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2 Ocean Avenue, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907
$785,500
5
Beds
4
Baths
5,020
Sq Ft
$156
Price/Sq Ft
0.59
Acres
1930
Year Built
6
Parking
148
Days on Market
Closed Listed Nov 3, 2015 • MLS# 71927304 Copied! • Updated Apr 13, 2016

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $869,000
Final Sale Price: $785,500
Difference: $83,500 (-9.6%)
Performance Metrics
90.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
148
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $173
Sale $/sq ft: $156
This property sold for $156 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.6% below the original asking price.

At 148 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$156/sq ft
Area Average
$278/sq ft
Difference
43.8%

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

About this home

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Property History

Market Insights

70.9%
Price Range
245
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73468894
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jan 15, 2026
$2,695,000
MLS #73468894 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73307278
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jan 30, 2025
$1,400,000
MLS #73307278
Sold
Apr 13, 2016
$785,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 245
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Listed for Sale
Nov 3, 2015
$839,000
Original listing
Agent: Goldstein - Foutes Team Office: Sagan Agency REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $15,264 $890,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$15,264
Tax Year 2015
Assessed Value
$890,000

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1930
Living Area 5,020 sq ft
Lot Size 0.59 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Closet, Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer, 1/4 Bath, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Tile, Rubber, Other
Features Deck - Roof, Patio, Covered Patio/deck, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof, Patio, Covered
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved
Total Spaces 6
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer
Annual Tax $15,264
Assessed Value $890,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color Taupe
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 149 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
5,020 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Half

Second Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior
Bedroom3
Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full
Bedroom2
Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom3
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting
Master Bedroom
Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood

Other Floor

Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Main,First Floor

Dining Room
Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Wainscoting
Kitchen
Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup
Living Room
Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Open Floorplan, Wainscoting

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet, Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer, 1/4 Bath, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Tile, Rubber, Other
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof, Patio, Covered
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
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
0.3 mi | #326 of 824 | Score: 50.0
Dropped 54 spots from last year
-8.2 below state avg
Limited historical data for year-over-year comparison
734 students Moderate
Grades K-04
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B+
Swampscott Middle School
0.5 mi | #122 of 352 | Score: 47.2
Dropped 51 spots from last year
-11 below state avg
654 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
H

High Schools

1 school
A-
Swampscott High School
1.3 mi | #98 of 346 | Score: 60.1
Dropped 66 spots from last year
+1.9 above state avg
706 students Moderate
18 sports • 1,578 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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2 Ocean Avenue, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID TM003711
Office MLS ID C77800
Listing Data Updated Apr 13, 2016 4:08 PM 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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