421 & 423 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945
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OFF MARKET

$5,500,000

Last sold price
  • 5 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 5,915 sqft (on 0.84 acres)

421 & 423 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 3, 2025 for $5,500,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.67
Single-Family Home
$5,300,000
10/30/25
6
4
3,558
0.72
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
11/21/25
5
3.5
3,568
1.02
Single-Family Home
$2,800,000
07/02/26
8
5
6,205
0.72
Single-Family Home
$2,175,000
12/18/25
5
3.5
2,942
0.77
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
11/07/25
4
3.5
3,543
0.70
Single-Family Home
$2,525,000
07/30/26
4
3.5
2,589
0.80
Single-Family Home
$1,625,000
11/06/25
5
3
3,008
1.60
Single-Family Home
$3,000,000
08/17/26
4
4.5
4,705
1.04
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
06/01/26
6
3.5
3,586
1.08
Single-Family Home
$1,320,000
09/30/25
5
3
3,028

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.10
$7,143,700
5
5
6,518
Off Market
0.13
$1,659,100
2
1.5
1,388
Off Market
0.35
$7,466,800
7
5
7,396
Off Market
0.39
$2,583,500
3
3.5
4,014
Off Market
0.42
$7,750,000
-
-
-
For Sale
0.48
$3,593,600
4
4.5
5,428
Off Market
0.50
$1,794,400
3
2
1,702
Off Market
0.65
$4,616,300
4
4.5
5,547
Off Market
0.66
$2,200,000
2
2.5
2,512
For Sale
0.67
$5,309,300
6
4
3,558
Off Market
0.67
$2,032,500
3
2.5
2,100
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1999
0.84 acre lot
5,915 sqft
Garage

About this House

Rare Estate Offering - TIOGA TOWERS! 421 and 423 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead.Seaside living on the tip of Marblehead Neck, offering protected panoramic ocean views from Gloucester to Boston and beyond, with private steps to the ocean. .Custom-built in 1999, the shingle-style main home provides every modern amenity, including a four-floor elevator, yet it retains the elegance of the iconic Tioga Towers that was once occupied the grounds. The home was built with extraordinary views in mind, with multiple decks, balconies, and a tower with a roof deck that takes advantage of the 360-degree views.The separate 4-bedroom carriage house built in 1906 is in mid-renovation, and completes the estate with an eat-in kitchen, living and dining rooms, and an oversized garage. New roof (2022) and elevator (2024).
421 & 423 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 5,915 sqft single-family home built in 1999. It last sold for $5,500,000 on Jan 3, 2025 (8% below the $5,950,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Traci Howe, (617) 510-4341
Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, (781) 631-8800
Bought with: Traci Howe, (617) 510-4341, Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, (781) 631-8800
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73253795

Home Details for 421 & 423 Ocean Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 15Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, OfficeWet Bar
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 5915 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker ConnectionAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Vacuum System, Plumbed For Ice MakerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Laundry Chute,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Second FloorMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Forced Air,OilNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 5Fireplace: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, BedroomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: French DoorsFlooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Marble, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
ElevatorFloors: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Marble, Flooring Stone Ceramic Tile, Flooring Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Scenic View(s), Water, Ocean

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, CoveredOther Structures: Guest HouseExterior: Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Fruit Trees, Guest House, Stone WallFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Open Parking Spaces: 8No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 11Parking: Detached,Heated Garage,Oversized,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: Waterfront, Ocean, Frontage, Direct Access, Harbor, Ocean, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private, Public)Road Frontage: PublicOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: 172.00

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1999
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Victorian
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: The Mermaid Door Handle, Ship Chandelier, Nantucket Planter And Lion Statues Are Excluded.

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $5,950,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Nov 14 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Marblehead

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 5915 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, UniversityNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.84 acres

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73253795Water ViewWater View: Ocean, Water

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfMedical FacilityLaundromatBike PathConservation AreaHouse of WorshipMarinaPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolUniversity

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 3, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73253795
Sold
$5,500,000
Oct 11, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73253795
PriceChange
$5,950,000
Price decreased by 8%
Jun 18, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73253795
Listed For Sale
$6,450,000

Market trends in Marblehead

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
Sale-to-List Price
Price per sq ft
Available listings
46
4
MoM

What Locals Say about Marblehead

At least 107 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 72 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 70 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 66 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 64 % Say there's wildlife

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 47 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "There are lots of community events and one of the best July 4th celebrations. Lots of church groups, Council on aging, etc"
  • 9vpwcs25jb
    "Everyone is friendly towards dogs. The dogs love every person who comes close to them. It’s a pleasure to see. "
  • 9vpwcs25jb
    "I work from home so I don’t commute. I have the best of both worlds and I’m totally appreciative. Out of the worst pandemic comes the best commute ever! How lucky we are!! "
  • Lytania Jason Knowles
    "I work ten minutes away so it’s great. 7:45-8:15 in town is a mess because all the schools are doing drop off. "
  • MARC MELTZER
    "Aside from the morning & afternoon traffic the commute is okay but to & from work can be very stressful "
  • Bdmn63
    "This is an absolutely fantastic community with parents who are actively involved with their families in the community great schools and great lifestyle with the beaches in waterfronts"
  • Tpnohelty
    "Great area to walk with dogs. Safe neighborhood and everyone keeps their dogs leashed when out and about."
  • Cassandra
    "Christmas walk every year Santa comes in a lobster boat and they have a parade and all the local stores have specials "
  • Cassandra
    "Art festival in the summer. Sidewalk sales for all the local shops. Crocker park has fireworks on holidays and beautiful view of the ocean. Outdoor dining on the water "
  • R E. M.
    "this is a one of a kind community. it is very historic, going back to the 1600's. it is very safe and family friendly. it is a bit hard to commute to, but totally worth it."
  • Chalvinleo
    "Marblehead is truly something else. I have lived here for the past 10 years and I am sad to leave. This town will always feel like home. "
  • Msherman48
    "It’s Marblehead, an almost 400 year old fishing village on Massachusetts Bay. We have a small town but urban “walking” downtown on a spectacularly beautiful natural harbor. This is the real thing! And, it’s only a short hop to Boston, America’s intellectual capital city. If it didn’t have a cold winter, the whole world would want to live here!"
  • Cynshor
    "Takes a little while to get out of Marblehead and through surrounding Salem and Swampscott. Worth every minute on the ride home when you hit the water views."
  • dbrownbos
    "My neighborhood is in a great location close to schools and old town section of town. You can walk to shopping and the harbor. Lots of attractions nearby. "
  • Frank K.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for fourteen years and have nice neighbors. It is safe and people watch out for each other."
  • Rhonda
    "Stunning ocean and harbor views. Beach and water sports. Walking running and biking on the Neck. Eastern and Corinthian yacht clubs among others. "
  • richard n. a.
    "Fabulous and unique seaside community. History is everywhere. 16 miles from Boston. No place to build so housing is always in demand and home values do not get hit hard in economic downturns. Great town to protect your real estate investment. "
  • Sean
    "A corner lot in the desirable family neighborhood. Kids all abound. Ice Cream Trucks and good people."
  • Alicia H.
    "I live here and this town is fantastic - it's beautiful and friendly and full of things to do! "
  • Arian S.
    "Excellent location, wonderful views, quite. I love to live and work here."

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Frequently asked questions about 421 & 423 Ocean Ave

  • What is the price history for 421 & 423 Ocean Ave?
    421 & 423 Ocean Ave in Marblehead, MA last sold for $5,500,000 in January 2025.
  • Is Marblehead a buyer's or seller's market?
    Marblehead is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Marblehead?
    Residents describe Marblehead, MA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Marblehead, MA.
  • What are the closest schools to 421 & 423 Ocean Ave?
    The closest schools to 421 & 423 Ocean Ave in Marblehead, MA are Marblehead High School (rated 8/10), Marblehead Veterans Middle School (rated 9/10), Village School (Elementary, rated 7/10).
  • Does 421 & 423 Ocean Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 421 & 423 Ocean Ave in Marblehead, MA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 421 & 423 Ocean Ave?
    The lot at 421 & 423 Ocean Ave in Marblehead, MA is about 0.84 acres (36,721 sq ft).

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