Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 60 Gale Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,896 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.528 acres (23,008 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,295,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $15,156 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2025 Refinance May 2025 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0035 B:0022 L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0035 B:0022 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,008 sqft (0.528 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 60 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 | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6012 |
| Census Tract | 202200 |
60 Gale Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2025.
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 60 GALE RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| May 21, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 5, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SALEM FIVE CENTS MT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 42727 / 69 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0042727-69 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Property Address | 60 GALE RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2808 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 042628-540 |
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| Date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42628/540 |
| Instrument | 20250325001070 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 60 GALE RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2808 |
| Document Number | 0042727-69 |
| Book / Page | 42727 / 69 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250521001140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 60 GALE RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2808 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 60 GALE RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2808 |
| Document Number | 37728-98 |
| Book / Page | 37728 / 98 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190805002060 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 60 GALE RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2808 |
| Document Number | 190805002070 |
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| Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190805002070 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS MT |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 60 Gale Rd was $15,156, up 15.5% 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 | $15,156.00 (+15.48%) | $1,263,000 (+10.38%) Land $656,700 Building $606,300 | $1,310,798 (+7.2%) |
| 2025 | $13,124.00 | $1,144,200 Land $537,500 Building $606,700 | $1,222,745 |
| 2023 | $10,721.00 | $913,200 Land $470,300 Building $442,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 60 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 60 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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