53 Sewall St

Marblehead, MA 01945

$899,000
Price
3
Beds
1,423 Sq. Ft.
$632 / Sq. Ft.
1,423
Sq. Ft.
$632
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This antique colonial built in 1880 offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and is ideally situated in the heart of town just moments from shops, dining and transportation. Set on a gently curved lot, the home features a multi-level yard with an elevated backyard and abundant natural light throughout the day. Rich in character, each level reflects the warmth and craftsmanship of its era while offering a layout ready for thoughtful updates. The surrounding neighborhood captures the charm and convenience of...This antique colonial built in 1880 offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and is ideally situated in the heart of town just moments from shops, dining and transportation. Set on a gently curved lot, the home features a multi-level yard with an elevated backyard and abundant natural light throughout the day. Rich in character, each level reflects the warmth and craftsmanship of its era while offering a layout ready for thoughtful updates. The surrounding neighborhood captures the charm and convenience of in-town living . Additional highlights include a beautifully tiered yard and gardens, plenty of off-street parking, central air and gas heating. Offered as-is, this property presents a rare opportunity to enhance and personalize a timeless home in a sought-after location.
  1. Listed by Graeme Jones • Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

Property Details for 53 Sewall Street

Town
Marblehead
Area
MA-Marblehead
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
5
LISTING UPDATED: 05/02/2026 03:08 AM

Property Details for 53 Sewall Street

StatusActive
MLS #73508620
Days on Market6
Taxes$6,055 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1880
CountyEssex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead, Graeme Jones
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Building Information for 53 Sewall Street

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

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$5,032 per month

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Principal and Interest

$4,527

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 53 Sewall Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School
  • Living Area: 1423.0
  • Color: Red
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Village
  • High School: Mhs
  • Middle School: Veteran's
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
  • Basement Features: Partial, Walk Out, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Plywood, Vinyl, Pine, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Harbor, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Knob & Tube Wiring
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 108.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 9.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 20.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom1 Length: 4.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 96.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Third
  • Bathroom2 Width: 12.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 156.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 168.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 228.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 19.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Property is being sold in "as is" condition. Owner has never lived in the house
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 117 34 0,2024051
  • Assessments: $705,000
  • Book: 42242
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: GR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 53 Sewall Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73508620

$899,000—
Jan 25, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72378880

$409,000—
Dec 13, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72378880

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/28/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73508620

$899,000
01/25/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72378880

$409,000
12/13/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72378880

—

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

Public Records for 53 Sewall Street

Taxable ValueLand$487,600Additions$179,800Total$667,400
Tax Record2025$6,040 ($503 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,424 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,424 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt365 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,101 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880ZoningGRCountyESSEXAPNMARB M:0117 B:0034 L:0

Schools near 53 Sewall 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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More information about 53 Sewall Street, Marblehead, MA 01945

53 Sewall Street is a single family home for sale in Marblehead, MA 01945. This property was listed for sale on April 28, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead, it's currently listed at $899,000. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on January 25, 2019. This listing's school district is Marblehead School District. Nearby schools include Village School, Marblehead Veterans Middle School and Marblehead High School. 53 Sewall Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,423 sqft single family home built in 1880.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead, Graeme Jones

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