Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 30 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,892 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.599 acres (26,071 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $15,016 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0023 B:041B L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0023 B:041B L:0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,892 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,913 sqft |
| Basement Area | 856 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 856 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,071 sqft (0.599 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 30 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-2321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N/A |
| Legal Block | 41B |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 202200 |
30 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33428 / 53 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 30 Forest Ave was $15,016, up 6.9% 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 | $15,016.00 (+6.87%) | $1,251,300 (+2.15%) Land $638,300 Building $613,000 | $1,380,100 (+25.92%) |
| 2025 | $14,051.00 | $1,225,000 Land $608,600 Building $616,400 | $1,096,015 |
| 2023 | $12,331.00 | $1,050,300 Land $549,200 Building $501,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 30 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.
Wildfire risk around 30 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 374 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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