5 Sargent Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907 Property Records

Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 5 Sargent Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,229 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.18 acres (7,841 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$620,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$10,308 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSWAM M:0020 B:0045 L:0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSWAM M:0020 B:0045 L:0

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,229 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,622 sqft
Basement Area1,486 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,486 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,841 sqft (0.18 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address5 SARGENT RD
CitySWAMPSCOTT
StateMA
Zip01907-2215
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA-2
Legal SubdivisionSHAW ESTATE
Legal Block45
JurisdictionSWAMPSCOTT MA
Township / Civil DivisionSWAMPSCOTT
Census Block Group3
Census Block3012
Census Tract202200

Owner

Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5 SARGENT RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2215
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 7, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page36953 / 291
Transfer Doc036953-291
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSWAMPSCOTT MA
Recording DateAug 21, 2018
Property Address5 SARGENT RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2215
Document Number36953-291
Book / Page036953 / 000291
Instrument DateAug 13, 2018
Instrument1808213620
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,827.20
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 SARGENT RD SWAMPSCOTT MA 019072215, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2215

Mortgage

Document Number36953-295
DateAug 21, 2018
Book Page036953/000295
Instrument1808213630
Lender
NameFINANCE AMERICA
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term948 Months
DueAug 20, 2097
Interest
Rate5.57%

Mortgage

Document Number36953-311,
DateAug 21, 2018
Book Page036953/000311
Instrument1808213640
Lender
NameFEDERAL HSNG AUTH(FHA)
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term948 Months
DueAug 20, 2097
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.57%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionSwampscott Town
Unified School DistrictSwampscott School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$10,308.00 (+7.42%)$859,000 (+2.68%) Land $379,000 Building $480,000$1,017,040 (+11.62%)
2025$9,596.00 (+11.66%)$836,600 (+14.29%) Land $379,000 Building $457,600$911,145
2023$8,594.00$732,000 Land $323,600 Building $408,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims70 (1978–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA32 of 70
Most Recent ClaimDec 2022 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Winter Coastal Storm, Dec 1992 · 7 claims
  • Coastal Storm, Oct 1991 · 15 claims
  • Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow, Feb 1978 · 11 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSWAMPSCOTT WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 15,300 people · EPA ID MA3291000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 407 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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