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279 Ocean Ave

Marblehead, MA 01945

residentialSingle Family
Owner
Sat...
Owner Type
Individual
Tenure
10 yrs
Assessed
$4,096,800
Built
1920
Sq Ft
6,022
Lot
0.34 ac
Bed/Bath
5/5
Type
Single Family
Elevated Risks25ConditionC2Fire GradeCPermits10Last PermitNov 2023FloodVESurgeCat 1

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279 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945— Property Report

Home& Property Details

279 Ocean Ave is a Old Style single family built in 1920 located in Marblehead, Essex County, MA. The home has 6,022 square feet of living area on a 0.34-acre lot. The home has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 1 half bath across 3 stories.

Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment

279 Ocean Ave is in FEMA flood zone VE. This is a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) where flood insurance is typically required for federally backed mortgages. The property falls within a Category 1 hurricane storm surge inundation zone based on NOAA SLOSH modeling. This property is at risk of inundation under a 1-foot sea level rise scenario. The FEMA National Risk Index composite rating for this area is Relatively Low. The ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for this location is 123 mph. The ground snow load is 40 psf. The EPA radon zone is 1 (highest potential).

Fire Protection

NE Provenance rates the fire protection for 279 Ocean Ave at Grade C (Adequate fire protection access). The nearest fire station, MARBLEHEAD FIRE DEPARTMENT, is 1.3 miles away. This grade reflects fire station proximity, department capabilities, hydrant coverage, and municipal water infrastructure.

Building Permits & Property History

Municipal records show 10 building permits on file for 279 Ocean Ave. The most recent permit was filed November 21, 2023. In the past five years, 1 permit has been issued. The current municipal assessment is $4,096,800, with $3,066,000 attributed to land and $1,030,800 to improvements. The property last sold on March 30, 2016 for $3,100,000. The deed history includes 2 recorded conveyances.

Environmental & Land Use

279 Ocean Ave is classified as a waterfront property.

MarbleheadNeighborhood & Community

279 Ocean Ave is located in Marblehead, Essex County, MA. The property is zoned SESR (Shoreline Expanded Single Residence). The median home value in this census tract is $992,500. Median household income is $200,001. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 81%. The property is served by the Marblehead school district.

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The complete NE Provenance report for 279 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA includes over 430 data attributes sourced from 140+ public and proprietary datasets. The full report covers building construction and materials, NEP Condition Estimate derived from permit history, system ages for roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, complete ownership and deed chain with transaction classification, FEMA flood and coastal hazard analysis, environmental contamination screening, and neighborhood demographics. Available as a professional property wallet, PDF report, or structured data export.