272 Atlantic Ave

3,576 Sq. Ft.
$287 / Sq. Ft.
3,576
Sq. Ft.
$287
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This elegant home is steps to Phillips Beach AND Preston Beach, located in the much sought after Beach Bluff neighborhood. Enter through the Grand Foyer with domed ceiling and crown moldings, dining room and fireplaced living room with gorgeous Ocean Views, updated kitchen with Subzero refrigerator, center island with gas stove top, study with built ins and year round sun porch, tons of closets and storage, HUGE master bedroom with more Ocean Views, dressing area, multiple closets and bath with jacuzzi...This elegant home is steps to Phillips Beach AND Preston Beach, located in the much sought after Beach Bluff neighborhood. Enter through the Grand Foyer with domed ceiling and crown moldings, dining room and fireplaced living room with gorgeous Ocean Views, updated kitchen with Subzero refrigerator, center island with gas stove top, study with built ins and year round sun porch, tons of closets and storage, HUGE master bedroom with more Ocean Views, dressing area, multiple closets and bath with jacuzzi tub and separate glass spa shower, two more bedrooms and a full and a half bath round out this level, on the second level there is a deeded accessory apartment/au pair suite with kitchen, bath and cedar closet, finished basement with wet bar, large recreation room with fireplace, brand new half bath, large laundry area, large level professionally landscaped yard with stone paver patio, irrigation system with private well, 2 car attached garage and brand new roof! Come live by the sea!
  1. Listed by Harry Christensen • Harry C. Christensen Real Estate, LLC

Property Details for 272 Atlantic Avenue

Town
Swampscott
Area
MA-Swampscott
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Style
Contemporary
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:46 AM

Property Details for 272 Atlantic Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #72496074
Days on Market69
Taxes$12,664 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1952
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Harry C. Christensen Real Estate, LLC, Harry Christensen

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlestown, Ken Long

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Building Information for 272 Atlantic Avenue

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,178 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,051 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,996

Property Taxes

$1,055

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 272 Atlantic Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3576.0
  • Color: yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Beach Bluff
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Gas Water Heater
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Game Room, Kitchen, Accessory Apt., Bathroom, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Ocean, Public, Walk to
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public, Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • 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
  • Disclosures: Sun porch heat is electric. Additional 1200 s.f. in finished basement not included in living area total.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0032 B:0031 L:0,2169480
  • Assessments: $830,100
  • Book: 34013
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: A1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 272 Atlantic Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 19, 2026

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73463785

$1,690,000—
Jan 20, 2026

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73463785

$1,790,000—
Jan 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73463785

$1,890,000—
Jul 31, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72496074

$1,025,000—
Jun 15, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72496074

—
Jun 15, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72496074

—
May 8, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72496074

$1,195,000—
Apr 29, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #534997556

$799,000

+1.0% / yr

Apr 29, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71720954

$799,000—
Feb 1, 2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71720954

—
Feb 1, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71720954

—
Jul 29, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71720954

$874,500—
Jul 22, 2014

Canceled

MLS PIN #71703930

$874,900—
Jun 10, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71703930

$874,900—
Aug 30, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #225883861

$741,000

+2.9% / yr

Aug 30, 2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70578246

$741,000—
Jun 6, 2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70578246

—
Jun 6, 2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70578246

—
May 14, 2007

Canceled

MLS PIN #70472299

$795,000—
May 14, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70578246

$795,000—
Sep 30, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70472299

$925,000—
Jul 22, 2001

Expired

MLS PIN #30473813

$649,000—
Jan 26, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30473813

$649,000—
Sep 16, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89408774

$575,000—
Sep 16, 1998

Sold

MLS PIN #30186342

$575,000—
Jun 29, 1998

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30186342

—
Jun 29, 1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #30186342

—
Sep 23, 1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30186342

$635,000—
Jan 15, 1997

Sold

MLS PIN #30136131

$400,000—
Nov 14, 1996

Contingent

MLS PIN #30136131

—
Nov 12, 1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30136131

$429,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/19/2026

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73463785

$1,690,000
01/20/2026

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73463785

$1,790,000
01/02/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73463785

$1,890,000
07/31/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72496074

$1,025,000
06/15/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72496074

—
06/15/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72496074

—
05/08/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72496074

$1,195,000
04/29/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #534997556

$799,000

+1.0% / yr

04/29/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71720954

$799,000
02/01/2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71720954

—
02/01/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71720954

—
07/29/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71720954

$874,500
07/22/2014

Canceled

MLS PIN #71703930

$874,900
06/10/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71703930

$874,900
08/30/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #225883861

$741,000

+2.9% / yr

08/30/2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70578246

$741,000
06/06/2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70578246

—
06/06/2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70578246

—
05/14/2007

Canceled

MLS PIN #70472299

$795,000
05/14/2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70578246

$795,000
09/30/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70472299

$925,000
07/22/2001

Expired

MLS PIN #30473813

$649,000
01/26/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30473813

$649,000
09/16/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89408774

$575,000
09/16/1998

Sold

MLS PIN #30186342

$575,000
06/29/1998

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30186342

—
06/29/1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #30186342

—
09/23/1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30186342

$635,000
01/15/1997

Sold

MLS PIN #30136131

$400,000
11/14/1996

Contingent

MLS PIN #30136131

—
11/12/1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30136131

$429,900

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

Public Records for 272 Atlantic Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$499,200Additions$832,400Total$1,331,600
Tax Record2025$15,273 ($1,273 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,576 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,576 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,520 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,176 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952ZoningA1CountyESSEXAPNSWAM M:0032 B:0031 L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 272 Atlantic Avenue

This home is within Swampscott School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 1 to 4
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Swampscott Middle School
Public5 to 8

Swampscott High School
Public9 to 12

Stanley Elementary School
Public1 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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Listing Courtesy of Harry C. Christensen Real Estate, LLC, Harry Christensen

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