Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 48 Middlesex Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,339 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $9,442 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0005 B:0047 L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0005 B:0047 L:0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,339 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,851 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,245 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,245 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 48 MIDDLESEX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-1972 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A3 |
| Legal Subdivision | STETSON LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 202104 |
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 MIDDLESEX AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1972 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 21852 / 403 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Property Address | 48 MIDDLESEX AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1972 |
| Document Number | 36149-275 |
| Book / Page | 036149 / 000275 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 36149-275 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 036149/000275 |
| Instrument | 1709010071 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $9,442.00 (+7.81%) | $786,800 (+3.04%) Land $291,500 Building $495,300 | $872,258 (-4.18%) |
| 2025 | $8,758.00 (+8.82%) | $763,600 (+11.39%) Land $291,500 Building $472,100 | $910,290 |
| 2023 | $8,048.00 | $685,500 Land $266,500 Building $419,000 |
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 | 5 in force |
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 |
|---|
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 734 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 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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