Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 202 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 3,226 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.692 acres (30,135 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,851 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Jul 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0018 B:009A L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0018 B:009A L:0 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,226 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,954 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,667 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,135 sqft (0.692 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 202 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-2206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N/A |
| Legal Block | 9A |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 202200 |
202 Forest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2024.
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 202 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 042061-238 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Property Address | 202 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2206 |
| Document Number | 042061-238 |
| Book / Page | 42061 / 238 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240410001120 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2206 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Property Address | 202 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2206 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 36054-250 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 36054/250 |
| Instrument | 224 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 202 Forest Ave was $14,851, up 7.1% 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 | $14,851.00 (+7.1%) | $1,237,600 (+2.37%) Land $512,800 Building $724,800 | $1,562,347 (+30.35%) |
| 2025 | $13,866.00 | $1,208,900 Land $512,800 Building $696,100 | $1,198,615 |
| 2023 | $13,018.00 | $1,108,900 Land $459,100 Building $649,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 202 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 70 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 70 (1978–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 32 of 70 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 202 Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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