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Off Market Jul 2018 for $550K

$917,664

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,096/mo

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1,248

sq ft

38 Ruby Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945

About this home

Beautifully and tastefully renovated cape in a great neighborhood. Located in the Glover school district, the house is close to Vinnin Square, the YMCA, the golf course, and Preston Beach. Front to back living room (with a recently installed gas fireplace) opens to a deck and a fully fenced back yard. Formal dining room, updated kitchen and half bath complete the first floor. 3 bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor. Both bathrooms have been updated. Full basement. The house is in excellent condition, Don't miss seeing this wonderful, move-in ready home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

4,007 sq ftLot Size

$735Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Christine Cowden • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Marblehead

Bought with Mike O'Keefe • RE/MAX On The River, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72280821

Redfin Estimate

$917,664

$368K since sold in July 2018$22K since August

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This home's estimate is 14.5% higher than the average sale price ($802K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$660,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,392 sq ft
32 Raymond Rd, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$830,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,640 sq ft
25 Tedesco St, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$580,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,198 sq ft
15 Oak View Ave, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$930,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,375 sq ft
10 Charlotte Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,100,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,710 sq ft
3 Vassar Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$710,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,609 sq ft
5 Lexington Park, Swampscott, MA 01907

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Market trends in 01945, MA

Last updated August 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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1 MoM

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Sale history for 38 Ruby Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72280821

Jul 16, 2018

Sold

$550,000

$441/sq ft

Jun 11, 2018

Pending

—

Jun 1, 2018

Price Changed

$575,000

$461/sq ft

Mar 25, 2018

Price Changed

$589,900

$473/sq ft

Feb 13, 2018

Listed

$598,900

$480/sq ft

MLS PIN #71812753

Jun 12, 2015

Sold

$510,000

$409/sq ft

Apr 10, 2015

Pending

—

Apr 7, 2015

Listed

$510,000

$409/sq ft

+13

Tastefully renovated 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home with open first floor living space located in the Glover school district, close to shops, YMCA, public transportation, and Preston Beach. The current owners purchased this home in 2006 and since then have made many improvements inside and out. The kitchen and two bathrooms were gutted to the studs and new plumbing, tile, floors, fixtures, and stainless steel appliances were added. Other improvements include, but are not limited to, an energy efficient storm and front door, replaced the dining room ceiling, updated the electrical panel, and replaced the second floor windows. Extensive improvements were made outside as well. The siding was replaced w/white cedar shingles, a roof with ridge vent was installed, the back deck was replaced with composite decking and a brick paver patio was added on the lower level extending the outside entertaining space. Living area does NOT incl. partially finished 200 Square foot basement room.

MLS PIN #70312951

Feb 27, 2006

Sold

$471,000

$377/sq ft

Jan 31, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jan 10, 2006

Listed

$489,000

$392/sq ft

MLS PIN #30164436

Jun 30, 1997

Sold

$219,900

$176/sq ft

May 19, 1997

Listed

$219,900

$176/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 12, 1993

Sold

$182,000

$146/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,554 (+2.2%)

$457,100 + $198,300

$655,400

2022

$6,411 (+6.8%)

$412,600 + $196,800

$609,400

2021

$6,001 (+8.3%)

$379,100 + $196,800

$575,900

2020

$5,540 (+3.5%)

$379,100 + $154,100

$533,200

2019

$5,354 (+2.0%)

$345,700 + $152,800

$498,500

2018

$5,248 (+5.0%)

$323,400 + $152,800

$476,200

2017

$4,997 (+4.3%)

$301,100 + $152,800

$453,900

2016

$4,791 (+14.3%)

$278,800 + $152,800

$431,600

2014

$4,190 (+2.2%)

$234,100 + $143,700

$377,800

2013

$4,099 (+5.8%)

$234,100 + $143,700

$377,800

2012

$3,875 (+3.4%)

$245,300 + $123,000

$368,300

2011

$3,747 (+5.3%)

$245,300 + $121,700

$367,000

2010

$3,558 (−6.9%)

$245,300 + $126,500

$371,800

2009

$3,823

$294,000 + $131,200

$425,200

Tax history for 38 Ruby Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,554 (+2.2%)

$457,100 + $198,300

$655,400

2022

$6,411 (+6.8%)

$412,600 + $196,800

$609,400

2021

$6,001 (+8.3%)

$379,100 + $196,800

$575,900

2020

$5,540 (+3.5%)

$379,100 + $154,100

$533,200

2019

$5,354 (+2.0%)

$345,700 + $152,800

$498,500

2018

$5,248 (+5.0%)

$323,400 + $152,800

$476,200

2017

$4,997 (+4.3%)

$301,100 + $152,800

$453,900

2016

$4,791 (+14.3%)

$278,800 + $152,800

$431,600

2014

$4,190 (+2.2%)

$234,100 + $143,700

$377,800

2013

$4,099 (+5.8%)

$234,100 + $143,700

$377,800

2012

$3,875 (+3.4%)

$245,300 + $123,000

$368,300

2011

$3,747 (+5.3%)

$245,300 + $121,700

$367,000

2010

$3,558 (−6.9%)

$245,300 + $126,500

$371,800

2009

$3,823

$294,000 + $131,200

$425,200

*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

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,248

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2020145

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

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

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

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,Deck - Exterior

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,248
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,248
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Humphrey St to Ruby Ave or Tedesco St to West St to Ruby Ave
UnparsedAddress: 38 Ruby Ave, Marblehead MA 01945

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Golf

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2020145

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Glover Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Marblehead Veterans Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

9/10

Marblehead High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

7/10 Wind Factor

78% 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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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

$872,000 – $1.06M

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Home values near 38 Ruby Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Ruby Ave, Marblehead, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,104,494
30 Ruby Ave, Marblehead, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1370 Sq. Ft.	$780,512

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Ruby Ave, Marblehead, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1535 Sq. Ft.	$966,305
34 Ruby Ave, Marblehead, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1628 Sq. Ft.	$881,188

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Ruby Ave, Marblehead, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1964 Sq. Ft.	$958,003
36 Ruby Ave, Marblehead, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1551 Sq. Ft.	$858,241

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