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Listing broker remarks

Enjoy the best of coastal living in a coveted Marblehead Neck location. This inviting seven-room home offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, including a spacious primary suite with cathedral ceilings, generous closet space, a private en-suite bath, and its own balcony. The beautifully updated kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area, while a large fireplaced living room and spacious family room provide plenty of room for relaxing and entertaining. A full basement offers excellent storage, and the two-car garage adds convenience and additional storage space. Ideally situated just steps from the Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary and close to beaches, the ocean, harbor, and yacht clubs - this is a wonderful opportunity to embrace the Marblehead lifestyle.

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Key details

  • 2,100 sq ft
  • 6,081 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1900 built
  • $569 / sq ft
  • $12,603 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠5⁠9⁠4⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
8 Risley Rd
Town
Marblehead, MA
ZIP
01945
Deed (Bk/Pg)
33761 / 542

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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.