Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 304 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,704 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,668 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,350 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Line of Credit Jun 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0020 B:0146 L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0020 B:0146 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,704 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,182 sqft |
| Basement Area | 761 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 761 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,668 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 304 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-2243 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N/A |
| Legal Block | 146 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 202200 |
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2243 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MARBLEHEAD SAVINGS BANK |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 28, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 27953 / 109 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 041621-500 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Property Address | 304 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2243 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040872-188 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40872/188 |
| Instrument | 20220419002120 |
| Name | MARBLEHEAD SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 304 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2243 |
| Document Number | 041621-500 |
| Book / Page | 41621 / 500 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230620004810 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 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 | 304 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2243 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 304 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2243 |
| Document Number | 38875-362 |
| Book / Page | 38875 / 362 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200828004970 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 304 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2243 |
| Document Number | 38875-364 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38875/364 |
| Instrument | 20200828004980 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
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 | $7,350.00 (+4.02%) | $612,500 (-0.57%) Land $319,400 Building $293,100 | $725,487 (+4.57%) |
| 2025 | $7,066.00 (+6.18%) | $616,000 (+8.66%) Land $319,400 Building $296,600 | $693,785 |
| 2023 | $6,655.00 | $566,900 Land $286,000 Building $280,900 |
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 | 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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