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436 Lafayette St Salem, MA 01970

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

5,109 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,109 sqft

Price per Sqft $283

MLS Listing ID 73431363

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N false

Year Built 1947

Annual Tax Amount $12,551

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.480 Acres

Acres 0.48

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

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.

Location

State MA

County Essex

Area Forest River

Zoning R1

Direction Lafayette -> Raymond Ave -> Raymond Rd (one way)

Rooms

Basement Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Interior

Interior Features Kitchen, Sun Room, Foyer, Great Room, Entry Hall, Walk-up Attic

Heating Baseboard, Oil

Cooling Window Unit(s), Heat Pump

Flooring Tile, Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Appliance Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall, ET Irrigation Controller

Garage Spaces 2.0

Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Utilities Available for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Waterfront Description Waterfront,Ocean,Ocean,1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Public)

Roof Type Slate

Total Parking Spaces 4

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Schools

Middle Schools Collins Middle

High Schools Salem High

Others

Senior Community false

Acceptable Financing Contract

Listing Terms Contract

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Joyce Sullivan

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Joyce Sullivan

436 Lafayette St Salem, MA 01970

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