Essex County and Nahant Town property record for 36 Swallow Cave Rd, Nahant, MA 01908
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,948 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.802 acres (34,935 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Sep 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $20,683 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NAHA M:0002A B:0000 L:0009 |
| Primary APN | NAHA M:0002A B:0000 L:0009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,948 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,411 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,171 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,171 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 34,935 sqft (0.802 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 36 SWALLOW CAVE RD |
|---|---|
| City | NAHANT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01908-1626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | NAHANT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NAHANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 201100 |
36 Swallow Cave Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1994.
Source: Essex County and Nahant Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 SWALLOW CAVE RD, NAHANT, MA 01908-1626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 36 Swallow Cave Rd was $20,683, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Nahant Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Nahant Town |
| Elementary School District | Nahant School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Swampscott School District in Nahant (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,683.00 (+4.59%) | $2,260,400 (+3.67%) Land $1,531,400 Building $729,000 | $1,970,518 |
| 2024 | $19,776.00 (+1.44%) | $2,180,400 (+1.66%) Land $1,451,400 Building $729,000 | |
| 2023 | $19,496.00 | $2,144,800 Land $1,451,400 Building $693,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 36 Swallow Cave Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 32 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 43 units insured incl. 11 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 95 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 95 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 36 Swallow Cave Rd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 | NAHANT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 3,334 people · EPA ID MA3196000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 9 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 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures