Last Sold Price
3 beds1,428 sqft$188/sqft
129 Elmwood Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

Description

This charming home has great potential! Just two blocks from the beach in the historic Olmstead district, you can see and feel the ocean breeze from the front porch. Character, hardwood floors and period detail throughout. First floor consists of living room, dining room, kitchen, family room and half bath, while second floor has three bedrooms and full bath. Screened in back porch, patio and good sized backyard. Offstreet parking for three cars.This charming home has great potential! Just two blocks from the beach in the historic Olmstead district, you can see and feel the ocean breeze from the front porch. Character, hardwood floors and period detail throughout. First floor consists of living room, dining room, kitchen, family room and half bath, while second floor has three bedrooms and full bath. Screened in back porch, patio and good sized backyard. Offstreet parking for three cars.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/29/2012 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Shari McGuirk • Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 129 Elmwood Road

Status
MLS #
71339674
Days on Market
89
Taxes
$6,095 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1910
Town
Swampscott
Area
MA-Swampscott
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$719,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

98.6%

Swampscott, MA

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, Shari McGuirk

Sold By Conway - Swampscott, Susan Garcelon

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Building Information for 129 Elmwood Road

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,090 SF

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$1,870 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,362

Property Taxes

$508

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 129 Elmwood Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1428.0
  • Color: Light grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Ocean, Public, Walk to
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2165256
  • Assessments: $338,800
  • Book: 5226
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 649.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 129 Elmwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #331889345

$268,000
May 29, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71339674

$268,000
May 18, 2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71339674

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #331889345

$268,000
05/29/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71339674

$268,000
05/18/2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71339674

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 129 Elmwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$339,500Additions$254,900Total$594,400
Tax Record2025$6,818 ($568 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,431 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,431 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt649 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,092 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1910ZoningN/ACountyESSEXAPNSWAM M:0002 B:0007 L:0

Schools near 129 Elmwood Road

This home is within Swampscott School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 4
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Swampscott Middle School
Public5 to 8

Swampscott High School
Public9 to 12

Hadley Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Clarke Elementary School
PublicK to 4

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 129 Elmwood Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
$268,000
3
1,428
5,090
$176,500
5
2,978
$275,000
3
1,574
0
$452,500
3
1,982
4,835
$677,500
5
3,459
7,720
$699,550
5
3.5
3,571
10,934

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Listing Courtesy of Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, Shari McGuirk

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