OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2012 for $4.1M

$6,190,672

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $27,062/mo

•

3,438

sq ft

28 Foster St, Marblehead, MA 01945

About this home

One of the most spectacular oceanfront locations in New England! 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, custom designed by nationally acclaimed architect Royal Barry Wills for the current owner's family. Set on a knoll overlooking Marblehead harbor, the views sweep from one end the harbor to the other, with the historic downtown as the backdrop. The large terrace off the kitchen provides the perfect setting to relax and enjoy the rolling landscaped lawns and views of the harbor. Private deep water dock.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

0.98 acresLot Size

$1,801Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Bill Willis Jr. • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Marblehead

Bought with Bill Willis Jr. • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Marblehead

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•Source:MLS PIN #71416472

Redfin Estimate

$6,190,672

$2.1M since sold in November 2012$25K since September

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$2,335,000
A
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SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,331,625
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,202 sq ft
10 West Cottage St, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,175,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,338 sq ft
11 Taft St, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,800,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,567 sq ft
11 Hillcrest Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,650,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,059 sq ft
5 Coolidge Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,250,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,542 sq ft
58 Leicester Rd, 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

99.5%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$951K

$134K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 28 Foster St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$52,777 (−2.9%)

$4,304,000 + $973,700

$5,277,700

2022

$54,356 (+1.3%)

$4,216,000 + $950,900

$5,166,900

2021

$53,681 (+13.1%)

$4,216,000 + $935,700

$5,151,700

2020

$47,468

$3,666,000 + $902,600

$4,568,600

2019

$47,476 (−2.5%)

$3,556,000 + $864,500

$4,420,500

2018

$48,714

$3,556,000 + $864,500

$4,420,500

2017

$48,670 (+9.8%)

$3,556,000 + $864,500

$4,420,500

2016

$44,309 (+12.6%)

$3,270,000 + $721,800

$3,991,800

2014

$39,336 (+0.9%)

$3,270,000 + $277,000

$3,547,000

2013

$38,993 (+3.8%)

$3,270,000 + $323,800

$3,593,800

2012

$37,556 (+7.1%)

$3,270,000 + $300,000

$3,570,000

2011

$35,078 (+6.1%)

$3,116,000 + $319,700

$3,435,700

2010

$33,068 (−5.2%)

$3,116,000 + $339,400

$3,455,400

2009

$34,866

$3,546,000 + $332,300

$3,878,300

Tax history for 28 Foster St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$52,777 (−2.9%)

$4,304,000 + $973,700

$5,277,700

2022

$54,356 (+1.3%)

$4,216,000 + $950,900

$5,166,900

2021

$53,681 (+13.1%)

$4,216,000 + $935,700

$5,151,700

2020

$47,468

$3,666,000 + $902,600

$4,568,600

2019

$47,476 (−2.5%)

$3,556,000 + $864,500

$4,420,500

2018

$48,714

$3,556,000 + $864,500

$4,420,500

2017

$48,670 (+9.8%)

$3,556,000 + $864,500

$4,420,500

2016

$44,309 (+12.6%)

$3,270,000 + $721,800

$3,991,800

2014

$39,336 (+0.9%)

$3,270,000 + $277,000

$3,547,000

2013

$38,993 (+3.8%)

$3,270,000 + $323,800

$3,593,800

2012

$37,556 (+7.1%)

$3,270,000 + $300,000

$3,570,000

2011

$35,078 (+6.1%)

$3,116,000 + $319,700

$3,435,700

2010

$33,068 (−5.2%)

$3,116,000 + $339,400

$3,455,400

2009

$34,866

$3,546,000 + $332,300

$3,878,300

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.98 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,822

Year built

1967

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2028031

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 216
Length: 12
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 252
Length: 12
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 204
Length: 12
Width: 17
Level: Basement
Features: Closet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 192
Length: 12
Width: 16
Level: Basement
Features: Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 70
Length: 5
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 49
Length: 7
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 48
Length: 6
Width: 8
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 390
Length: 15
Width: 26
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan

Family Room Information
Area: 384
Length: 16
Width: 24
Level: Basement
Features: Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 150
Length: 10
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan

Kitchen Information
Area: 252
Length: 14
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Dining Area,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 13X18
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Wainscoting, Wet Bar, Den, Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,438
Foundation Area: 2,952
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Stone
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Has Waterview
Ocean

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.98
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $37,556.40
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric Baseboard

Location

Location Information
Directions: Ocean Avenue to Harbor Avenue to Foster Street
UnparsedAddress: 28 Foster Street, Marblehead MA 01945

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,822
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2028031

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 10

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Village School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

Marblehead Veterans Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Marblehead High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 13 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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Marblehead, MA • 01945

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$5.88M – $7.12M

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Home values near 28 Foster St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Foster Street, Marblehead, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3552 Sq. Ft.	$6,440,656
26 Foster Street, Marblehead, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3160 Sq. Ft.	$4,986,318

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Foster Street, Marblehead, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5547 Sq. Ft.	$4,992,987
22 Foster Street, Marblehead, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2149 Sq. Ft.	$4,105,292

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Foster Street, Marblehead, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2086 Sq. Ft.	$2,832,368
17 Foster Street, Marblehead, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3714 Sq. Ft.	$3,529,178

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