246 Ocean Avenue
Marblehead, MA 01945
$1,999,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,443 Sq. Ft.
$818 / Sq. Ft.
2,443
Sq. Ft.
$818
per Sq. Ft.
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,...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
- Listed by The Lopes Group • J. Barrett & Company
Property Details for 246 Ocean Avenue
Town
Marblehead
MLS AreaMarblehead Neck
AreaMA-Marblehead-Marblehead Neck, MA-Marblehead
Architectural StyleVilla, Italianate
StyleGarden, Villa, Italianate
Garage Spaces2
Parking Spaces4.00
Parking Spaces Total6
LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2024 03:06 AM
Property Details for 246 Ocean Avenue
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 73304663 |
| Days on Market | 31 |
| Taxes | $17,948 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Single Family / Detached |
| Year Built | 1911 |
| County | Essex County |
Building Information for 246 Ocean Avenue
Stories-Year Built1911Building Size-Lot Size0.44 AC / 19,235 SF
Property Information for 246 Ocean Avenue
General Details
Property Details
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
- Living Area: 2443.0
- Color: Natural
- 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: 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: Insulated Doors, French Doors
- FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
- FireplaceYN: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Concrete
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Attic Access, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Entry Hall, Wine Cellar, Gallery, Bonus Room, Office, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Unknown
- Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Unknown, French Doors, Security System
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
- Primary Bath: Yes
- SpaYN: No
- Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame, Stone
- Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Porch, Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
- Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
- Other Structures: Workshop
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
- Roof Material: Clay
- View: Scenic View(s)
- View: Yes
- Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, Direct Access, 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
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
- Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street
Utilities
- Cooling: Central Air
- Cooling: Yes
- Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, Generator Connection
- Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Sewer: City/Town Sewer
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
- Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
- Room Primary Bedroom Area: 176.079999
- Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
- Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.2
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
- Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.4
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom2 Area: 171.6
- Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
- Bedroom2 Level: First
- Bedroom2 Width: 14.3
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom3 Area: 151.2
- Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
- Bedroom3 Length: 10.8
- Bedroom3 Level: First
- Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
- Bedroom4 Area: 126.0
- Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
- Bedroom4 Level: First
- Bedroom4 Width: 10.5
Bathroom 1
- Bathroom1 Area: 58.86
- Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Bathroom1 Length: 10.9
- Bathroom1 Level: First
- Bathroom1 Width: 5.4
Bathroom 2
- Bathroom2 Area: 88.289999
- Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Beamed Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
- Bathroom2 Length: 10.9
- Bathroom2 Level: Second
- Bathroom2 Width: 8.1
Bathroom 3
- Bathroom3 Area: 30.599999
- Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pedestal Sink
- Bathroom3 Length: 6.0
- Bathroom3 Level: Second
- Bathroom3 Width: 5.1
Dining Room
- Dining Room Area: 112.86
- Dining Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Slider,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
- Dining Room Length: 11.4
- Dining Room Level: Second
- Dining Room Width: 9.9
Kitchen
- Kitchen Area: 158.57
- Kitchen Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead
- Kitchen Length: 15.7
- Kitchen Level: Second
- Kitchen Width: 10.1
Laundry
- Laundry Dimen: 6.2X5.4
Living Room
- Room Living Room Area: 396.27
- Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
- Room Living Room Length: 25.9
- Room Living Room Level: Second
- Room Living Room Width: 15.3
Other Room 1
- Room Office Area: 71.25
- Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Room Office Length: 9.5
- Room Office Level: Second
- Room Office Width: 7.5
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
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- 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.
Tax Information
- Listing Terms: Contract
- Tax ID: M: 0903 B: 8 L: 0,2027921
- Assessments: $2,003,100
- Book: 26484
- Tax Year: 2024
- Zoning: LSR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
- Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
- Foundation: Granite, Other
- Cooling Zones: 4
- Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
- Association Security: Security System
- Adult Community: No
Property History for 246 Ocean Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
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 - | PK to 3 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Elbridge Gerry PublicK to 1 | ||
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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