Essex County and Swampscott Town property record for 88 Middlesex Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,262 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,031 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jan 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $9,149 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SWAM M:0005 B:0057 L:0 |
| Primary APN | SWAM M:0005 B:0057 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,262 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,739 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,131 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,131 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,031 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 88 MIDDLESEX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SWAMPSCOTT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01907-1972 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | A3 |
| Legal Subdivision | STETSON LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAMPSCOTT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWAMPSCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 202104 |
88 Middlesex Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1993.
Source: Essex County and Swampscott Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 88 MIDDLESEX AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1972 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 88 Middlesex Ave was $9,149, up 4.2% 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 | $9,149.00 (+4.19%) | $762,400 (-0.42%) Land $289,100 Building $473,300 | $787,952 |
| 2025 | $8,781.00 | $765,600 Land $289,100 Building $476,500 | |
| 2023 | $8,403.00 | $715,800 Land $264,400 Building $451,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 88 Middlesex 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 | 5 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 88 Middlesex 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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