436 Lafayette St

Taxes: $12,551 (2025)

About this home

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.

Property details

Sewer

Private

Style

Single Wide

Water

City/Town Water

Cooling

Window AC, Heat Pump

Heating

Electric Baseboard, Individual

Type

Detached

Flooring

Tile, Hardwood

Road type

Public

Appliances

Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Waterfront

Ocean

Construction

Aluminum, Brick

Roof

Shingle

Garage

Attached, Under, Oversized Parking

Lot

Corner

Parking

1-10 Spaces, Paved Driveway

Basement

Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access, Exterior Access

Electric

220 Volts, Circuit Breakers

Exterior

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

Interior

Cable Available, Walk-up Attic

Waterview Features

Ocean