8 Essex St, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907

$669,900

Est. $4,074/month

4

Beds

2.5

Baths

2,206

Sq Ft

$304

Price/Sq Ft

0.12

Acres

1920

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

45

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$10,099 Open House Listed May 11, 2026 • MLS# 73516349 Copied!

About this home

PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to own a charming and well-maintained home in the heart of Swampscott. Located at 8 Essex St, this inviting property features a bright and spacious layout, updated kitchen, comfortable living areas, and a private backyard perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Ideally situated near beaches, parks, schools, shopping, dining, and public transportation. With a recent price reduction, this home offers exceptional value in a highly desirable seaside community. Schedule your showing today!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner CASTILLO WILLIAM

Mailing Address 8 ESSEX ST, SWAMPSCOTT, MA, 01907

Land Use

Use Code 101

Description Single Family

Zoning A3

Style OLD STYLE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $508,800

Assessment History

Year	Land	Building	Total	Change
FY2025	$236,200	$272,600	$508,800	—

Sale History

Date	Price	Book/Page
Jan 29, 2019	$374,000	37297/508

Building Permit History

Issued	Type / Work	Status	Value
Dec 15, 2022	Mechanical/Sheet Metal Permit OLD STYLE [M-22-34] Permit #12299	—	—

Data: Town of Swampscott

Municipal Context: SWAMPSCOTT

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field	Assessor	MLS	Match
Sqft	3,399	2,206	✗
Year built	1,920	1,920	✓

Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

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

29

Jun

Monday, June 29

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

27

Jun

Saturday, June 27

1:00 PM - 2:30 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

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Security:

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

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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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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

1.4 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

1.2 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

0.4 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

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Price Reduced

Jun 24, 2026

$669,900 $10,099 (-1.49%)

From $679,999 to $669,900 (-1.5%)

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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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Jan 29, 2019

$374,000

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/24/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$669,900	$10,099	-	From $679,999 to $669,900 (-1.5%)
05/11/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$679,999	-	-	Original listing
01/29/2019	🏷️ Previously Sold	$374,000	-	-	MLS #72409385

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
Jun 24, 2026	Price Changed	$669,900	-$10,099
May 11, 2026	New Listing Added	$679,999	—
Jan 29, 2019	Sold	$374,000	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

45 days

Price per Sq Ft

$304

Total Price Drop

-$10,099

Tax History

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

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$5,836

Tax Year 2025

Assessed Value

$508,800

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Municipal Context: SWAMPSCOTT

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