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Listing broker remarks

Located in Marblehead's coveted Goldthwait neighborhood, this property offers a rare opportunity to renovate, expand, or start anew on a generous, flat 14,374+/-SF corner lot with views to the salt marsh and the Atlantic Ocean. This 1926 shingle-style home offers 2,723+/-SF of living space, 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a detached two-car garage — with the footprint and lot size to support a thoughtful renovation or full new construction. The heart of the neighborhood is a private 12-acre coastal land trust with a beachside park and salt marsh — a privilege few addresses in Marblehead can offer. Set on a peaceful, tree-lined side street, the property is close to Devereux Beach, Seaside Park, and downtown shops and restaurants. A property with this combination of location, lot, and coastal setting rarely comes to market. Showings available over the next two weeks with an offer deadline of 5pm on Monday, June 1st.— The Agency Marblehead

Key details

  • sold
  • 2,723 sq ft
  • 14,374 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1926 built
  • $642 / sq ft
  • $13,015 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠1⁠5⁠3⁠7⁠
Last updated
Address
28 Orchard Street
Town
Marblehead, MA
ZIP
01945
Sold for
$1,827,000
Deed (Bk/Pg)
6255 / 714

Map

Neighborhood: Goldthwait

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.