Located in a desirable neighborhood just minutes to the beach, this classic Colonial offers beach rights, ample off-street parking with both upper & lower driveways, proximity to downtown Marblehead, and convenient commuter access. Filled with natural light, the home features 3 bedrooms & 1.5 baths. The front-to-back living room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace with a charming Delft tile surround, creating a warm and inviting gathering space. A formal dining room flows into the kitchen, which offers a peninsula with seating, generous cabinetry, and ample workspace. A half bath and bright three-season sunroom complete the first floor. Upstairs are three generously sized bedrooms, a full bath, & attic access for additional storage. The spacious basement includes a washer & dryer & provides excellent storage space. An attached 1-car garage is ideal for a compact vehicle, beach gear, bicycles, kayaks, and more. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy Marblehead’s coastal lifestyle.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
6,664 sq ftLot Size
$699Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mary Stewart & Heather Kaznoski• Compass
Clifton, located between Marblehead Harbor and Salem Harbor, is a coastal and residential Marblehead neighborhood with rocky shoreline views and winding, stone-walled lanes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Causeway at Lafayette Street, where harbor breezes meet a steady rhythm of walkers, cyclists, and small-boat traffic. Saltbox and shingle-style homes sit beside pocket gardens and granite outcrops, giving the streetscape a distinctly maritime New England feel. The Marblehead Rail Trail adds a car-free corridor for daily routines. Community touchstones include The Landing Restaurant, Maddie’s Sail Loft, and the Marblehead Museum.
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Market insights
3 Vassar Rd · $1,195,000
DAYS ON MARKET
42 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
103.0%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,195,000
Median sale price in this area is $812,841. (32% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% 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
Six total rooms
Storm windows
Closets including linen closet
Slider
Entrance foyer
Sun room
Center hall
Full unfinished basement with interior entry and garage access
Living room fireplace
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second floor with wood flooring and closet
Second bedroom on second floor with walk-in closet, closet, and wood flooring
Third bedroom on second floor with closet and wall-to-wall carpet
Bathrooms
One full bathroom (second floor) with linen closet, stone/ceramic tile flooring, and upgraded stone/granite countertops
One half bathroom (first floor) with wood flooring
Kitchen
Wood flooring
Stone/granite countertops (upgraded)
Exterior access
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Washer hookup and electric dryer hookup in basement
Flooring
Wood
Stone/ceramic tile
Wall-to-wall carpet
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Oil fuel
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Rain gutters
Professional landscaping
Corner lot with gentle slope
Walk to ocean (0 to 1/10 mile to beach)
Paved public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Red brick exterior
Approximately 1,710 above-grade finished area
Parking
Attached garage (1 garage space)
One covered space
Five open parking spaces
Total of 6 parking spaces
Parking includes attached, under, off-street, stone/gravel, paved and unpaved options
Construction
Brick construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Year built approximate (per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breaker electric
Electric hookups for range and dryer
HOA & community
Community amenities nearby: shopping, parks, walk/jog trails, bike path, conservation area, house of worship, private and public schools
Not a senior community
Other
Listing status: Active Under Contract
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