Off market aug 2009 for $538K

$1,134,742

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,543/mo

•

1,804

sq ft

20 Nicholson St, Marblehead, MA 01945

About this home

In the heart of Old Town but tucked away from the crowds this artfully restored antique offers rare amentities: high ceilings, open space and bright light plus easy walk to the best of Marblehead. Gourmet kitchen with granite/stainless and custom cabinetry. Private 20' deck with french doors to living room makes for ideal entertaining. Two working fireplaces and large, terraced perennial gardens with brick patio. First floor office and laundry plus newer baths and gas heating system.

Single-familyProperty Type

1785Year Built

2,430 sq ftLot Size

$629Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Elizabeth Belkin • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Peter Lake • Barbara C. Lake R.E.

Redfin checked: 4 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #70920880

Redfin Estimate

$1,134,742

$597K since sold in August 2009$66K since September

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This home's estimate is 29.4% higher than the average sale price ($877K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$1,125,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,888 sq ft
3 State St, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$951,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,472 sq ft
22 Prince St, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$685,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,218 sq ft
210 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$770,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,141 sq ft
63 Green St, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$757,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,271 sq ft
9 Mount Vernon, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD OCT 22, 2025
$975,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,872 sq ft
14 Hooper St, Marblehead, MA 01945

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Market trends in 01945, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$476 MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 20 Nicholson St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70920880

Aug 10, 2009

Sold

$538,000

$298/sq ft

Jul 22, 2009

Contingent

—

Jun 18, 2009

Price Changed

$549,900

$305/sq ft

May 19, 2009

Listed

$595,000

$330/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 6, 2003

Sold

$570,000

$316/sq ft

Public Records

May 30, 2001

Sold

$471,000

$261/sq ft

MLS PIN #30484174

May 30, 2001

Sold

$475,000

$263/sq ft

May 10, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Mar 8, 2001

Listed

$499,900

$277/sq ft

MLS PIN #30276319

Jan 28, 1999

Sold

$325,000

$180/sq ft

Nov 27, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Nov 17, 1998

Listed

$325,000

$180/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 4, 1989

Sold

$243,000

$135/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,031 (+1.3%)

$593,600 + $209,500

$803,100

2022

$7,929 (+2.4%)

$530,000 + $223,700

$753,700

2021

$7,743 (+7.6%)

$519,400 + $223,700

$743,100

2020

$7,193 (+1.4%)

$508,800 + $183,500

$692,300

2019

$7,094 (+6.0%)

$477,000 + $183,500

$660,500

2018

$6,695 (+3.7%)

$424,000 + $183,500

$607,500

2017

$6,455 (+8.2%)

$402,800 + $183,500

$586,300

2016

$5,966 (+5.6%)

$360,400 + $177,100

$537,500

2014

$5,650 (+6.6%)

$339,200 + $170,300

$509,500

2013

$5,298 (+3.1%)

$318,000 + $170,300

$488,300

2012

$5,138 (+3.0%)

$339,200 + $149,200

$488,400

2011

$4,987 (−7.2%)

$339,200 + $149,200

$488,400

2010

$5,373 (−7.1%)

$402,800 + $158,600

$561,400

2009

$5,784

$386,400 + $257,000

$643,400

Tax history for 20 Nicholson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,031 (+1.3%)

$593,600 + $209,500

$803,100

2022

$7,929 (+2.4%)

$530,000 + $223,700

$753,700

2021

$7,743 (+7.6%)

$519,400 + $223,700

$743,100

2020

$7,193 (+1.4%)

$508,800 + $183,500

$692,300

2019

$7,094 (+6.0%)

$477,000 + $183,500

$660,500

2018

$6,695 (+3.7%)

$424,000 + $183,500

$607,500

2017

$6,455 (+8.2%)

$402,800 + $183,500

$586,300

2016

$5,966 (+5.6%)

$360,400 + $177,100

$537,500

2014

$5,650 (+6.6%)

$339,200 + $170,300

$509,500

2013

$5,298 (+3.1%)

$318,000 + $170,300

$488,300

2012

$5,138 (+3.0%)

$339,200 + $149,200

$488,400

2011

$4,987 (−7.2%)

$339,200 + $149,200

$488,400

2010

$5,373 (−7.1%)

$402,800 + $158,600

$561,400

2009

$5,784

$386,400 + $257,000

$643,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,614 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,646

Year built

1785

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2024768

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Dining Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office, Sitting Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,804
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: white

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
Frontage Length: 100

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,784
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Atlantic -- Washington -- Nicholson
UnparsedAddress: 20 Nicholson St, Marblehead MA 01945

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,646
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1785
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2024768

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Village School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Marblehead Veterans Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

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

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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

$1.08M – $1.31M

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Home values near 20 Nicholson St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Nicholson St Apartment 1, Marblehead, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 735 Sq. Ft.	$382,820
25 Nicholson St, Marblehead, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$1,545,198

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Nicholson St Apartment 3, Marblehead, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1745 Sq. Ft.	$519,482
17 Nicholson St, Marblehead, MA 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1711 Sq. Ft.	$881,967

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Nicholson St, Marblehead, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$1,605,634
21 Nicholson St Apartment 2, Marblehead, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 429 Sq. Ft.	$305,311

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