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$630,965$513 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $280,000 on Aug 13, 2009

257 WASHINGTON ST

MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945
1.5
Baths
1,231 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,029 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$631K
$591K low$671K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$280,000 · Aug 13, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,124 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$598,600 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$598,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$583,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$595,626

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyESSEX
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Marblehead Veterans Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Marblehead High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Marblehead School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01945These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.58
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.86

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,567
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,754 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$157,461
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$196,744
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

257 Washington St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Marblehead 01945
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Marblehead 01945
  • Among the smallest lots in Essex County

What homes are worth in Marblehead 01945

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$392K$4.1M

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Marblehead 01945.

How it measures up in Marblehead 01945

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Marblehead 01945.

Estimated value$630,965
CheaperTypical $1,014,260Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$513
CheaperTypical $519Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,231 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,104 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size1,029 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 257 Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarblehead 01945Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$630,9659% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51348% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,231 ft²13% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,029 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than194047% of homes38% of homes

About 257 Washington St

How much is 257 Washington St, Marblehead, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Washington St, Marblehead, MA is $630,965 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $590,787 to $671,143. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Washington St, Marblehead, MA last sell?

257 Washington St, Marblehead, MA last sold on Aug 13, 2009 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 Washington St, Marblehead, MA?

257 Washington St, Marblehead, MA has 1.5 bathrooms and 1,231 square feet of living space.

When was 257 Washington St, Marblehead, MA built?

257 Washington St, Marblehead, MA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 257 Washington St, Marblehead, MA?

257 Washington St, Marblehead, MA is assigned to Marblehead Veterans Middle School (middle), rated A-; Marblehead High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Marblehead School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Washington St, Marblehead, MA compare to other homes in Marblehead 01945?

Among the 7,769 homes in Marblehead 01945, it is worth more than 9% of them ($630,965 against a typical $1,014,260), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($513 against a typical $519), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,231 ft² against a typical 2,104 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,029 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1940 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 41% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 257 Washington St, Marblehead, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 257 Washington St, Marblehead, MA was $5,124. The county assessed it at $598,600.

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