Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 5 Beach Bluff Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,094 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.327 acres (14,248 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $436,500 (Oct 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $16,522 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0028 B:0053 L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0028 B:0053 L:0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,094 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,233 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,486 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,486 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 14,248 sqft (0.327 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 BEACH BLUFF AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-1513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Block | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 202200 |
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BEACH BLUFF AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Property Address | 5 BEACH BLUFF AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 36656-172 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36656/172 |
| Instrument | 180418003470 |
| Name | BOSTON PRIVATE BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2043 |
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 | $16,522.00 (+10.11%) | $1,376,800 (+5.24%) Land $516,900 Building $859,900 | $1,568,489 (-17.09%) |
| 2025 | $15,005.00 (+8.98%) | $1,308,200 (+11.55%) Land $471,000 Building $837,200 | $1,891,735 |
| 2023 | $13,769.00 | $1,172,800 Land $402,100 Building $770,700 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–1983) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1983 · tidal / storm surge |
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 |
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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 268 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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