Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 194 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,750 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.362 acres (15,782 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (Dec 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $11,330 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0023 B:0088 L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0023 B:0088 L:0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,750 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,297 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,750 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,750 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,782 sqft (0.362 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 194 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-2311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N/A |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWIS ROAD |
| Legal Block | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 202200 |
194 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2008.
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 194 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 27528-482 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 194 Forest Ave was $11,330, up 7.8% 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 | $11,330.00 (+7.75%) | $944,200 (+3%) Land $492,900 Building $451,300 | $1,029,976 (+23.86%) |
| 2025 | $10,515.00 | $916,700 Land $492,900 Building $423,800 | $831,535 |
| 2023 | $9,528.00 | $811,600 Land $420,800 Building $390,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 194 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 122 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 122 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 23 of 122 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| 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 194 Forest 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 411 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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