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$597,843$529 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

39 ESSEX AVE

SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,130 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4,330 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$598K
$572K low$624K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,359 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$529,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$227,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$302,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$514,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$565,784

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Swampscott High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Swampscott Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Swampscott Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.3 mi

District: Swampscott School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01907These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.62
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,022
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,395 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$135,474
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$175,738
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

39 Essex Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Swampscott 01907
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Swampscott 01907
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Swampscott 01907

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$358K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Swampscott 01907.

How it measures up in Swampscott 01907

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Swampscott 01907.

Estimated value$597,843
CheaperTypical $823,570Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$529
CheaperTypical $465Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,130 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,839 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size4,330 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 39 Essex Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwampscott 01907Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$597,84323% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52974% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,130 ft²12% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,330 ft²11% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than192036% of homes31% of homes

About 39 Essex Ave

How much is 39 Essex Ave, Swampscott, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 39 Essex Ave, Swampscott, MA is $597,843 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $571,553 to $624,133. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 39 Essex Ave, Swampscott, MA last sell?

39 Essex Ave, Swampscott, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 39 Essex Ave, Swampscott, MA?

39 Essex Ave, Swampscott, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,130 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 39 Essex Ave, Swampscott, MA built?

39 Essex Ave, Swampscott, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 39 Essex Ave, Swampscott, MA?

39 Essex Ave, Swampscott, MA is assigned to Swampscott High School (high), rated B+; Swampscott Middle School (middle), rated B; Swampscott Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Swampscott School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 39 Essex Ave, Swampscott, MA compare to other homes in Swampscott 01907?

Among the 5,167 homes in Swampscott 01907, it is worth more than 23% of them ($597,843 against a typical $823,570), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($529 against a typical $465), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,130 ft² against a typical 1,839 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (4,330 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1920 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 35% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 39 Essex Ave, Swampscott, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 39 Essex Ave, Swampscott, MA was $6,359. The county assessed it at $529,900.

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