246 Ocean Ave, Marblehead MA 01945 – 4 bed 3 bath For Sale – 73304663
Overview
- Updated On:
- January 29, 2025
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- 73304663
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- 2 Garage Spaces
- 4 Non-Garage Parking Spaces
- 1911
Description
Discover “Twelve Lanterns,” a Mediterranean villa steeped in history, perched high on rock ledge overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, a secret gem on Marblehead Neck. Designed & commissioned by Isabella Stewart Gardner in 1911, this home is a true testament to her love for Italy, Spain, & the Mediterranean w/ exquisite details like decorative tiles, arched doorways, vaulted ceilings, & a soaring tower w/ 12 windows offering panoramic views. Stroll through wooden gates, mature gardens & up stone steps, to this 4-bedroom residence w/ a primary suite on the main level. The kitchen, primary bath & windows were updated in 2003 while preserving the home’s historical charm. In 2009 an additional jewel was added, a separate artist studio, complete w/ heat, electricity & 1/2 bath-perfect for creative work or large projects, w/ doors large enough for a car or boat. Other features include: a generator, outdoor pizza oven, deeded beach path & a detached 2-car garage. Timeless Charm & Modern Convenience
Property Listing Details
Overview
MLS Status | Pending |
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Price | $ 1,999,000 |
Living Area | 2,443.00 ft2 |
Bedrooms | 4 |
Total Rooms | 12 |
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Listing MLS ID | 73304663 |
Days on Market | 83 |
Bathrooms | 2.5 |
Unit Information
Bedrooms | 4 |
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Full Bathrooms | 2 |
Half Bathrooms | 1 |
Cooling | Central Air |
Heating | Forced Air,Natural Gas |
Uncovered Parking | 4 |
Garage Parking | 2 |
Water View | Yes |
Unit Level |
Common Walls | |
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Laundry Features | Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,First Floor |
Lead Paint | Unknown |
Outdoor Space Available | |
Living Area Includes Basement | Partial,Unfinished |
Patio And Porch Features | Porch,Deck,Patio |
Parking Features | Detached,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side,Paved Drive,Off Street |
Waterview Features | Ocean,Private,Walk to |
Flooring | Tile,Hardwood,Stone / Slate,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Hardwood,Concrete |
Building Information
Building Name | |
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Units in Building | |
Pets Allowed | |
Association Amenities | |
Pool Features | |
Waterfront Features | Beach Front,Ocean,Direct Access,Walk to,0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Private,Deeded Rights) |
Association Fee Includes | |
Construction Materials | Frame,Stone |
Year Built | 1911 |
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Security Features | Security System |
Sewer | Public Sewer |
Spa Features | |
Structure Type | |
Water Source | Public |
Basement | Partial,Unfinished |
Roof | Clay |
Additional Details
Community Features | Shopping,Tennis Court(s),Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Golf,Bike Path,Conservation Area,House of Worship,Marina,Private School,Public School,Sidewalks |
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Disclosures | Seller/seller's agents make no warranties/representations,buyer/buyer's agent responsible for due diligence. Sold AS-IS. Appliances left as gifts. Please send offers as one PDF to The Lopes Group Email only please. |
Last Updated | 2025-01-28T21:26:00.000Z |
Building Area Source | Measured |
MLS PIN Page | |
Parcel Number | M: 0903 B: 8 L: 0,2027921 |
Original List Price | 2149000 |
Listing Office | j. barrett & company |
Tax Annual Amount | 17948 |
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Tax Assessed Value | 2003100 |
Tax Book Number | 26484 |
Tax Year | 2024 |
Year Built Details | Actual |
Year Built Source | Owner |
Zoning | LSR |
Listing Agent | the lopes group |
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246 Ocean Ave, Marblehead MA 01945 – 4 bed 3 bath For Sale – 73304663
$ 1,999,000
Status: Pending
246 Ocean Ave, Marblehead MA 01945, Marblehead, Marblehead Neck, Essex 01945
Country: US
Property Overview
MLS #: 73304663
Type: Single Family Residence /
Action: Residential
Year Built: 1911 (Actual, Source: Owner, Effective: )
Living Area: 2,443.00 ft2 (Total: 2443 Square Feet, Source: Measured)
Lot Size: 0.44 ft2 (Area: 0.44 Acres, SqFt: 19235)
Total Rooms: 12
Condition:
Availability:
Building Name:
Interior Features
Bedrooms: 4 (Main Level: )
Bathrooms: Total: 2.5 (Full: 2, Half: 1, Decimal: 2.5, Main Level: )
Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Fireplaces: 1 (Living Room)
Flooring: Tile,Hardwood,Stone / Slate,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Hardwood,Concrete
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,First Floor
Window Features: Insulated Windows,Screens
Door Features: Insulated Doors,French Doors
Accessibility:
Entry: Level , Location:
Other Equipment:
Construction & Design
Style: Villa,Italianate
Materials: Frame,Stone
Foundation: Granite,Other (Area: )
Roof: Clay
Stories: ()
Common Walls:
Body Type:
Utilities & Green Features
Heating: Forced Air,Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer ()
Utilities: for Gas Range,for Electric Dryer,Washer Hookup,Generator Connection
Electric: Generator,Circuit Breakers,Generator Connection (Expense: )
Gas:
Energy Certificate:
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Green Energy Generation:
Green Indoor Air Quality:
Green Water Conservation:
Insulation: Partial,Unknown
Exterior & Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 4
Parking Features: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side,Paved Drive,Off Street
Pool:
Spa:
Patio/Porch: Porch,Deck,Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
View: Scenic View(s) (Ocean,Private,Walk to, Waterview Y/N: Yes)
Waterfront: Beach Front,Ocean,Direct Access,Walk to,0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Private,Deeded Rights)
Road Frontage: Public ()
Road Surface: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Other Structures: Workshop
Horse Amenities:
Wooded Area:
Pasture Area:
Cultivated Area:
Additional Parcels: (Number: )
Outdoor Space:
Community & Association
Community Features: Shopping,Tennis Court(s),Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Golf,Bike Path,Conservation Area,House of Worship,Marina,Private School,Public School,Sidewalks
Association Fee: ()
Fee Includes:
Association Amenities:
Pets Allowed:
Schools: E: , M: , H:
Zoning: LSR ()
MLS Area: Major: , Minor:
Management:
Optional Fee: (Includes: )
Property Description
Discover “Twelve Lanterns,” a Mediterranean villa steeped in history, perched high on rock ledge overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, a secret gem on Marblehead Neck. Designed & commissioned by Isabella Stewart Gardner in 1911, this home is a true testament to her love for Italy, Spain, & the Mediterranean w/ exquisite details like decorative tiles, arched doorways, vaulted ceilings, & a soaring tower w/ 12 windows offering panoramic views. Stroll through wooden gates, mature gardens & up stone steps, to this 4-bedroom residence w/ a primary suite on the main level. The kitchen, primary bath & windows were updated in 2003 while preserving the home’s historical charm. In 2009 an additional jewel was added, a separate artist studio, complete w/ heat, electricity & 1/2 bath-perfect for creative work or large projects, w/ doors large enough for a car or boat. Other features include: a generator, outdoor pizza oven, deeded beach path & a detached 2-car garage. Timeless Charm & Modern Convenience
Room Details
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Dining Room (): x ( sqft) - Features:
Kitchen (): x ( sqft) - Features:
Master Bedroom (): x ( sqft) - Features:
Master Bathroom: Features: Yes
Laundry Dimensions: 6.2X5.4
Multi-Unit Information (if applicable)
Total Units:
Units Owner Occupied:
Unit 1: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
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Complex Complete:
Unit Building:
Financial & Lease Information
Tax Annual Amount: 17948 (Year: 2024)
Tax Assessed Value: 2003100
Tax Block/Lot/Book/Map: / / 26484 /
Parcel Number: M: 0903 B: 8 L: 0,2027921
Special Licenses:
Current Financing:
Gross Income: (Scheduled: )
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Operating Expense: (Water/Sewer: , Insurance: )
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Deposit Required: (Security: , First Month: , Last Month: )
Insurance Required:
References Required:
Listing & Agent Information
Listing Agent: (MLS ID: TM326374) / Team:
Listing Office: (MLS ID: AN0125)
Agent (Property):
Buyer Agent MLS ID:
Buyer Office MLS ID:
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Contract Date: 2024-10-21
Expiration Date: 1900-01-01
Original List Price: 2149000
Price Per SqFt (List): 818.26
Market Time (Property): 260 (Broker: 83, Prev Broker: , Prev Property: 177)
MLS Status: Under Agreement
Possession:
Directions: Atlantic Ave to Ocean Ave over causeway to Marblehead Neck, stay to right on Ocean Ave.
Disclosures: Seller/seller's agents make no warranties/representations,buyer/buyer's agent responsible for due diligence. Sold AS-IS. Appliances left as gifts. Please send offers as one PDF to The Lopes Group Email only please., N
Lead Paint: Unknown
Title 5:
Exclusions:
Contingency: Pending P&S
Special Listing Conditions:
Lender Owned:
Short Sale Lender Approval Required:
Home Warranty Y/N:
Documents Available: (Count: )
Showings Deferral Date:
Open House Flag: 1
Listing Alert: No
Square Feet Disclosures: Does not include 575 square feet in the detached Artist Studio (Incl. Base: No, Other: )
Master Book/Page: / (Page: 593)
Sale Information (if applicable)
Close Date:
Close Price:
Price Per SqFt (Sold):
Anticipated Sold Date: 2025-03-07T05:00:00.000Z
Concessions Amount:
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-01-19
Sold vs Rent:
System Information
Property ID: 1595276
Modification Timestamp: 2025-01-28T21:26:00.000Z
Bridge Modification Timestamp: 2025-01-28T21:28:05.554Z
Original Entry Timestamp: 2024-10-21T19:30:00.000Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-01-28T21:26:00.000Z
Off Market Date: 2025-01-28
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