Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 16 Puritan Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Service Station (Full Service) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,398 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.221 acres (9,609 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $588,000 (Nov 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $25,433 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0019 B:0171 L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0019 B:0171 L:0 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,398 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 3,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 9,609 sqft (0.221 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 16 PURITAN RD |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Service Station (Full Service) |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Block | 171 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 202200 |
16 Puritan Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2001.
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 441 HUMPHREY ST, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2566 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Puritan Rd was $25,433, up 8.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $25,433.00 (+8.69%) | $1,148,200 (+3.88%) Land $788,400 Building $359,800 |
| 2025 | $23,399.00 | $1,105,300 Land $765,300 Building $340,000 |
| 2023 | $20,939.00 | $995,200 Land $695,700 Building $299,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 16 Puritan Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 15.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 90 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 154 units insured incl. 64 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 122 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 68 of 122 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2025 |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Puritan Rd 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 503 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 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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