420 Atlantic Ave

3,377 Sq. Ft.
$429 / Sq. Ft.
3,377
Sq. Ft.
$429
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Meticulously rebuilt in 2023, this stately 3-story home in desirable Clifton blends a refreshed victorian exterior with stunning contemporary finishes throughout featuring an expansive open floor plan with generously proportioned living/dining areas, gas fireplace and walls of windows throughout! The first floor includes a spacious kitchen with lots of cabinets energy-efficient appliances, and a large den/study with a spiral staircase leading to sunny loft for a myriad of uses. The 2nd floor has...Meticulously rebuilt in 2023, this stately 3-story home in desirable Clifton blends a refreshed victorian exterior with stunning contemporary finishes throughout featuring an expansive open floor plan with generously proportioned living/dining areas, gas fireplace and walls of windows throughout! The first floor includes a spacious kitchen with lots of cabinets energy-efficient appliances, and a large den/study with a spiral staircase leading to sunny loft for a myriad of uses. The 2nd floor has two spacious bedrooms, bathroom, as well as a large self-contained suite ( possibleADU) with ensuite bath, pullman kitchen, separate entrance and water view. The 3rd floor encompasses the primary suite with a water view, huge bathroom w/2 vanities and double shower, walk-in closet large enough to accommodate an office area. Located on a corner lot 2 blocks from Preston Beach w/2 driveways (on Surf St and Atlantic Ave) and a pavered patio for great outdoor entertaining and easy maintenance.
  1. Listed by Joanna Hochman • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 420 Atlantic Avenue

Town
Marblehead
MLS Area
Clifton
Area
MA-Marblehead-Clifton, MA-Marblehead
Architectural Style
Contemporary, Victorian
Style
Contemporary, Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 11/09/2025 07:29 AM

Property Details for 420 Atlantic Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73373787
Days on Market149
Taxes$8,279 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1920
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Joanna Hochman

Sold By Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, Sean Gildea

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Building Information for 420 Atlantic Avenue

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,508 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,757 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,067

Property Taxes

$690

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 420 Atlantic Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 3377.0
  • Color: gray
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Marblehead High
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Stone Wall, Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public, Association)
  • Waterview Features: Ocean
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Storage, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Storage, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
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
  • Disclosures: 1.Listing agent has an ownership interest in the property 2.Ocean photos are from the end of Surf Street at Spray Ave and DO NOT represent views from the property3. 2 fireplaces: one is a functioning gas fireplace and one is decorative .
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2019873
  • Assessments: $924,000
  • Book: 40245
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: RES 1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 420 Atlantic Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 7, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73373787

$1,450,000—
Oct 9, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73373787

—
Sep 30, 2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73373787

$1,450,000—
Sep 24, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73373787

—
Sep 24, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73373787

—
May 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73373787

$1,499,000—
Aug 2, 2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73255531

$1,675,000—
Aug 2, 2024

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73255531

$1,675,000—
Jun 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73255531

$1,675,000—
Jul 13, 2021

Canceled

MLS PIN #72833948

$949,000—
May 19, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72833948

$1,080,000—
Jul 30, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89340888

$454,000

+29.1% / yr

Jul 30, 1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30325029

$454,000—
Jul 1, 1999

Contingent

MLS PIN #30325029

—
Jun 1, 1999

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30325029

$469,900—
Jan 30, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89322431

$240,000—
Jan 30, 1997

Sold

MLS PIN #30133134

$240,000—
Dec 22, 1996

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30133134

—
Dec 22, 1996

Contingent

MLS PIN #30133134

—
Oct 22, 1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30133134

$349,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/07/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73373787

$1,450,000
10/09/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73373787

—
09/30/2025

Expired

MLS PIN #73373787

$1,450,000
09/24/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73373787

—
09/24/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73373787

—
05/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73373787

$1,499,000
08/02/2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73255531

$1,675,000
08/02/2024

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73255531

$1,675,000
06/20/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73255531

$1,675,000
07/13/2021

Canceled

MLS PIN #72833948

$949,000
05/19/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72833948

$1,080,000
07/30/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89340888

$454,000

+29.1% / yr

07/30/1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30325029

$454,000
07/01/1999

Contingent

MLS PIN #30325029

—
06/01/1999

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30325029

$469,900
01/30/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89322431

$240,000
01/30/1997

Sold

MLS PIN #30133134

$240,000
12/22/1996

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30133134

—
12/22/1996

Contingent

MLS PIN #30133134

—
10/22/1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30133134

$349,000

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

Public Records for 420 Atlantic Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$560,500Additions$466,300Total$1,026,800
Tax Record2025$9,293 ($774 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,377 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,377 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,024 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,510 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningSRCountyESSEXAPNMARB M:0008 B:0023 L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 420 Atlantic Avenue

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 - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Glover Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Marblehead Veterans Middle School
Public7 to 8

Marblehead High School
Public9 to 12

Lucretia and Joseph Brown School
PublicPK to 3

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Joanna Hochman

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