$1,450,000

436 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970

  • 4 beds |
  • 3 baths |
  • 5,109 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1947
  • Property Lot Size Icon0.48acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $284/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 2 months ago

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.

Listing Status:
Pending
Date Added:
September 16, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:
Compass : 617-206-3333
Listing Agent:
Sherwood & Company Team : 617-833-0036
MLS ID:
73431363
  • General: KitchenSun RoomFoyerGreat RoomEntry HallWalk-up Attic
  • Appliances: Water HeaterRangeDishwasherDisposalRefrigeratorWasherDryerPlumbed For Ice Maker
  • Laundry: Gas Dryer HookupWasher Hookup
  • Basement: FinishedInterior EntryGarage Access
  • Flooring: TileHardwood
  • A/C: Window Unit(s)Heat Pump
  • Heating: BaseboardOil
  • Fireplace: Living RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 2
  • Eco/Green Feature: ThermostatET Irrigation Controller
  • General: Porch - EnclosedPatioCovered Patio/DeckRain GuttersStorageProfessional LandscapingSprinkler SystemGardenStone WallET Irrigation Controller
  • Style: Colonial
  • Parking: AttachedUnderOversizedOff StreetPaved
  • Roofing: Slate
  • General: FrameBrickConcrete Perimeter
  • Road/Access: Public
  • Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
  • County: Essex
  • Zoning: R1M:31 L:02222133963
  • Utilities: for Gas Rangefor Gas Ovenfor Gas DryerWasher HookupIcemaker Connection220 VoltsCircuit Breakers
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: MLS Property Information Network
  • Exclusions: Ceiling MedallionBrass ChandelierDraperies In Living RoomRope & Shower RodElectric Shades.

This listing courtesy of Sherwood & Company Team, Compass

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Location

Schools Nearby

S

Saltonstall School

211 Lafayette St, Salem, MA, 01970

Grades KG-8

1.01 miles away

C

Collins Middle School

29 Highland Ave, Salem, MA, 01970

Grades 6-8

1.35 miles away

S

Salem High School

77 Willson St, Salem, MA, 01970

Grades 9-12

1.23 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.