Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 171 Beach Bluff Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 3,844 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.447 acres (19,484 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $895,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $21,266 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0031 B:0037 L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0031 B:0037 L:0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,844 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,901 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,666 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,666 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,484 sqft (0.447 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 171 BEACH BLUFF AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-1643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 202200 |
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 BEACH BLUFF AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1643 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 35965 / 551 |
| Transfer Doc | 035965-551 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 171 BEACH BLUFF AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1643 |
| Document Number | 35965-551 |
| Book / Page | 35965 / 551 |
| Instrument | 377 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $194.38 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 171 BEACH BLUFF AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1643 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 359650553 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35965/0553 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 23, 2047 |
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 | $21,266.00 (+8.72%) | $1,772,200 (+3.92%) Land $599,400 Building $1,172,800 | $2,072,718 (+42.05%) |
| 2025 | $19,561.00 (+16.15%) | $1,705,400 (+18.88%) Land $546,100 Building $1,159,300 | $1,459,105 |
| 2023 | $16,841.00 | $1,434,500 Land $466,200 Building $968,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 14.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 329 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 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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