Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 26 Devens Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,417 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,649 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,714 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0004 B:0150 L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0004 B:0150 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,417 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,379 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,402 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,402 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,649 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 26 DEVENS RD |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-2014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N/A |
| Legal Block | 150 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 202101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Olmsted Subdivision Historic District listed 2002 · 569 contributing resources · NRIS 02000696 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
26 Devens Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2017.
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 DEVENS RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 35606-174 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 26 DEVENS RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2014 |
| Document Number | 35606-174 |
| Book / Page | 035606 / 000174 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2016 |
| Instrument | 1701110423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Devens Rd was $8,714, up 8.1% 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 | $8,714.00 (+8.07%) | $726,200 (+3.3%) Land $376,300 Building $349,900 | $747,346 (+5.45%) |
| 2025 | $8,063.00 | $703,000 Land $376,300 Building $326,700 | $708,700 |
| 2023 | $7,396.00 | $630,000 Land $321,200 Building $308,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Devens Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 26 Devens 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
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