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5 beds3,459 sqft
137 Elmwood Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1910Year Built
$196/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautifully updated Victorian in popular Olmsted historic district. This spacious and impressive home has five bedrooms, two full and two half bathrooms. Classic period details with high ceilings, crown moldings, wainscoting and gleaming hardwood floors. Updated kitchen and stainless steel appliances overlooks brick patio and perennial gardens. Generous sized bedrooms on second floor with full bathroom. Three fantastic rooms on third floor perfect for extended family, additional bedroom, home office...Beautifully updated Victorian in popular Olmsted historic district. This spacious and impressive home has five bedrooms, two full and two half bathrooms. Classic period details with high ceilings, crown moldings, wainscoting and gleaming hardwood floors. Updated kitchen and stainless steel appliances overlooks brick patio and perennial gardens. Generous sized bedrooms on second floor with full bathroom. Three fantastic rooms on third floor perfect for extended family, additional bedroom, home office or media room complete with second full bathroom and separate stairway. Welcoming front porch, spacious entry foyer and enclosed sunroom. Many updates and improvements include new roof, new gas burner, new water tank, new porch and railings, new Pella windows on first floor and more. Short walk to beach, parks, and commuter rail. Make a move to Swampscott and enjoy summer by the sea.
  • Listed by: Shari McGuirk • Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 08/28/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71804327

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,275,000

Avg days on market

50

Sale-to-list ratio

99.0%

Swampscott, MA

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Property Information for 137 Elmwood Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,606 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Swampscott
  • Area: MA-Swampscott
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Style: Victorian
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,720 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3459.0
  • Color: Natural
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Monument area
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Home Office, Media Room, Bathroom
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Stone Wall, Porch, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 238.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 198.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 18.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 266.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 19.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 234.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 18.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 192.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 252.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 18.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 270.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 18.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 100.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Floor plans available upon request.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2165257
  • Assessments: $795,700
  • Book: 27367
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Area: 1.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 137 Elmwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 28, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #555370517

$677,500

-1.0% / yr

Aug 28, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71804327

$677,500
Jun 8, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71804327

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/28/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #555370517

$677,500

-1.0% / yr

08/28/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71804327

$677,500
06/08/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71804327

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

Public Records for 137 Elmwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$377,300Additions$737,400Total$1,114,700
Tax Record2025$12,786 ($1,066 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,455 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,455 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,125 SqFtStories3Lot Size7,719 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1910ZoningN/ACountyESSEXAPNSWAM M:0002 B:0009 L:0

Schools near 137 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: 137 Elmwood Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
$677,500
5
3,459
7,720
$578,500
5
2,299
7,405
$176,500
5
2,978
$275,000
3
1,574
0
$268,000
3
1,428
5,090
$1,862,000
4
3,141
6,926

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