Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 16 Phillips Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,603 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.404 acres (17,611 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $819,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $22,728 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0029 B:0034 L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0029 B:0034 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,603 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,394 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,271 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,271 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,611 sqft (0.404 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 16 PHILLIPS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-2436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES W GAY |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 202200 |
16 Phillips Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2000.
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 PHILLIPS AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2436 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 30162-580 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 16 PHILLIPS AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2436 |
| Document Number | 37460-405 |
| Book / Page | 037460 / 000405 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1904243710 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 16 PHILLIPS AVE SWAMPSCOTT MA 019072436, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2436 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Phillips Ave was $22,728, up 9.5% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Swampscott Town |
| Unified School District | Swampscott School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,728.00 (+9.46%) | $1,894,000 (+4.62%) Land $569,900 Building $1,324,100 | $2,233,917 (+15.88%) |
| 2025 | $20,764.00 | $1,810,300 Land $519,200 Building $1,291,100 | $1,927,835 |
| 2023 | $18,994.00 | $1,617,900 Land $443,200 Building $1,174,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Phillips Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1991.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 33 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 35 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1991–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 16 Phillips Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SWAMPSCOTT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 15,300 people · EPA ID MA3291000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 374 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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