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Last sold for $355,000 on Dec 30, 2021

56 ESSEX ST

SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907
3
Beds
2
Baths
964 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.
0.24 ac
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$355,000 · Dec 30, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,328 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$377,300 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$377,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$355,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$404,605

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyESSEX
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

H
Swampscott High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Swampscott Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Swampscott Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.4 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

56 Essex St 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.

  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Swampscott 01907
  • Older than 70% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Swampscott 01907

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

Living area964 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,840 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1937Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 56 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwampscott 01907Essex County
Living areabigger than964 ft²5% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac63% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than192035% of homes30% of homes

About 56 Essex St

When did 56 Essex St, Swampscott, MA last sell?

56 Essex St, Swampscott, MA last sold on Dec 30, 2021 for $355,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 Essex St, Swampscott, MA?

56 Essex St, Swampscott, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 964 square feet of living space.

When was 56 Essex St, Swampscott, MA built?

56 Essex St, Swampscott, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 56 Essex St, Swampscott, MA?

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

How does 56 Essex St, Swampscott, MA compare to other homes in Swampscott 01907?

Among the 5,167 homes in Swampscott 01907, it is bigger than 5% of them (964 ft² against a typical 1,840 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1920 against a typical 1937). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 56 Essex St, Swampscott, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Essex St, Swampscott, MA was $4,328. The county assessed it at $377,300.

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