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4 beds1,594 sqft

144 Elmwood Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.09 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$276/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Turn-of-the-Century gem nestled in the coveted Olmsted Historic District! This elegant four-bedroom residence has been lovingly maintained by the same family since 1964, but allows an opportunity to realize your own creative vision. Enjoy ocean breezes from the welcoming front porch, the screened-in porch off the dining room, or from the lovely gardens in the back yard. The glass-enclosed entry invites you into the fireplaced living room with stately columns and gleaming hardwood floors continuing...Turn-of-the-Century gem nestled in the coveted Olmsted Historic District! This elegant four-bedroom residence has been lovingly maintained by the same family since 1964, but allows an opportunity to realize your own creative vision. Enjoy ocean breezes from the welcoming front porch, the screened-in porch off the dining room, or from the lovely gardens in the back yard. The glass-enclosed entry invites you into the fireplaced living room with stately columns and gleaming hardwood floors continuing into the sun-filled dining room with original china cabinet. There is a generous-sized eat-in kitchen overlooking beautiful landscapes. Gas heating system, gas water tank, and insulation all done in 2014. Easy access to the beach, parks, eclectic boutique shopping and restaurants along the downtown promenade, Town Hall, and train. Two-car garage. Inspection for informational purposes only
Listing closed: 08/24/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72181229
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$690,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

101.6%

Swampscott, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 144 Elmwood Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,446 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Swampscott
  • Area: MA-Swampscott
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Garden, Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 3,867 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1594.0
  • Color: Sage Green
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Porch, Porch - Screened
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Screened
  • 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, Shared Driveway, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Shared Driveway, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Exterior Access,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • 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: 2165749
  • Assessments: $369,400
  • Book: 5165
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: A2

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 00.00

Property History for 144 Elmwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 24, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #604356896

$440,000—
Aug 24, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72181229

$440,000—
Jul 10, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72181229

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/24/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #604356896

$440,000
08/24/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72181229

$440,000
07/10/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72181229

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

Public records

144 Elmwood Road

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,594 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,594 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

754 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 144 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: 144 Elmwood Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
$440,000
4
1,594
3,867
$478,000
3
2,297
3,877
$460,000
5
2,933
13,622
$213,500
5
3.5
2,889
7,357
$213,500
5
–
7,355
$460,000
6
2,194
9,150

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead, Janice Kostopoulos

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