Dimensions9 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Wood
LevelSecond
12 Boynton Street, Swampscott MA 01907
Swampscott, MA 01907
$474,000
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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 13 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$283/sq ft
Area Median
$413/sq ft
Difference
31.5%
This property sold below the area median, 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
54.1%
Price Range
23
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #72960622
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jun 29, 2022
$675,000
MLS #72960622
Sold
May 30, 2019
$474,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 23
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
Previously Sold
Jul 15, 2015
$310,000
MLS #71835832
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2022 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $675,000 | - | - | MLS #72960622 |
| 05/30/2019 | ✓ Sold | $474,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/08/2019 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $459,900 | - | - | Original listing |
| 07/15/2015 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $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
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Deeded, Paved
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$5,487
Assessed Value
$361,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
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.
Additional Details
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
Sold
Year Built
1840
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,673 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions10 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Wood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelSecond
Dimensions8 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Wood
LevelSecond
Dimensions10 x 16
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelFirst
Dimensions10 x 14
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
LevelFirst
Dimensions11 x 22
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Peninsula
LevelFirst
Dimensions10 x 14
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions9 x 17
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
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
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
Elementary Schools
3 schools
The Hathaway School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Brickett Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#688 of 824
|
Score: 36.3
Improved 101 spots from last year
-21.9 below state avg
318 students
Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
C-
Ingalls School
0.7 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
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
1.0 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
2.1 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
High Schools
3 schools
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
D
Lynn English High School
1.2 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
1.3 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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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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