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17 Cottage Street Marblehead — Photo 1 of 27

$899,000

17 Cottage Street, Marblehead, MA 01945

Marblehead, MA 01945

Investor Analysis

Beds

Baths

SqFt

1,288

Style

Single Family

Built

1849

Rarely does a home in such a premier downtown location offer this much! Beautifully renovated and move-in ready, this 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath single-family home is just steps from shops, restaurants, coffee shops, schools, parks, and the beach. Recent updates include a stunning new kitchen, new roof, new HVAC w/ central air, new electrical, fresh paint, landscaping, and more. The inviting first floor features an open kitchen/dining area with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. A spacious living room, plus a versatile home office/den with direct access to the private backyard. A full bath completes the main level. Upstairs, you'll find 3 bedrooms and full bath including a primary bedroom with dressing room/office and 2nd walk-in closet. Enjoy the spacious, private backyard with deck and charming tiered stone walls. A one-car attached garage and two driveways provide exceptional parking. Just unpack and enjoy all that downtown living has to offer!

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Market Value Analysis

This Property

Size (SqFt) →Price →

This Property$698/sqft

Local Avg (Marblehead)$570/sqft

22% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Marblehead, MA.

Financials

Original Price$899,000

Annual Taxes$6,536

Parking

Garage1

Off-Street4

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms8

FireplacesNone

FlooringWood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Wood

BasementFull, Unfinished

Climate & Utilities

HeatingForced Air

CoolingCentral Air

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--

RoofShingle

FoundationStone

ZoningBR

Property & Lot

Acres0.12

SqFt Lot5,532

Lot Features--

Amenities & Appliances

Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Microwave • Refrigerator • Freezer

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Laundromat

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second

Primary BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bathroom 2

First

Bathroom 1

Main,First

Living RoomDining RoomKitchen

Main

Office

Living Room

Lvl Main,First

Flooring - Wood

Dining Room

Lvl Main,First

Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan

Kitchen

Lvl Main,First

Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances

Office

Lvl Main

Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck

Primary Bedroom

Lvl Second

Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood, Dressing Room

Bedroom 2

Lvl Second

Bedroom 3

Lvl Second

Closet

Bathroom 1

Lvl First

Bathroom - Full

Bathroom 2

Lvl Second

Bathroom - Full

Population

20,470

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$180K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

14.7%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Essex County

1,060 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-11% vs the prior 12 months) — 603 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 644 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,288 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,532 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Full Marblehead, MA market report ZIP 01945 market data

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Cressy Team

Listing Office: J. Barrett & Company

MLS® Number: 73582434