Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 359 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,159 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,301 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,943 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer Dec 2021 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0016 B:0128 L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0016 B:0128 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,159 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,191 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,077 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,077 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,301 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 359 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-2153 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N/A |
| Legal Block | 128 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 202101 |
359 Forest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2024.
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 359 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2153 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Sep 8, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK |
| Dec 27, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2008 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 2008 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000650291 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 359 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2153 |
| Document Number | 0000650291 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | 650291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2024 |
| 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 | 359 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2153 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Property Address | 359 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2153 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000631722 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 631722 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Property Address | 359 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2153 |
| Document Number | 0000596203 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 359 FOREST AVE SWAMPSCOTT MA 019072153, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2153 |
| Document Number | 0000596203 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 596203 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Property Address | 359 FOREST AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2153 |
| Document Number | 0000579775 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Document Number | 0000579775 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 579775 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 359 Forest Ave was $7,943, up 4.5% 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 | $7,943.00 (+4.54%) | $661,900 (-0.08%) Land $279,900 Building $382,000 | $903,467 (-0.63%) |
| 2025 | $7,598.00 | $662,400 Land $279,900 Building $382,500 | $909,150 |
| 2023 | $6,780.00 | $577,500 Land $250,700 Building $326,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 359 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1991–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 8 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 359 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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