65 Essex Street, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907
$586,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,019
Sq Ft
$290
Price/Sq Ft
0.00
Acres
1920
Year Built
4
Parking
28
Days on Market
Sold 2019 Listed Oct 30, 2019 • MLS# 72586259 Copied! • Updated Dec 22, 2019

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $579,900
Final Sale Price: $586,000
Difference: +$6,100 (+1.1%)
Performance Metrics
101.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
28
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $287
Sale $/sq ft: $290
This property sold for $290 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 28 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

This beautiful two family situated on a corner lot is great for a owner occupant or investor! Walking distance to the commuter rail! This home features two two bed one bath units. Each with its own driveway! The first floor unit which is currently leased, is a single level unit with two bedrooms one nicely updated bath and and updated kitchen. Upstairs you have the current owners unit. Which is a two floor two bed one bath with an office or den! This whole unit has been renovated and it shows! You have a great open concept living and dining space that leads into the kitchen which has been tastefully updated. Your first bedroom is on the lower level with the second bedroom and office upstairs. Both units currently share the basement for storage where you will also find the laundry room with hookups for each unit as well as an additional bath. The basement has lots of potential to be finished. New roof Installed this week! Now showings until the open house Sunday 11/3 12pm-2pm

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

60%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73595194
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 26, 2026
$800,000
MLS #73595194 - Active
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Sold
Dec 19, 2019
$586,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
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Listed for Sale
Oct 30, 2019
$579,900
Original listing
Agent: Stephen Buchan Office: Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
Previous Transaction - MLS #70556106
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
May 25, 2007
$320,000
MLS #70556106

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $6,516 $428,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,516
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$428,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1920
Living Area 2,019 sq ft
Lot Size 0.0000
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 11

Investment Metrics

Units 2
Unit 1 Rent $1,695/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Total Monthly Rent $1,695/mo
Gross Income $20,340
Net Operating Income $20,340
Cap Rate 3.51%
Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Carpet, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry None
Features Laundry Room, Mudroom, Pantry, Upgraded Cabinets, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floorplan, Philadelphia, Remodeled, Kitchen, Living Rm/dining Rm Combo, Office/den, Living Room
Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch None
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $6,516
Assessed Value $428,700
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 30 days

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,019 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Stories
3
Levels
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Laundry Room, Mudroom, Pantry, Upgraded Cabinets, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floorplan, Philadelphia, Remodeled, Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Office/Den, Living Room
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Stories: 3

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
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

1 school
B+
Swampscott Elementary School
1.3 mi | #314 of 825 | Score: 50.3
Dropped 42 spots from last year
-7.9 below state avg
Limited historical data for year-over-year comparison
745 students Moderate
Grades K-04
M

Middle Schools

1 school
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
H

High Schools

1 school
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
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Neighborhood

65 Essex Street, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907

Listing Information

Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
Office Phone 603-232-8282
Agent MLS ID CN213064
Office MLS ID NH0049
Listing Data Updated Dec 22, 2019 10:12 AM EST
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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