Last Sold Price
7 beds2,800 sqft$188/sqft
161 Paradise Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

Description

Magnificent, colonial 2 1/2 family with 7 bedrooms. This home is a rare find. Beautiful architectural design throughout. Each unit has been meticulously cared for in this owner occupied gem. Hardwood floors, newer windows, recently installed heating systems and hot water tanks, plus updated electrical and 3 yr. old roof give added value. Built in china cabinets. The front porch is currently being redone and the two back decks were rebuilt in 2014. Fences are 5 years old. 2 Car Garage and ample parking....Magnificent, colonial 2 1/2 family with 7 bedrooms. This home is a rare find. Beautiful architectural design throughout. Each unit has been meticulously cared for in this owner occupied gem. Hardwood floors, newer windows, recently installed heating systems and hot water tanks, plus updated electrical and 3 yr. old roof give added value. Built in china cabinets. The front porch is currently being redone and the two back decks were rebuilt in 2014. Fences are 5 years old. 2 Car Garage and ample parking. Gorgeous landscape design completes the whole package. First showings at Open House on Sunday August 23rd from 1:00 - 3:00. Review of any offers on Tuesday August 25th by 5:00 p.m. Owner occupant has purchased another home and 1st floor tenant has vacated Home sits across from park and Clarke school.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/27/2015 12:00 AM

Property Details for 161 Paradise Road

Status
MLS #
71891077
Days on Market
64
Taxes
$6,323 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1905
Town
Swampscott
Area
MA-Swampscott
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$850,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

99.1%

Swampscott, MA

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Location

Sold By Compass, Eric Johnson

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Building Information for 161 Paradise Road

Stories3Residences2Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

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$3,195 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,669

Property Taxes

$527

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 161 Paradise Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2800.0
  • Color: Blue
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Appraiser
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Unit 1(Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer), Unit 2(Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator), Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Unit 1(undefined), Unit 2(Hardwood Floors)
  • Interior Features: Unit 2(Ceiling Fans), Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room, Kitchen, Mudroom)
  • Laundry Features: Unit 2 Laundry Room
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Unit 1 Balcony/Deck, Unit 2 Balcony/Deck
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Unit 1(Window AC)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Unit 1(Forced Air, Gas), Unit 2(Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Sellers statement
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2166071
  • Assessments: $368,700
  • Book: 12729
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Income / Expenses
  • Electricity: $2,300.00
  • Annual Expenses Source: Owner
  • GOI: $20,400.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $1,612.00
  • GRE: $3,912
  • NOI: $20,400.00
  • Operating Expense: $3,912.00
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $1,700.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 161 Paradise Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 27, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #559471124

$525,000

+327.7% / yr

Oct 27, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71891077

$525,000
Sep 7, 2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71891077

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/27/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #559471124

$525,000

+327.7% / yr

10/27/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71891077

$525,000
09/07/2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71891077

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Public Records for 161 Paradise Road

Taxable ValueLand$236,000Additions$640,000Total$876,000
Tax Record2025$10,048 ($837 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,919 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,919 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,276 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,218 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1905ZoningA3CountyESSEXAPNSWAM M:0005 B:0220 L:0

Schools near 161 Paradise 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

Clarke Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Hadley 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: 161 Paradise Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
$525,000
7
2,800
5,227
3
1.5
1,270
5,214
$410,000
4
2.5
2,364
5,110
$215,000
4
2.5
1,817
5,240
$400,000
6
2,546
4,151
$350,000
4
2,012
5,227

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