Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 6 Gale Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,023 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Aug 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $10,034 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0035 B:0016 L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0035 B:0016 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,808 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,591 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,591 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 10,023 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 6 GALE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-2808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GALE ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6012 |
| Census Tract | 202200 |
6 Gale Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2020.
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 GALE RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 38343-460 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 6 GALE RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2808 |
| Document Number | 38343-460 |
| Book / Page | 038343 / 000460 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 18000310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 6 GALE RD SWAMPSCOTT MA 019072808, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2808 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6 Gale Rd was $10,034, up 10.5% 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 | $10,034.00 (+10.52%) | $836,200 (+5.65%) Land $441,300 Building $394,900 | $878,499 (-13.99%) |
| 2025 | $9,079.00 | $791,500 Land $423,300 Building $368,200 | $1,021,440 |
| 2023 | $8,280.00 | $705,300 Land $360,300 Building $345,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6 Gale Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
The area around 6 Gale Rd 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 153 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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