Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 52 Phillips Beach Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5.5 ba · 7,235 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,982 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,575,000 (Jan 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $42,472 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0030 B:0017 L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0030 B:0017 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,235 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 13,522 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,208 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,208 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Mansion |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 45,982 sqft (1.05 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 52 PHILLIPS BEACH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-2419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARLA B HERWITZ |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6001 |
| Census Tract | 202200 |
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 PHILLIPS BEACH AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 16151 / 550 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 043245-196 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 52 PHILLIPS BEACH AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2419 |
| Document Number | 043245-196 |
| Book / Page | 43245 / 196 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 3620 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2026 |
| 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 | 52 PHILLIPS BEACH AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2419 |
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 | $42,472.00 (+10.73%) | $3,539,300 (+5.84%) Land $870,200 Building $2,669,100 | $3,145,987 (-5.16%) |
| 2025 | $38,357.00 (+5.85%) | $3,344,100 (+8.35%) Land $836,200 Building $2,507,900 | $3,317,020 |
| 2023 | $36,236.00 | $3,086,500 Land $733,300 Building $2,353,200 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 15.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 48 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 48 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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