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Listing broker remarks

Stately 4-bedroom Colonial on a quiet family-friendly cul-de-sac across from Preston Beach. The sun filled first floor features a welcoming family room, spacious living room with fireplace, formal dining room, half bath, and kitchen with direct access to the deck - perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the generous primary bedroom has balcony access, as well as 2 bright bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished third floor provides exceptional flexibility, ideal for an au pair suite, guest space, or older teen, with a bedroom and another full bath, plus lots of additional storage. The large dry basement, with a full bathroom could be reimagined as a kids’ playroom or home gym. Recent improvements include a brand new roof and fresh paint throughout the first and second floors. Outside, the large, fenced back yard is surrounded by beautiful, mature trees, combining serene privacy with access to the Marblehead Rail Trail, offering plenty of room for gardening & entertaining as well as a detached one-car garage. Offers, if any, are requested by 6:00 pm Monday, 9/14.— MerryFox Realty

Key details

  • 2,870 sq ft
  • 7,858 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1935 built
  • $365 / sq ft
  • $11,083 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠4⁠4⁠3⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
28 Preston Beach Road
Town
Marblehead, MA
ZIP
01945

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Neighborhood: Marblehead

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.