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8 Essex Street, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907
$374,000
Est. $2,555/month
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,206
Sq Ft
$170
Price/Sq Ft
0.12
Acres
1920
Year Built
14
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 11, 2018 • MLS# 72409385 Copied!

About this home

INSTANT EQUITY! Charming 2200 square foot old-style single family located in the coastal town of Swampscott, MA. Four minute walk to commuter rail. Less than a mile to ocean and swamp scott high school. First floor boasts large entertainment style living room. Perfect for family holidays. Spacious eat-in starter kitchen with Island. Large laundry room and half bath complete first floor. Plenty of storage space in clean unfinished basement. Easy access to bedroom/office in lower level. The second floor opens to two bedrooms and 1 full bathroom as well as a master bedroom and bath containing double shower steam room and walk-in closet. Paved drive way for 6 cars. Extremely rare opportunity to own a family sized home in this town for an unbelievable price! Listing agent is owner.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,206 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $369,000
Final Sale Price: $374,000
Difference: +$5,000 (+1.4%)
Performance Metrics
101.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
14
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $167
Sale $/sq ft: $170
This property sold for $170 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 14 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$170/sq ft
Area Average
$356/sq ft
Difference
52.3%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1920
Living Area 2,206 sq ft
Lot Size 0.12 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard, Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances Electric Water Heater
Fireplace None
Basement Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Concrete
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Paved Drive
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric 220 Volts
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,566
Assessed Value $347,900

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Location

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Neighborhood

8 Essex Street, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

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
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Aborn School
0.4 mi | #226 of 824 | Score: 53.5
Improved 252 spots from last year
-4.7 below state avg
224 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
C-
Ingalls School
0.6 mi | #673 of 824 | Score: 37.3
Improved 125 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
719 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
C-
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
0.4 mi | #311 of 352 | Score: 30.5
Improved 40 spots from last year
-27.7 below state avg
1,310 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades 06-08
B+
Swampscott Middle School
1.2 mi | #122 of 352 | Score: 47.2
Dropped 51 spots from last year
-11 below state avg
654 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
C+
Pickering Middle School
1.8 mi | #226 of 352 | Score: 38.6
Improved 81 spots from last year
-19.6 below state avg
583 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A-
Swampscott High School
0.4 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
D
Lynn English High School
0.9 mi | #318 of 346 | Score: 33.5
Improved 37 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
2,062 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 | #12 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 330 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
235 students Moderate
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 06-12
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Property History

Market Insights

45.7%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73516349
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Currently Listed
May 11, 2026
$679,999
MLS #73516349 - Active
Sold
Jan 29, 2019
$374,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
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Listed for Sale
Oct 11, 2018
$369,000
Original listing
Agent: Giro DiBiase Office: Common Realty Group

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 11, 2026 Sold $679,999
Oct 11, 2018 New Listing Added $369,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
14 days
Price per Sq Ft
$170

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $5,566 $347,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,566
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$347,900

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID NB111994
Office MLS ID AN3747
Listing Data Updated Apr 29, 2020 11:54 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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