"Sky Rock" was aptly named in its day, as one could see out to the harbor and beyond ! Nestled now in trees, the ocean breezes are still there to be enjoyed ! With both an entry foyer and side foyer as well there is easy access to the covered porch -truly a gathering center for family & friends. The main floor has a living room with fireplace/wood stove insert, formal dining room, center playroom/den, an eat-in kitchen with wood stove & sliders to the oversized sun-filled back deck, a laundry& a half bath. The second floor has a primary bedroom (formerly two bedrooms) plus two additional bedrooms and a shared bath.The wrap around porch and back deck offer over 500 square feet of exterior living space with steps out to the amazing yard. There are several unique specimen trees -a Rose Margaretta, a Black Walnut, a River Birch, an Umbrella Pine,& several Rose of Sharon bushes interspersed among the open yard areas & the perennial gardens.Bonus:12'x12' shed for garden equip., bikes etc.
Single-familyProperty Type
1860Year Built
9,090 sq ftLot Size
$568Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Mary Stewart & Heather Kaznoski• Compass
*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
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,623
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2023569
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Aug 19, 2025 • Final
Gas fitter
Gas
Aug 11, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 2,568
Length: 12
Width: 214
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 151.04
Length: 10.42
Width: 14.5
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 68
Length: 8
Width: 8.5
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 32.39
Length: 4.42
Width: 7.33
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 68
Length: 8
Width: 8.5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Wood
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Pleasant Street to Prospect Street.Located within walking distance to town, schools, and bus line.
UnparsedAddress: 56 Prospect Street, Marblehead MA 01945
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,623
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2023569
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Garden Statuary, Flower Pots, And Front Door Knocker.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Village School
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Marblehead Veterans Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Marblehead High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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72
58
63
48
53
39
40
26
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Sun exposure
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.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$876,000 – $1.06M
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