Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 56 Worcester Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,741 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,660 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $7,206 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Refinance Dec 2020 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0014 B:0200 L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0014 B:0200 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,741 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,249 sqft |
| Basement Area | 995 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 995 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,660 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 56 WORCESTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-1137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Block | 200 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 202104 |
56 Worcester Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2002.
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 WORCESTER AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKET MORTGAGE |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Dec 30, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Property Address | 56 WORCESTER AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1137 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 40297-304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40297/304 |
| Instrument | 20210921001480 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Property Address | 56 WORCESTER AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1137 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 39357-296 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 39357/296 |
| Instrument | 20201229008000 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Property Address | 56 WORCESTER AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1137 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38406-570 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38406/570 |
| Instrument | 20200409001560 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Property Address | 56 WORCESTER AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1137 |
| Document Number | 35604-163 |
| Book / Page | 035604 / 000163 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Number | 35604-163 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035604/000163 |
| Instrument | 1701110154 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 10, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Worcester Ave was $7,206, up 5.1% from the year before.
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 | $7,206.00 (+5.11%) | $600,500 (+0.47%) Land $309,100 Building $291,400 | $738,471 (+5.75%) |
| 2025 | $6,856.00 | $597,700 Land $309,100 Building $288,600 | $698,345 |
| 2023 | $6,461.00 | $550,300 Land $282,600 Building $267,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Worcester Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 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.
The area around 56 Worcester Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 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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