246 Ocean Avenue

Marblehead, MA 01945

$2,595,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,518 Sq. Ft.
$1,031 / Sq. Ft.
2,518
Sq. Ft.
$1,031
per Sq. Ft.

Description

"TWELVE LANTERNS" - A small Mediterranean villa on Marblehead Neck, known as " Isabella Stewart Gardner's Marblehead Secret". This distinctive villa was planned, commissioned and supervised through construction by Mrs. Gardner herself in 1911. "Twelve Lanterns" sits high on a rock ledge overlooking the ocean and comes with a DEEDED BEACH PATH. A covered arch and stone steps lead to its entrance. Inside, the Great Room has an enormous fireplace, vaulted ceilings, detailed original woodwork and beams...."TWELVE LANTERNS" - A small Mediterranean villa on Marblehead Neck, known as " Isabella Stewart Gardner's Marblehead Secret". This distinctive villa was planned, commissioned and supervised through construction by Mrs. Gardner herself in 1911. "Twelve Lanterns" sits high on a rock ledge overlooking the ocean and comes with a DEEDED BEACH PATH. A covered arch and stone steps lead to its entrance. Inside, the Great Room has an enormous fireplace, vaulted ceilings, detailed original woodwork and beams. There are 4 bedrooms in total, the primary suite, on the main level,has a spacious custom tiled bath and walk-in closet. The kitchen and baths are updated to modern standards. The decorative tiles, balconies and arched doorways add to its intrigue. The Tower Room, with 12 large windows, has limitless views of the ocean, harbor and town. Beautiful gardens, flowering climbing vines and a wood burning pizza oven compliment the property. Included is a LARGE HEATED ARTIST STUDIO & 2 car garage.
  1. Listed by Karen Bernier • Churchill Properties

Property Details for 246 Ocean Avenue

Town
Marblehead
MLS Area
Marblehead Neck
Area
MA-Marblehead-Marblehead Neck, MA-Marblehead
Architectural Style
Villa, Italianate
Style
Villa, Italianate
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/17/2024 08:44 AM

Property Details for 246 Ocean Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #73222161
Days on Market19
Taxes$20,031 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1911
CountyEssex County

Location

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Building Information for 246 Ocean Avenue

Stories-Year Built1911Building Size-Lot Size0.44 AC / 19,235 SF

Payment Calculator

$15,831 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,162

Property Taxes

$1,669

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 246 Ocean Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Public School
  • Living Area: 2518.0
  • Color: TAN STUCCO
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Partial, 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: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Concrete
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Loft, Wine Cellar, Home Office, Bonus Room, Mud Room, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Unknown, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Clay
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Beach Access, Ocean, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private, Deeded Rights)
  • Waterview Features: Ocean, Private, Walk to
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: Central Air, 2 Units
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
  • Heating: Gravity, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 168.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Double Vanity
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 110.0
  • Dining Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Slider,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 154.0
  • Kitchen Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 390.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 56.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 8.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 7.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • 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
  • Disclosures: PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS IS.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 2027921
  • Assessments: $2,003,100
  • Block: 8
  • Book: 20409
  • Map: 903
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: LSR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Granite, Irregular, Other
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 246 Ocean Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 246 Ocean Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,569,100Additions$434,000Total$2,003,100
Tax Record2024$17,948 ($1,496 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,496 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,496 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt282 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,235 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningLSRCountyESSEXAPNMARB M:0903 B:0008 L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 246 Ocean Avenue

This home is within Marblehead School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 1
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Elbridge Gerry
PublicK to 1

Marblehead Veterans Middle School
Public7 to 8

Marblehead High School
Public9 to 12

Malcolm L Bell
PublicK to 3

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246 Ocean Avenue is a single family home for sale in Marblehead, MA 01945. This property was listed for sale on April 10, 2024 by Churchill Properties, it's currently listed at $2,595,000. It has been on the market for a total of 19 days and was last sold on January 17, 2007. This listing's school district is Marblehead School District. Nearby schools include Elbridge Gerry, Marblehead Veterans Middle School and Marblehead High School. 246 Ocean Avenue is a 4-bed, 2.5-bath, 2,518 sqft single family home built in 1911.

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