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272 WASHINGTON ST

MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945
5
Beds
5
Baths
9,809 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
20
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,506 (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.$1,694,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$565,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,129,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,601,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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 · 0.3 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

272 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Marblehead 01945
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Marblehead 01945

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

Living area9,809 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,104 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 272 Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarblehead 01945Essex County
Living areabigger than9,809 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac28% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than188015% of homes8% of homes

About 272 Washington St

When did 272 Washington St, Marblehead, MA last sell?

272 Washington St, Marblehead, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 272 Washington St, Marblehead, MA?

272 Washington St, Marblehead, MA has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 9,809 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 272 Washington St, Marblehead, MA built?

272 Washington St, Marblehead, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old.

What schools serve 272 Washington St, Marblehead, MA?

272 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 272 Washington St, Marblehead, MA compare to other homes in Marblehead 01945?

Among the 7,769 homes in Marblehead 01945, it is bigger than almost all of them (9,809 ft² against a typical 2,104 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1880 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 272 Washington St, Marblehead, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 272 Washington St, Marblehead, MA was $14,506. The county assessed it at $1,694,600.

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