The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01945 sells for about $817,500, or $675 per square foot.
Homes take about 103 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,764 a month.
ZIP 01945 — Marblehead
The Marblehead housing market remains highly competitive with limited inventory and high price points, reflecting its status as a desirable coastal community. Prices have remained stable over the past year, driven by strong demand and low turnover in the historic housing stock. No specific price-cut data is available for this ZIP, suggesting a market that is currently holding firm at asking prices.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families, retirees, and professionals who value historic charm, coastal amenities, and a high-quality school system, and who are comfortable with a premium price point.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 103 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.6% · poverty 4.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 01945, Essex County, MA
Marblehead is consistently ranked as one of the safest communities in Massachusetts with crime rates significantly lower than both state and national averages.
The Marblehead Public School district is highly regarded, with schools consistently performing well above state averages in academic proficiency and college readiness.
As a coastal community, the area faces risks related to storm surges and coastal flooding, with many properties located in designated flood zones requiring specialized insurance.
The area is a historic, largely built-out coastal town with limited new development, focusing primarily on the preservation of its historic character and high-end residential real estate market.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Commuters typically drive or utilize nearby commuter rail stations in Salem or Swampscott to reach Boston, with travel times heavily dependent on traffic along the North Shore corridors.
The area features extensive coastal access, including multiple yacht clubs, public beaches like Devereux Beach, and historic parks such as Crocker Park and Fort Sewall.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by high demand for coastal living and a limited supply of multi-family housing units.
The local economy is driven by tourism, professional services, and its status as a high-end residential enclave for commuters working in the Greater Boston area.
Public transit is limited; residents rely on personal vehicles or nearby commuter rail connections in neighboring towns for regional access.
Development is strictly regulated by historic commissions, focusing on the preservation of existing structures rather than new large-scale projects.
The Town of Marblehead Assessor's office manages property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated revaluation cycles.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal taxes and Essex County assessments; there are no special utility or hospital districts.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to coastal hazard exposure, with many properties requiring flood insurance policies.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 01945 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.614.4 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.514.2 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.514.1 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.712.3 mi
- K1 Speed Boston-Wilmington4.215.4 mi
- Fenway Park4.816.4 mi
- TD Garden4.614.2 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.514.6 mi
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway4.416.3 mi
- Hynes Convention Center4.515.8 mi
- Salem Witch Museum3.82.9 mi
- Stone Zoo4.312.7 mi
- Hammond Castle Museum4.610 mi
- Kowloon Restaurant4.29.2 mi
- The Witch House at Salem4.33.1 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.816.6 mi
- Boston Public Library4.815.6 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.716.9 mi
- Museum of Science4.714.4 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.614.4 mi
- Middlesex Fells Reservation4.712.7 mi
- Salem Witch Trials Memorial4.62.8 mi
- Salem Willows Park4.62.9 mi
- Breakheart Reservation4.79.4 mi
- Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary4.910.1 mi
- Community Boating, Inc.4.614.9 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.915.5 mi
- Atlantic Wharf4.614.4 mi
- Constitution Marina4.613.9 mi
- Hingham Shipyard Marinas4.517.2 mi
- Sagamore Spring Golf Club410.7 mi
- Mount Hood Golf Course4.110.1 mi
- Gannon Municipal Golf Course4.56.5 mi
- Ferncroft Country Club4.69.9 mi
- The Meadow at Peabody4.14.8 mi
- Northshore Mall4.45.8 mi
- Square One Mall4.19.5 mi
- Liberty Tree Mall3.96.1 mi
- MarketStreet Lynnfield4.59.6 mi
- Burlington4.29.6 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.112.2 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.511.3 mi
- The Lounge3.412.3 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.112.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular public beach with coastal views and recreational facilities.
Historic coastal fortification offering panoramic views of the harbor.
Historic district featuring boutique shops, galleries, and high-end dining.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 46.8% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $1,200,000 (+46.8% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.