Stately 4-bedroom Colonial on a quiet family-friendly cul-de-sac across from Preston Beach. The sun filled first floor features a welcoming family room, spacious living room with fireplace, formal dining room, half bath, and kitchen with direct access to the deck - perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the generous primary bedroom has balcony access, as well as 2 bright bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished third floor provides exceptional flexibility, ideal for an au pair suite, guest space, or older teen, with a bedroom and another full bath, plus lots of additional storage. The large dry basement, with a full bathroom could be reimagined as a kids’ playroom or home gym. Recent improvements include a brand new roof and fresh paint throughout the first and second floors. Outside, the large, fenced back yard is surrounded by beautiful, mature trees, combining serene privacy with access to the Marblehead Rail Trail, offering plenty of room for gardening & entertaining as well as a detached one-car garage. Offers, if any, are requested by 6:00 pm Monday, 9/14.
Beach Bluff, located between King’s Beach and Phillips Beach, is a coastal and residential Swampscott neighborhood with rocky shoreline views and pocket beaches. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Beach Bluff Avenue near the Beach Bluff Station, where a small commuter platform meets quiet, salt-air streets. Shingled cottages and classic New England colonials line winding lanes above the water, with stone walls and mature trees shaping the streetscape. Beach Bluff Station anchors daily rhythms for rail commuters. Shore walks trace ledges and coves, with long sightlines toward Nahant and the open Atlantic.
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Market insights
28 Preston Beach Rd · $1,050,000
DAYS ON MARKET
18 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.1%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,050,000
Median sale price in this area is $755,937. (28% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Den
Bathroom with 3/4 bath
Full bathroom(s)
Walk-up attic
Cable hookup
Custom built closets/cabinets
Recessed and overhead lighting
Ceiling fans
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second floor with hardwood flooring, ceiling fan, exterior balcony and recessed lighting
Additional bedrooms on second floor with hardwood flooring
Fourth bedroom on third floor with hardwood flooring and overhead lighting
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
First-floor half bath with bay/bow/box window, pendant lighting and pedestal sink
Second-floor full bath with tiled tub and shower and stone/ceramic tile flooring
Third-floor full bath with tiled tub and shower, stone/ceramic tile flooring, bay/bow/box window, overhead lighting and pedestal sink
Kitchen
Stone/granite countertops
Custom built cabinets
Dining area off kitchen
Pantry
Stainless steel appliances
Gas stove
Tile flooring
Ceiling fan
Recessed lighting
Access to balcony/deck from kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry located in basement
Flooring
Hardwood throughout primary living areas
Tile/stone flooring in kitchen and bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Steam heating
Window air conditioning units
Thermostat (energy efficient)
Exterior features
Wood deck
Balcony
Rain gutters
Fenced/enclosed yard
Wooded, gently sloping lot
Ocean nearby — within a tenth of a mile to the beach and walk-to ocean access
Public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Above-grade finished living area
Below-grade partially finished area
Parking
Detached garage (1 garage space)
One covered space
Four open parking spaces
Total of 5 parking spaces
Paved driveway and paved parking
Shared driveway and off-street parking
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built per public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breaker electric service
Gas hookup for range and oven
HOA & community
Community features include walk/jog trails and bike path
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Abuts the boardwalk to Ware's Pond and 4 miles of biking and walking paths. Part of Clifton Improvement Association. Stucco cement tile roof -- Mediterranean 1927 architecture. Gracious and charming. Cul-de-sac. Architectural plans available. Walk across the street to Preston Beach.
MLS PIN #30750809
Jan 6, 2004
Sold
$682,000
$238/sq ft
Oct 30, 2003
Listing Removed
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Jul 29, 2003
Listed
$689,000
$240/sq ft
+2
STATELY ARCHITECTURE.EXCEPTIONAL PRIVATE YARD. PROUDLY SITED AT THE END OF A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC. A FIVE MINUTE WALK FROM A BEAUTIFUL SANDY BEACH. HIGH CEILINGS, SPACIOUS ROOMS, FIREPLACE, GARAGE, DECK, IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
Public Records
Jul 17, 1990
Sold
$275,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,724 (−1.7%)
$587,500 + $484,900
$1,072,400
2022
$10,905 (+15.7%)
$562,500 + $474,100
$1,036,600
2021
$9,424 (+1.4%)
$437,500 + $466,900
$904,400
2020
$9,292 (+3.1%)
$450,000 + $444,300
$894,300
2019
$9,009 (−1.1%)
$412,500 + $426,300
$838,800
2018
$9,106 (+4.8%)
$400,000 + $426,300
$826,300
2017
$8,685 (+0.8%)
$362,500 + $426,300
$788,800
2016
$8,617 (+17.3%)
$350,000 + $426,300
$776,300
2014
$7,345 (+2.2%)
$262,500 + $399,800
$662,300
2013
$7,186 (+3.1%)
$262,500 + $399,800
$662,300
2012
$6,970 (+3.0%)
$275,000 + $387,500
$662,500
2011
$6,764 (+5.6%)
$275,000 + $387,500
$662,500
2010
$6,406 (+10.4%)
$275,000 + $394,400
$669,400
2009
$5,804
$290,700 + $354,900
$645,600
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,870
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,870
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2019797
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Jun 23, 2025 • Active
Plumbing
Plumbing
Jun 23, 2025 • Active
Gas fitter
Gas
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.
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
6/10 Wind Factor
75% 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
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Marblehead. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 28 Preston Beach Rd
$1,157,706
$108K over list price of $1.05M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $998K to $1.5M.