Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 8 Capstan Way, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,044 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 12.4 acres (540,769 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Sep 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $6,244 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0173 B:0026 L:L |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0173 B:0026 L:L |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,544 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 540,769 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 CAPSTAN WAY |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-1231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | B2 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | L |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 202104 |
8 Capstan Way, a condominium, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2021.
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 CAPSTAN WAY, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12143 / 508 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 40452-9 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8 CAPSTAN WAY, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1231 |
| Document Number | 40452-9 |
| Book / Page | 40452 / 9 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211104001460 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 CAPSTAN WAY, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1231 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Capstan Way was $6,244, up 26.4% 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 | $6,244.00 (+26.45%) | $520,300 (+20.86%) Building $520,300 | $440,514 (-2.93%) |
| 2025 | $4,938.00 | $430,500 Building $430,500 | $453,815 |
| 2023 | $4,573.00 | $389,500 Building $389,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Capstan Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 8 Capstan Way 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 |
|---|
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 200 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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