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$1,450,000
4
Beds
2/1
Baths
5,109
Living Area
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Property Description
Welcome to 436 Lafayette Street —“The Marblehead House”—a stately Federal Colonial built in 1947 by then-Mayor Manning as his personal residence. Perched high on Castle Hill above Lafayette Street, it offers wooded privacy, curated gardens, and ocean views from both the home and a raised terrace. Inside, 5,100+ sq ft blend historic charm—vintage hardwoods, art deco moldings, soaring ceilings—with modern comfort. A grand great room anchors the main level, while a bright cook’s kitchen opens to a Goshen stone patio for al fresco dining. The four-season solarium, positioned to capture a sweeping 180° panorama, overlooks the level backyard, patio and the elevated terrace. Upstairs holds a full-depth primary suite plus three bedrooms; the walkout lower level offers an ADU/in-law suite potential. Nearly half an acre of meticulously landscaped grounds, a slate roof, and an oversized 2-car garage. DEEDED Salem Harbor access. More than a home—it’s a legacy.
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Highlights
- Area: Forest River
- Heating: Baseboard, Oil
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Colonial
- Year Built: 1947
- Cooling: Window Unit(s), Heat Pump
- Parking Spots: 6
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 7
- Status: Closed
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Construction: Frame, Brick
- Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall, ET Irrigation Controller
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Interior Features: Kitchen, Sun Room, Foyer, Great Room, Entry Hall, Walk-up Attic
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- SqFt Source: Public Record
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Basement: Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access
- Exclusions: Ceiling Medallion, Brass Chandelier, Draperies In Living Room, Rope & Shower Rod, Electric Shades.
- Fireplaces: 2
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Roof: Slate
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Zoning: R1
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Parking Features: Attached, Under, Oversized, Off Street, Paved
- Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Ocean, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
- Covered Parking Spaces: 2
- Waerfront: Yes
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Utilities
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $1,106,800
- Taxes: $12,551
- Tax Year: 2025
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