Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 3 Birch Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,992 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.328 acres (14,301 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $10,403 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0020 B:0007 L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0020 B:0007 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,992 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,756 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 648 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,301 sqft (0.328 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3 BIRCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-2203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION LAND SWAMPSCOTT JA |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 202200 |
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 BIRCH RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0041426-33 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3 BIRCH RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2203 |
| Document Number | 0041426-33 |
| Book / Page | 41426 / 33 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230203001230 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 BIRCH RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2203 |
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 | $10,403.00 (+4.68%) | $866,900 (+0.06%) Land $448,100 Building $418,800 | $828,695 (+6.39%) |
| 2025 | $9,938.00 (+12.04%) | $866,400 (+14.68%) Land $448,100 Building $418,300 | $778,905 |
| 2023 | $8,870.00 | $755,500 Land $382,500 Building $373,000 |
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 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.
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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