Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 688 Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,914 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,443 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $139,000 (Dec 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $6,650 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0023 B:0018 L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0023 B:0018 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,914 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,212 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,443 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 688 HUMPHREY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-2837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A4 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 202200 |
688 Humphrey St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2026.
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 688 HUMPHREY ST, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2837 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 043189-397 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 688 HUMPHREY ST, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2837 |
| Document Number | 043189-397 |
| Book / Page | 43189 / 397 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260121002710 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 688 HUMPHREY ST, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-2837 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 688 Humphrey St was $6,650, up 4.5% 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 | $6,650.00 (+4.53%) | $554,200 (-0.09%) Land $235,800 Building $318,400 | $769,259 (+3.39%) |
| 2025 | $6,362.00 | $554,700 Land $235,800 Building $318,900 | $744,040 |
| 2023 | $5,977.00 | $509,100 Land $207,900 Building $301,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 688 Humphrey St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 122 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 23 of 122 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| 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 688 Humphrey St 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 374 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 / 2,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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