17 Middlesex Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907 Property Records

Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 17 Middlesex Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,755 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.126 acres (5,467 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$622,500 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill	$9,269 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SWAM M:0003 B:0140 L:0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SWAM M:0003 B:0140 L:0`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,755 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,114 sqft
Basement Area	893 sqft
Unfinished Basement	893 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,467 sqft (0.126 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	17 MIDDLESEX AVE
City	SWAMPSCOTT
State	MA
Zip	01907-1802
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	A3
Legal Block	140
Jurisdiction	SWAMPSCOTT MA
Township / Civil Division	SWAMPSCOTT
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	202104

Owner

17 Middlesex Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.

Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	17 MIDDLESEX AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1802
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 9, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP
Oct 2, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 9, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 9, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 2, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	39040 / 442
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 8, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	39040-442
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SWAMPSCOTT MA
Recording Date	Oct 9, 2020
Property Address	17 MIDDLESEX AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1802
Document Number	39040-442
Book / Page	39040 / 442
Instrument Date	Oct 8, 2020
Instrument	20201009003840
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	17 MIDDLESEX AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1802

Mortgage

Document Number	201009003850
Date	Oct 9, 2020
Instrument	201009003850

Lender

Name	RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SWAMPSCOTT MA
Recording Date	Oct 2, 2020
Property Address	17 MIDDLESEX AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1802
Document Number	39013-540
Book / Page	039013 / 000540
Instrument Date	Sep 28, 2020
Instrument	2003150
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$2,839.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1201 WESTERN AVE #100 SEATTLE WA 981012953, 100, SEATTLE, WA 98101-2953

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Middlesex Ave was $9,269, up 4.8% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
County Subdivision	Swampscott Town
Unified School District	Swampscott School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$9,269.00 (+4.79%)	$772,400 (+0.17%) Land $281,800 Building $490,600	$858,570 (+5.1%)
2025	$8,845.00	$771,100 Land $281,800 Building $489,300	$816,905
2023	$7,873.00	$670,600 Land $244,000 Building $426,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 17 Middlesex Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
Nearby Flood Policies	5 in force

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.

Wildfire

The area around 17 Middlesex 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,019 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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