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12 Boynton Street, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907
$474,000
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,673
Sq Ft
$283
Price/Sq Ft
0.09
Acres
1840
Year Built
2
Parking
21
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 8, 2019 • MLS# 72478297 Copied! • Updated May 30, 2019

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $459,900
Final Sale Price: $474,000
Difference: +$14,100 (+3.1%)
Performance Metrics
103.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
21
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $275
Sale $/sq ft: $283
This property sold for $283 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 21 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$283/sq ft
Area Average
$331/sq ft
Difference
14.4%

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

About this home

This appealing, updated 8 Room/4 Bedroom Pre Civil War 1840 Antique is located in-town, within easy walk to commuter rail, shops and beach. Substantial improvements since 2015 include a new well-designed, eat-in kitchen, new half bath, new gas heating, new hot water heater, new hardwood flooring and new rear entrance. Even with all of these updates, this home retains its vintage charm throughout with its interior arches, woodwork details and well preserved hardwood floors. Living is easy in the first floor: inviting living & dining rooms, family room near the new kitchen and a half bathroom. On the second floor: king size master bedroom with walk in closet, three other bedrooms and full bathroom. Numerous established plantings enhance outside enjoyment from the front porch to the back yard which has a useful garden shed. Showings begin Friday April 12. Open Sat and Sun 12-1:30 FIRST OFFER REVIEW Monday April 15 at 3pm. Please allow 24 hour response.

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Property History

Market Insights

58.7%
Price Range
23
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73546401
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 8, 2026
$749,900
MLS #73546401 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72960622
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 29, 2022
$675,000
MLS #72960622
Sold
May 30, 2019
$474,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 23
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Listed for Sale
Apr 8, 2019
$459,900
Original listing
Agent: Claire Dembowski Office: RE/MAX Advantage Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #71835832
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 15, 2015
$310,000
MLS #71835832

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $5,487 $361,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,487
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$361,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1840
Living Area 1,673 sq ft
Lot Size 0.09 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Other
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Antique
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Deeded, Paved
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $5,487
Assessed Value $361,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Roof New In 2007, New Vinyl Siding And Blown In Insulation In 2014, From 2/2018-2/2019 Gas Bill Was $1, 247.54 For Heat And Hot Water.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Barn Red
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures First and second floors only. Room sizes are approximate.
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 23 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1840
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,673 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Dining Room
10 x 14
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Kitchen
11 x 22
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Peninsula
Living Room
10 x 14
Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room
9 x 17
Flooring - Hardwood

Second Floor

Bedroom4
9 x 12
Flooring - Wood
Bedroom3
10 x 12
Flooring - Wood
Bathroom2
Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bedroom2
8 x 12
Flooring - Wood
Master Bedroom
10 x 16
Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bathroom3
Office
Master Bathroom
No

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Other
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique
Year Built: 1840
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage: 66.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Deeded, 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
1.2 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
1.0 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
0.6 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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12 Boynton Street, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID C8301679
Office MLS ID C95234
Listing Data Updated May 30, 2019 2:07 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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