50 Columbia St, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907
$250,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,609
Sq Ft
$155
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1920
Year Built
2
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
27
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jun 14, 2017 • MLS# 72181702 Copied! • Updated Sep 11, 2017

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $299,000
Final Sale Price: $250,000
Difference: $49,000 (-16.4%)
Performance Metrics
83.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
27
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $186
Sale $/sq ft: $155
This property sold for $155 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 16.4% below the original asking price.

With only 27 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 13 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$155/sq ft
Area Median
$416/sq ft
Difference
62.7%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Nice example of classic old style home and detail with high ceilings, nicely sized rooms, private yard. Full basement with laundry. Newer heating and electric. Attic storage. Older replacement thermopane windows, vinyl siding, nice back deck. Property is across from commuter rail station.

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Property History

Market Insights

69.5%
Price Range
28
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73573583
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 8, 2026
$799,000
MLS #73573583 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72965816
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Previously Sold
Jun 15, 2022
$820,000
MLS #72965816
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72246321
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Previously Sold
Dec 4, 2017
$450,000
MLS #72246321
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Sold
Sep 8, 2017
$250,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 28
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Listed for Sale
Jun 14, 2017
$299,000
Original listing
Agent: Mitch Levine Office: Sagan Agency REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $5,493 $314,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,493
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$314,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,609 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Range, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $5,493
Assessed Value $314,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Seller Has Never Lived In Property. Sold As-is. Needs A Lot Of Work. No Refrigerator. All Other Appliances Left As Gifts. No Representation On Working Condition Of Baths And Kitchen.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Lt gray
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 28 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,609 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Range, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
School District
Swampscott School District local
B
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
78% attend college
73% 4-Year 5% 2-Year 38% Out of State 4% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
1.2% Suspensions 0.4% In-School
↓ 4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
The Hathaway School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Aborn School
0.6 mi | #213 of 825 | Score: 54.1
Improved 265 spots from last year
-4.1 below state avg
232 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
C-
Brickett Elementary School
0.7 mi | #667 of 825 | Score: 37.5
Improved 122 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
330 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
C-
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
0.4 mi | #311 of 352 | Score: 30.7
Improved 40 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
1,190 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades 06-08
B+
Swampscott Middle School
1.1 mi | #122 of 352 | Score: 47.4
Dropped 51 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
663 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
C+
Pickering Middle School
2.0 mi | #229 of 352 | Score: 38.5
Improved 78 spots from last year
-19.7 below state avg
539 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A-
Swampscott High School
0.4 mi | #101 of 346 | Score: 60.3
Dropped 69 spots from last year
+2.1 above state avg
675 students Moderate
18 sports • 1,578 athletes
Strong AP Program Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
D
Lynn English High School
1.1 mi | #315 of 346 | Score: 35.5
Improved 40 spots from last year
-22.7 below state avg
1,727 students Moderate
18 sports • 1,425 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
B+
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy
1.4 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.7
Improved 331 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
364 students Moderate
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood

50 Columbia St, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mitch Levine
Listing Office Sagan Agency REALTORS®
Office Phone 781-593-6111
Agent MLS ID C0001118
Office MLS ID C77800
Listing Data Updated Sep 11, 2017 10:07 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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