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246 Ocean Ave
Marblehead, MA 01945
4 bed 3 bath 2,518 SqFt ($951/SqFt)
0.44 acre lot. Built 1911
Listed 2024-04-10, Taxes $18,598
Ⓧ USDA Ineligible
due to price & location

near Marblehead

TWELVE LANTERNS - A small Mediterranean villa on Marblehead Neck

Known as Isabella Stewart Gardner's Marblehead Secret . This distinctive villa was planned, commissioned and supervised through construction by Mrs. Gardner herself in 1911. Twelve Lanterns sits high on a rock ledge overlooking the ocean and comes with a DEEDED BEACH PATH. A covered rch and stone steps lead to its entrance. Inside, the Great Room has an enormous fireplace, vaulted ceilings, detailed original woodwork and beams.

There are 4 bedrooms in total, the primary suite, on the main level, has a big custom tiled bath and walk-in closet. The kitchen and baths are updated to modern standards. The decorative tiles, b alconies and arched doorways add to its intrigue. The Tower Room, with 12 large windows, has limitless views of the ocean, harbor and town. Beautiful gardens, flowering climbing vines and a wood burning pizza oven compliment the property. Included is a LARGE HEATED ARTIST STUDIO and 2 car garage.


Presented by Karen Bernier at
Churchill Properties.
Listing Agent Photo

Property MLS #73222161 from MLSPIN

Total Rooms: 10
Living Room Dimensions: 15 x 26
Office/Study Room Dimensions: 7 x 8
Living Room Sqft: 390
Office/Study Room Sqft: 56
Living Room Level: Second
Office/Study Room Level: Second
Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
Office/Study Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished

Electric Water Heater
Water Heater
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Wine Refrigerator
Range Hood
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Bedrooms: 4
Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 11 x 12
Primary Bedroom Sqft: 168
Bedroom 2 Sqft: 168
Bedroom 3 Sqft: 168
Bedroom 4 Sqft: 132
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Bedroom 4 Level: First
Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access
Bedroom 3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Total Bathrooms: 2.5
Full Bathrooms: 2
1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom 1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2 Level: First
Primary Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity
Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Walk-In Closet(s)
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Loft
Wine Cellar
Home Office
Bonus Room
Mud Room
Wired for Sound
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Concrete
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens

Cooling Features: Central Air, Dual
Heating Features: Gravity, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1

Dining Room Dimensions: 10 x 11
Dining Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Slider, Lighting - Overhead
Dining Room Level: Second
Dining Room Sqft: 110
Kitchen Dimensions: 11 x 14
Kitchen Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
Kitchen Level: Second
Kitchen Sqft: 154

Porch
Patio
Professional Landscaping
Sprinkler System
Decorative Lighting
Screens
Fenced Yard
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures: Workshop
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved

Beach Front
Beach Access
Ocean
Walk to
0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach
Beach Ownership(Private
Deeded Rights)

Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Parking Total: 4

Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
Lot Size Acres: 0.44
Lot Size Square Feet: 19235

View: Scenic View(s)
Security Features: Security System

Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Public School

Annual Tax Amount: 20031
Tax Block: 8
Source Listing Status: Active
City Region: Marblehead Neck
County: Essex
Directions: MARBLEHEAD NECK, RIGHT ONTO OCEAN AVENUE, ACROSS FROM SARGENT ROAD LOOP.
Tax Year: 2024
Source Property Type: Residential
Parcel Number: 2027921
Zoning: LSR
Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
Source System Name: C2C

YearAssessments
Building + Land
Total
Tax
2023$359,900 + $1,499,900
$1,859,800
$18,598
2022$349,900 + $1,326,800
$1,676,700
$17,639
2021$347,400 + $1,246,100
$1,593,500
$16,604
2020$314,500 + $1,384,500
$1,699,000
$17,653
2019$314,500 + $1,269,100
$1,583,600
$17,008
2018$314,500 + $1,130,700
$1,445,200
$15,926
2017$314,500 + $1,130,700
$1,445,200
$15,912
2016$314,500 + $1,096,100
$1,410,600
$15,658
2015$299,900 + $1,096,100
$1,396,000
$15,468
2014$293,300 + $1,096,100
$1,389,400
$15,408
2006$277,800 + $1,022,900
$1,300,700
$10,965
2005$247,600 + $829,400
$1,077,000
$8,896
2004$175,000 + $712,700
$887,700
$7,528
2003$149,100 + $604,700
$753,800
$6,347

Price Changed 2024-05-09
$2,395,000
MLSPIN
Listed 2024-04-10
$2,595,000
MLSPIN
Sold 2003-03-21
$1,030,000
Public Record

Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
for Gas Range
for Electric Oven
for Electric Dryer
Washer Hookup
Generator Connection
Water Source: Public

Year Built: 1911
Building Area Total: 2518
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Granite, Irregular
Property Age: 113
Roof: Clay
House Style: Villa, Italianate
Year Built Details: Actual
Year Built Source: Owner

Accessibility Features: No

Marblehead High School is a public high school located approximately 1.4 miles away.
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Marblehead Veterans Middle School is a public middle school located approximately 1.2 miles away.
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Elbridge Gerry is a public elementary school located approximately 1.3 miles away.
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Devereux School is a private elementary school located approximately 1.3 miles away.
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