NOT LISTED FOR SALE

163 Beach Bluff Ave Swampscott, MA 01907

Estimated Value: $1,482,000 - $1,529,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,190 Sq Ft
$474/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 27, 2024

Last sale price $1,440,000 $451 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,328/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit
  • Swampscott High School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2024

Enjoy ocean breezes & and a two-minute walk to Swampscott's finest beaches! Step into the embrace of timeless charm with this enchanting 1920 Antique Colonial nestled in one of Swampscott’s most cherished neighborhoods. This home beckons with its architectural allure, boasting a well-proportioned layout that effortlessly blends classic elegance with comfort. Well proportioned home with a generously sized living room & dining room, a cozy sunroom & eat-in kitchen. Front & back stairways lead to 4 generously bedrooms. The 3rd floor offers a 5th bedroom with even more potential, promising possibilities for expansion &personalization.Quality construction from top to bottom as witnessed by the steel beam construction in the basement where there is more expansion possibility & a convenient 2-car garage.The location is superb on a pretty tree-lined street where you can stroll to the beach, hop on bike path, or head to the close-by, new elementary school. Added Bonus--Central Air conditioning

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Hayes

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 06/18/2024

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Co-Listed By

Sean Connelly

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Costa

Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,533

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Property is zoned A1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,190 Sq Ft Home
  • Chair Railings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Picture Window
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0031 B:037A L:0,2169432

Community Details

Recreation

  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,533

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Buyer Agency: 2.25
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 192
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 196
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 156
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 209
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 252
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 70
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 54
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 64
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 210
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Family Room Area: 154
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 132
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 336
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
  • Living Area: 3190
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 400.94
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 451.41
  • MAIN SO: C95098
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Screens
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle, Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0031 B:037A L:0,2169432
  • Zoning: A1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Easements
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Size Area: 0.31
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13504
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 524
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13533
  • Tax Book Number: 8696

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1986
Bought by
R Castleman T Melruth Rt
Current Estimated Value
$1,511,071
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
R Castleman T Melruth Rt -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Griffin Monica D $1,152,000
Closed Griffin Monica D $1,152,000
Closed R Castleman T Melruth Rt $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2024 08/27/24 Sold $1,440,000 +12.6% $451 / Sq Ft
06/28/2024 06/28/24 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2024 06/18/24 For Sale $1,279,000 -- $401 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $13,899 $1,211,800 $460,600 $751,200
2024 $13,533 $1,177,800 $438,100 $739,700
2023 $12,535 $1,067,700 $393,200 $674,500
2022 $11,814 $920,800 $337,000 $583,800
2021 $12,228 $886,100 $314,500 $571,600
2020 $12,555 $878,000 $314,500 $563,500
2019 $12,079 $794,700 $292,100 $502,600
2018 $12,390 $774,400 $292,100 $482,300
2017 $12,554 $719,400 $269,600 $449,800
2016 $12,322 $711,000 $261,200 $449,800
2015 $12,194 $711,000 $261,200 $449,800
2014 $12,230 $654,000 $261,200 $392,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73253997

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SWAM-000031-000037-A000000