$1,875,000
SOLD DEC 15, 2023

7 Tip Top Rd Swampscott, MA 01907

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,668 Sq Ft
0.69 Acres

Recently Sold

$402 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Wine Cellar
  • Open Floorplan
  • Swampscott High School Rated A-
  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Custom Closet System

About This Home

As of December 2023

Picturesque Georgian Colonial featuring a grand central entrance with walkways & fountains leading to the elegant front door flanked by columns and a decorative balcony overlooking the expansive and meticulously landscaped lush grounds.Spacious kitchen with high end appliances, spacious formal and casual rooms.Impressive interior details include archways, French doors, wainscoting, crown molding, fireplaces, high end light fixtures, built-in bar.Modern amenities like central air, security systems, smart home technology.Primary Suite is replete with private balcony & deck, full bath, walk-in mahogany closet. Au Pair (or office) BR & BA on 2nd floor.Multiple outdoor entertaining areas include a teak deck, brick patio, covered tile porch, and even an outdoor kitchen.Cook with ingredients from the vegetable gardens, listen to water fountains or relax by the koi pond.Stock the wine cellar, enjoy surround sound music,serve cocktails & food because everybody will want to come to your home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hilary Foutes

Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 09/13/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Dalina Fantini

Diamond Key Real Estate

Diamond Key Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,810

Year Built

  • Built in 1925 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned A1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Georgian Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Slate Roof
  • Tile Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 4,668 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Sound
  • Chair Railings
  • Wainscoting
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Entryway
  • Wine Cellar
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Center Hall
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • <<OvenToken>>
  • <<builtInRangeToken>>
  • Stove
  • <<microwave>>
  • Freezer
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Double Vanity
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Swampscott Elementary And Middle School
  • Swampscott High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 4 Cooling Zones
  • 7 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Treatment System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 91
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0035 B:0091 L:0,2169721

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Premiere Phillips Beach Neighborhood Subdivision

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,810

Year Built

Built in 1925 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Georgian
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Subdivision Name: Premiere Phillips Beach Neighborhood
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom, Center Hall, Entry Hall, Wine Cellar, Live-in Help Quarters, Wired for Sound
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Countertop Range,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Water Treatment, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Chair Rail
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Chair Rail, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Chair Rail, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Attic Access, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded, Double Vanity
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Skylight, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wainscoting, Gas Stove
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Dual, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Concrete
  • Living Area: 4668
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN4471
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 449.87
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 401.67
  • MAIN SO: F33001

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Other
  • Frontage Length: 111
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle, Tile, Slate, Rubber, Other
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 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, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Driveway, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Pellet Stove
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Other (See Remarks)
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 7
  • COOLING ZONES: 4

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0035 B:0091 L:0,2169721
  • Zoning: A1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.69
  • Lot Size Area: 0.69
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30105
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 575
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 20810
  • Tax Block: 91
  • Tax Book Number: 36834
  • Tax Lot: 0
  • Tax Map Number: 35

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2004
Sold by
Hirsch Mary Ellen and Hirsch Steven E
Bought by
Kenahan Charles E and Kenahan Carla B
Current Estimated Value
$2,009,949

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,280,000 --
Deed $1,280,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,530,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $1,500,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,031,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $1,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $500,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Sold $1,875,000 -10.7% $402 / Sq Ft
11/04/2023 11/04/23 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2023 10/10/23 For Sale $2,100,000 0.0% $450 / Sq Ft
09/22/2023 09/22/23 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2023 09/13/23 For Sale $2,100,000 +62.9% $450 / Sq Ft
06/29/2018 06/29/18 Sold $1,289,000 0.0% $314 / Sq Ft
05/03/2018 05/03/18 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2018 04/27/18 For Sale $1,289,000 -- $314 / 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 $21,336 $1,860,200 $816,100 $1,044,100
2024 $23,141 $2,014,000 $782,100 $1,231,900
2023 $20,810 $1,772,600 $714,100 $1,058,500
2022 $19,861 $1,548,000 $612,100 $935,900
2021 $18,801 $1,362,400 $510,100 $852,300
2020 $19,256 $1,346,600 $510,100 $836,500
2019 $21,476 $1,412,900 $459,100 $953,800
2018 $22,046 $1,377,900 $459,100 $918,800
2017 $22,620 $1,296,300 $433,600 $862,700
2016 $22,465 $1,296,300 $433,600 $862,700
2015 $22,232 $1,296,300 $433,600 $862,700
2014 $20,785 $1,111,500 $395,400 $716,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73158583

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SWAM-000035-000091