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43 Ruby Ave, Marblehead, MA

Marblehead · MA 01945

$879,900
Price
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1714
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1910
Lot size: 3,999 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $513 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Window AC

About this home

Classic New England Colonial charm meets coastal living in Marblehead! Set on a picturesque, tree-lined street in the Clifton/Glover area, this 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial offers 1,714 sq. ft. of character-filled living, hardwood floors, a detached garage and a fenced backyard with beautiful perennial gardens—all just minutes from Preston Beach.Enjoy exceptional proximity to Glover School, Vinnin Square, Tedesco Country Club and the Lynch/Van Otterloo YMCA, with easy access to downtown Marblehead and the Swampscott commuter rail. Your introduction to 43 Ruby Avenue begins before you even enter through the front door. A sun-filled three-season porch lined with beautiful windows creates a welcoming spot for morning coffee, a good book or simply watching the neighborhood go by. The front door leads inside to an elegant foyer and a home filled with natural light, hardwood floors, original character and timeless New England details.The living room flows naturally into the dining room with an original built-in china cabinet adding craftsmanship and history. A new slider opens to the deck overlooking one of the home's most special features—a fenced backyard filled with mature perennial gardens lovingly planted, cultivated and cared for over the last 30 years. Follow the garden path along the side of the home and through the vine-covered trellis to a private outdoor retreat that has been decades in the making. At the rear of the home, French doors connect the deck and backyard to a convenient mudroom/drop zone and kitchen, with easy access to the driveway and detached garage.Upstairs are four bedrooms and a full bath, providing wonderful flexibility for today's lifestyle. Don't need four bedrooms? Create the home office, craft room, dressing room or creative space you've been wanting. With four bedrooms, hardwood floors, flexible living space, a detached garage, deck, fenced backyard, established perennial gardens and a location close to the beach, schools, shopping and commuter access, 43 Ruby Avenue offers the opportunity to enjoy the charm, character and coastal lifestyle of Marblehead.

Neighborhood & Transit

Clifton

43 Ruby Ave, Marblehead · MA 01945

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
35 days
Listing Price:
$879,900
Price per Sq.Ft:
$513
Tax Assessment:
$795,100 in 2026
Taxes:
$567 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,714 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Measurements are from 3rd party & public records & are approximate. Buyer/agent to do due diligence
Kitchen
Main Floor, Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
6
Above grade area
1714
Flooring
Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Unit Control
Heating Zone
2
Cooling
Window AC
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
3,999 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Shared Drive, Fenced/Enclosed
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Porch - Enclosed, Deck

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Detached
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway, On Street Without Permit

Construction Details

Construction Type
Unknown
Siding
Shingles
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Dining room level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor

Listing information

Listing agent
Gayle MacEachern Colinet
Listing office
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
MLS PIN #
73584135
Disclosure
First floor:hardwood floors redone in Fall 2025 along with stairs and landing, electrical also updated.
Disclosure
Measurements are from 3rd party & public records & are approximate. Buyer/agent to do due diligence