27 Morton Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907 Property Records

Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 27 Morton Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,373 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size	0.178 acres (7,749 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$600,000 (Sep 2005)
Tax Bill	$11,839 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2022 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Refinance + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SWAM M:0028 B:0017 L:0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SWAM M:0028 B:0017 L:0`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,373 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,234 sqft
Basement Area	1,156 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,156 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1927
Effective Year Built	Effective 1927
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,749 sqft (0.178 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	27 MORTON RD
City	SWAMPSCOTT
State	MA
Zip	01907-1408
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	A-2
Legal Subdivision	PHILLIPS BEACH LAND CO
Legal Block	17
Jurisdiction	SWAMPSCOTT MA
Township / Civil Division	SWAMPSCOTT
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1018
Census Tract	202200

Owner

27 Morton Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2005.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	27 MORTON RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1408
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 23, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NORTH SHORE BANK
Apr 22, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Mar 13, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Apr 24, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 2, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 2, 2005 · Amount on File
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SWAMPSCOTT MA
Property Address	27 MORTON RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1408
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 7, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0041207-96
Date	Sep 23, 2022
Book Page	41207/96
Instrument	6

Lender

Name	NORTH SHORE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SWAMPSCOTT MA
Property Address	27 MORTON RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1408
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	39794-594
Date	Apr 22, 2021
Book Page	39794/594
Instrument	20210422002160

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	May 1, 2036

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SWAMPSCOTT MA
Property Address	27 MORTON RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1408
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	35731-518
Date	Mar 13, 2017
Book Page	35731/518
Instrument	296

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Closed-End Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2047

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SWAMPSCOTT MA
Recording Date	Apr 24, 2019
Property Address	27 MORTON RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1408
Document Number	37459-441
Book / Page	037459 / 000441
Instrument Date	Apr 23, 2019
Instrument	1904241930
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 14, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	27 MORTON RD SWAMPSCOTT MA 019071408, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1408

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 27 Morton Rd was $11,839, up 8.7% 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	$11,839.00 (+8.69%)	$986,600 (+3.9%) Land $414,600 Building $572,000	$1,307,715 (+23.98%)
2025	$10,892.00	$949,600 Land $377,700 Building $571,900	$1,054,785
2023	$9,975.00	$849,700 Land $322,400 Building $527,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 27 Morton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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	2 (1978–1983)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Mar 1983 · 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.

Wildfire

The area around 27 Morton 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

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 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.

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