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Last Sold Price
5 beds4,264 sqft

1 Driftwood Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.40 acresLot Size
1964Year Built
$453/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Direct WATERFRONT, featured in Marblehead Magazine! Cul de sac location in the Cliffs with amazing views of Salem Harbor. Completely remodeled in 2007. Desirable single level living in bright, open floor plan. Chef’s kitchen with Wolf stove, Subzero fridge, custom cabinets, and soap stone island with prep sink and disposal. Family, living, and dining rms, plus 3 bdrms and full bath complete the main floor. Master has en suite bath (rain shower and side jets), balcony and walk-in closet. All overlooking...Direct WATERFRONT, featured in Marblehead Magazine! Cul de sac location in the Cliffs with amazing views of Salem Harbor. Completely remodeled in 2007. Desirable single level living in bright, open floor plan. Chef’s kitchen with Wolf stove, Subzero fridge, custom cabinets, and soap stone island with prep sink and disposal. Family, living, and dining rms, plus 3 bdrms and full bath complete the main floor. Master has en suite bath (rain shower and side jets), balcony and walk-in closet. All overlooking in-ground heated pool, manicured yard (with sprinklers), and harbor. Lower level is ideal for guests, visiting family, or teens, with full kitchen, 2 beds, 1 bath, dining and living areas, and office. Other special features include radiant floor heat, surround sound, Wayne alarm, Buderus boiler, cedar closet, and spacious 2-car garage with outlet for electric car. Enjoy coffee from your deck and then walk your Kayak down to the water from your private steps. A must see harbor front home!
  • Listed by: Emily Gaffney • Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
Listing closed: 11/14/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72378893
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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead, Emily Gaffney

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Property Information for 1 Driftwood Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $13,628 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Marblehead
  • Area: MA-Marblehead
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Style: Garden, Contemporary, Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1964
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,380 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4264.0
  • Color: Gray
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Public
  • High School: Mhs
  • Middle School: Veterans
  • Neighborhood: The Cliffs

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood, Second Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Slab
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floor Plan, Slider, Kitchen, Great Room, Home Office, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Kennel, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Inground Heated, Balcony, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Kennel, Stone Wall, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Easements, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered
  • Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, Ocean, Harbor, Frontage, Direct Access, Private, Beach Access, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Association)
  • Waterview Features: Harbor, Ocean
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Other (See Remarks)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony - Exterior,Cable Hookup,Slider
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Basement
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Level: Basement
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Deck - Exterior,Slider
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Room Office Level: Basement

Property Information

Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: A second 200 amp panel provides 40 amps to a garage outlet used for electric car charging.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 140220,2022401
  • Assessments: $1,238,900
  • Book: 14917
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SSR

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 68.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 1 Driftwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 14, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72378893

$1,930,000—
Aug 20, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72378893

—
Aug 20, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72378893

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/14/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72378893

$1,930,000
08/20/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72378893

—
08/20/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72378893

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

1 Driftwood Road

Beds

3

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

6,508 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,264 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

2,244 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

224 SqFt

Schools near 1 Driftwood Road

This home is within Marblehead School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 4 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School
PublicPK to 3

Marblehead Veterans Middle School
Public7 to 8

Marblehead High School
Public9 to 12

Village School
Public4 to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 1 Driftwood Road, Marblehead, MA 01945
$1,930,000
5
4,264
17,380
$511,875
4
4.5
3,737
25,038
$954,000
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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead, Emily Gaffney

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