$1,795,000

228 Atlantic Ave Swampscott, MA 01907

Estimated payment $11,420/month

Total Views 1,193
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,342 Sq Ft
$537 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Golf Course Community
  • In Ground Pool
  • Swampscott High School Rated A-
  • Medical Services
  • 5-minute walk to Phillip's Beach

About This Home

Rare One-Level Coastal Living in the Preston Beach Enclave. Single level living like this doesn't come along often, especially not in the exclusive Preston and Phillips Beach area. Behind its gated entry, this sun-drenched contemporary is a coastal stunner with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliders framing an unforgettable backyard: private patio, resort-style pool, lush gardens, and a fenced, level yard built for lounging & entertaining. The home layout is a masterclass in smart design: 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, a light-filled living room, cozy family room with fireplace, formal dining room, and a bright eat-in kitchen with sliders to patio. The oversized primary suite offers a walk-in closet, en-suite bath, & sliders to the backyard. Bonus spaces include a lower-level office/playroom/gym, a front terrace, a laundry room, oversized attached garage, and an unfinished basement with updated systems. Near the beach, top-tier schools, restaurants, & Boston Commuter Rail.

Listing Agent

Jodi Gildea

Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 06/03/2025

Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Hilary Foutes

Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,126

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced Yard
  • Stone Wall
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned A1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Stone
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Bulkhead
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Swampscott Elementary And Middle School
  • Swampscott High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 5 Cooling Zones
  • 5 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block F4 / 017D
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2169538

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,126

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch, Mid-Century Modern
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Overhead, Walk-In Closet(s), Lighting - Pendant, Vestibule, Bathroom, Home Office, Entry Hall, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main,First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 134.31
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 194.81
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Main,First
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 151.2
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Main,First
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Slider
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, Dressing Room, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Slider
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main,First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 263.94
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 22.799999
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 33.62
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dressing Room, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 59.64
  • Room Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 203.984999
  • Room Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Slider, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Family Room Area: 356.5
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 580.5
  • Laundry Features: Skylight, Laundry Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, Sink, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 309.694
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Slider
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Area: 394.32
  • Room Office Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2998
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 344
  • Living Area: 3342
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN4471
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 537.1
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 537.1
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage Length: 125
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel, Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Beach Access, Ocean, Walk to, 3/10 to 1/2 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, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: Essex
  • HEAT ZONES: 5
  • COOLING ZONES: 5

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2169538
  • Zoning: A1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.52
  • Lot Size Area: 0.52
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22500
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 582

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 16125.67
  • Tax Block: 017D
  • Tax Book Number: 94867
  • Tax Lot: F4
  • Tax Map Number: 0032

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Swampscott
  • Elementary School: Swampscott
  • Middle Or Junior School: Swampscott

Map

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Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $15,821 $1,376,900 $504,500 $872,400
2023 $14,799 $1,260,600 $461,300 $799,300
2022 $13,248 $1,032,600 $403,600 $629,000
2021 $12,143 $879,900 $374,800 $505,100
2020 $12,091 $845,500 $360,400 $485,100
2019 $11,786 $775,400 $295,500 $479,900
2018 $12,107 $756,700 $276,800 $479,900
2017 $12,672 $726,200 $276,800 $449,400
2016 $12,585 $726,200 $276,800 $449,400
2015 $12,454 $726,200 $276,800 $449,400
2014 -- $661,900 $259,500 $402,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2025 06/03/25 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $537 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $1,300,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $450,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $70,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73384757

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SWAM-000032-000017-D000000