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,199
Year built
1756
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2026990
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Sep 15, 2025 • Active
Gas fitter
Gas
Sep 15, 2025 • Active
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.
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Interior Features: Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,050
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Barn/Stable
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,735
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Washington Street to Pearl Street to High Street
UnparsedAddress: 20 High Street, Marblehead MA 01945
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,199
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1756
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2026990
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Village School
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Marblehead Veterans Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Marblehead High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Marblehead, MA • 01945
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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49
33
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41
66
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77
62
81
66
77
62
72
58
63
48
53
39
40
26
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Dec
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
$941,000 – $1.14M
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