8 Essex St, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907

$679,999

Est. $4,125/month

4

Beds

2.5

Baths

2,206

Sq Ft

$308

Price/Sq Ft

0.12

Acres

1920

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

7 hours 50 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House Listed May 11, 2026 • MLS# 73516349 Copied!

About this home

Charming and well-maintained home in the heart of Swampscott! Located at 8 Essex St, this inviting property offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Features include a bright and spacious layout, updated kitchen, and cozy living areas ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy a private backyard, perfect for relaxing or gatherings. Close to beaches, parks, schools, and public transportation, making commuting a breeze. A wonderful opportunity to own in a desirable seaside community—don’t miss out!

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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

6

Open House Schedule

16

May

Saturday, May 16

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM EDT

17

May

Sunday, May 17

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM EDT

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 6

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard, Steam, Space Heater, Oil, Electric, Active Solar

Cooling Ductless

Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl

Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer

Fireplace None

Basement Full, Partially Finished

Laundry First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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, Paved

Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric 220 Volts

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $5,836

Assessed Value $508,800

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl

Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

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Windows:

Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1920

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric Baseboard, Steam, Space Heater, Oil, Electric, Active Solar

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Ductless

Cooling Zones: 1

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch:

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed

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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved

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8 Essex St, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907

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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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🏠

Listed for Sale

May 11, 2026

$679,999

Original listing

Agent: Fiorella Marte Office: StartPoint Realty

Previous Transaction - MLS #72409385

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Previously Sold

Jan 29, 2019

$374,000

MLS #72409385

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
05/11/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$679,999	-	-	Original listing
01/29/2019	🏷️ Previously Sold	$374,000	-	-	MLS #72409385

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Date	Event	Price	Change
May 11, 2026	New Listing Added	$679,999	—
Jan 29, 2019	Sold	$374,000	—

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Time on Market

7 hours 50 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$308

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$5,836	$508,800

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Assessed Value

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