31 Franklin St

Marblehead, MA 01945

$1,495,000
Price
1
Bed
1,206 Sq. Ft.
$1,240 / Sq. Ft.
1,206
Sq. Ft.
$1,240
per Sq. Ft.
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Contingent
Contingent
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Description

Steps from Fort Sewall, Fort Beach & Marblehead Harbor, with the iconic Marblehead Lighthouse framing your street view, this completely reimagined gem is as rare as its location. Meticulously renovated 4 years ago, every inch of this stunning single-family home reflects exceptional craftsmanship & timeless design. Expansive windows with plantation shutters fill the home with natural light, while the cathedral-ceiling living area dazzles with shiplap ceilings, crown molding, reclaimed wood details...Steps from Fort Sewall, Fort Beach & Marblehead Harbor, with the iconic Marblehead Lighthouse framing your street view, this completely reimagined gem is as rare as its location. Meticulously renovated 4 years ago, every inch of this stunning single-family home reflects exceptional craftsmanship & timeless design. Expansive windows with plantation shutters fill the home with natural light, while the cathedral-ceiling living area dazzles with shiplap ceilings, crown molding, reclaimed wood details & gas fireplace open to a chef’s kitchen with Wolf 4-burner gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator & marble countertops. Main level primary bedroom beside renovated full bath. Loft offers office, sitting & guest sleeping space. Relax with coffee in the private courtyard. Finished basement with laundry, oversized closets & storage. Private 1-car garage with second off street space completes this exceptional Old Town retreat near shops, restaurants & waterfront dining.
  1. Listed by Haley Paster Scimone • Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 31 Franklin Street

Town
Marblehead
Area
MA-Marblehead
Architectural Style
Antique
Style
Garden, Antique
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 06/02/2026 01:30 PM

Property Details for 31 Franklin Street

StatusContingent
MLS #73524281
Days on Market7
Taxes$6,861 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1760
CountyEssex County
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Location

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Building Information for 31 Franklin Street

Stories-Year Built1760Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,252 SF

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$8,022 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,450

Property Taxes

$572

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 31 Franklin Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Other (See Remarks)
  • Living Area: 1206.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Beadboard, Loft
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Porch - Enclosed
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Harbor, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Gas Stove,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Wainscoting,Decorative Molding
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Subject to Seller finding suitable housing.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0167 B:0033 L:0,2027209
  • Assessments: $758,100
  • Book: 34902
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 31 Franklin Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 1, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73524281

—
May 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73524281

$1,495,000—
May 6, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570704654

$410,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73524281

—
05/26/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73524281

$1,495,000
05/06/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570704654

$410,000

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Public Records for 31 Franklin Street

Taxable ValueLand$513,700Additions$244,400Total$758,100
Tax Record2025$6,861 ($572 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt981 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt981 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt630 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,252 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1760ZoningCRCountyESSEXAPNMARB M:0167 B:0033 L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 31 Franklin Street

This home is within Marblehead School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Village School
Public - 4 to 6
Marblehead Veterans Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Marblehead High School
Public - 9 to 12
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School
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 Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, Haley Paster Scimone

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