279 Ocean Ave

6,113 Sq. Ft.
$507 / Sq. Ft.
6,113
Sq. Ft.
$507
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Perched high above its own private beach, this waterfront property commands a prime location on coveted Marblehead Neck. The 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home fully inhabits its majestic maritime setting, with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean anchored by a focal point of Tinker's Island, elegant and simple interior spaces that welcome the sea and sky and an open floor plan that invites casual living and elegant entertaining. Step through the front door and sparkling blue sea meets your gaze from across...Perched high above its own private beach, this waterfront property commands a prime location on coveted Marblehead Neck. The 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home fully inhabits its majestic maritime setting, with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean anchored by a focal point of Tinker's Island, elegant and simple interior spaces that welcome the sea and sky and an open floor plan that invites casual living and elegant entertaining. Step through the front door and sparkling blue sea meets your gaze from across the living room, holding it as you move through light-filled rooms accented by high windows, quartered red oak floors, custom mahogany cabinets and period crown and base molding and columns. Expansive mahogany decks off the kitchen, living room, family room and office as well as a covered porch off the dining room ensure that sun, air and surf are never more than a step away. The home joins functionality and luxury in the service of its natural setting.

Listing Agent

  1. Amanda Armstrong

    Amanda Armstrong

    Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 279 Ocean Avenue

Town
Marblehead
MLS Area
Marblehead Neck
Area
MA-Marblehead-Marblehead Neck, MA-Marblehead
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Garden, Victorian
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:12 AM

Property Details for 279 Ocean Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #71805495
Days on Market325
Taxes$33,530 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1920
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Amanda Armstrong

Sold By Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, Goldstein - Foutes Team

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Building Information for 279 Ocean Avenue

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,874 SF

Payment Calculator

$17,903 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,109

Property Taxes

$2,794

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 279 Ocean Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, House of Worship, Marina, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 6113.0
  • Color: Blue
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Marblehead
  • High School: Marblehead
  • Middle School: Marblehead
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Slider, Bathroom, Study, Office, Mud Room, Media Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony - Exterior, Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Cleared
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Ocean, Frontage, Walk to, Direct Access, Private, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)
  • Waterview Features: Ocean, Private, Walk to
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • 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 Area: 260.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Marble,Double Vanity,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 39.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 3.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 45.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 9.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 176.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 475.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 25.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 399.0
  • Kitchen Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 19.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 21.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 459.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 27.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 130.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 2027948
  • Assessments: $3,026,200
  • Block: 3
  • Book: 16200
  • Lot: 0
  • Map: 904
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: LSR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Irregular
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 5
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

Property History for 279 Ocean Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 30, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568621215

$3,100,000

+4.6% / yr

Mar 30, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71805495

$3,100,000—
Dec 28, 2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71805495

—
Dec 28, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71805495

—
Mar 24, 2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71805495

$3,499,000—
Nov 28, 2014

Canceled

MLS PIN #71669731

$3,499,000—
Apr 25, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71669731

$3,700,000—
Nov 15, 2013

Expired

MLS PIN #71484152

$3,750,000—
Nov 15, 2013

Expired

MLS PIN #71357824

$3,750,000—
Feb 19, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71484152

$3,750,000—
Mar 27, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71357824

$3,850,000—
Oct 31, 2011

Expired

MLS PIN #71111844

$3,900,000—
Jul 20, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71111844

$4,200,000—
Feb 17, 2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89341608

$1,500,000—
Feb 17, 2000

Sold

MLS PIN #30362548

$1,500,000—
Nov 11, 1999

Contingent

MLS PIN #30362548

—
Oct 15, 1999

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30362548

$1,950,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/30/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568621215

$3,100,000

+4.6% / yr

03/30/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71805495

$3,100,000
12/28/2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71805495

—
12/28/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71805495

—
03/24/2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71805495

$3,499,000
11/28/2014

Canceled

MLS PIN #71669731

$3,499,000
04/25/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71669731

$3,700,000
11/15/2013

Expired

MLS PIN #71484152

$3,750,000
11/15/2013

Expired

MLS PIN #71357824

$3,750,000
02/19/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71484152

$3,750,000
03/27/2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71357824

$3,850,000
10/31/2011

Expired

MLS PIN #71111844

$3,900,000
07/20/2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71111844

$4,200,000
02/17/2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89341608

$1,500,000
02/17/2000

Sold

MLS PIN #30362548

$1,500,000
11/11/1999

Contingent

MLS PIN #30362548

—
10/15/1999

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30362548

$1,950,000

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

Public Records for 279 Ocean Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,066,000Additions$1,049,500Total$4,115,500
Tax Record2025$37,245 ($3,104 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt6,022 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,022 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,063 SqFtStories3Lot Size14,876 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningLSRCountyESSEXAPNMARB M:0904 B:0003 L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 279 Ocean Avenue

This home is within Marblehead School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Village School
Public4 to 6

Marblehead Veterans Middle School
Public7 to 8

Marblehead High School
Public9 to 12

Lucretia and Joseph Brown School
PublicPK to 3

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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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Amanda Armstrong

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