Last Sold Price
3 beds1,987 sqft$315/sqft
3 Arbutus Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

Description

Ideal location on a tree-lined street in the desirable Shaw Estate neighborhood. This lovely home exudes charm and character and has an ideal layout for entertaining and family living. The heart of the home is an enormous (400sf) great room with cathedral ceilings and fireplace leading out to a deck and perfectly sized back yard for outdoor living. The 1st floor also includes a spacious dining room, updated eat-in-kitchen, full bath, living room with fireplace and a cozy den/office. Upstairs you'll...Ideal location on a tree-lined street in the desirable Shaw Estate neighborhood. This lovely home exudes charm and character and has an ideal layout for entertaining and family living. The heart of the home is an enormous (400sf) great room with cathedral ceilings and fireplace leading out to a deck and perfectly sized back yard for outdoor living. The 1st floor also includes a spacious dining room, updated eat-in-kitchen, full bath, living room with fireplace and a cozy den/office. Upstairs you'll find 3 bedrooms and a 2nd full bath. Recent updates include new roof on the house and garage, windows replaced throughout, upgraded electrical and seamless Leafguard gutters. Oak hardwood flooring is under most of the carpeting on the 1st and 2nd floors. Take advantage of the best of Swampscott living! Enjoy walking to the the beaches, parks, restaurants & schools. OPEN HOUSE 6/14 12-2pm by appointment. Covid-19 protocol
LISTING CLOSED: 07/29/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lubeck Rausch Team • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  2. Listed by Sarah Lubeck • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  3. Listed by Abby Rausch • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 3 Arbutus Road

Status
MLS #
72634345
Days on Market
93
Taxes
$7,793 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1920
Town
Swampscott
Area
MA-Swampscott
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$702,500

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

Swampscott, MA

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$692,000 | 29 Ellis Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
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3
Bedrooms
1,665
Square Feet
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Acres
$702,500 | 25 Park Square, Swampscott, MA 01907
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$710,000 | 5 Lexington Park, Swampscott, MA 01907
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$805,000 | 2 Ellis Terrace, Swampscott, MA 01907
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
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$758,000

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.05
Acres
$700,000 | 66 Kensington Lane, Swampscott, MA 01907
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3
Bedrooms
1,886
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
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3
Bedrooms
1,599
Square Feet
0.02
Acres
9

$699,000

Sold 08/18/25

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Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1,730
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Lubeck Rausch Team; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Sarah Lubeck; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Abby Rausch

Sold By Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, Compass Partners

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Building Information for 3 Arbutus Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,665 SF

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$3,831 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,182

Property Taxes

$649

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3 Arbutus Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1987.0
  • Color: Tan
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Partial, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet - Double, Den
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Harbor, Ocean, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Oil, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: Town
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet - Linen,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Beamed Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Level: Main
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: There is oak hardwood flooring under carpet on 1st & 2nd floor with the exception of the family room addition.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0020 B:0085 L:0,2168014
  • Assessments: $512,700
  • Book: 6541
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: A-2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 3 Arbutus Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 29, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72634345

$626,000
Jun 16, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72634345

Jun 16, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72634345

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/29/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72634345

$626,000
06/16/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72634345

06/16/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72634345

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

Public Records for 3 Arbutus Road

Taxable ValueLand$362,000Additions$487,400Total$849,400
Tax Record2025$9,743 ($812 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,987 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,987 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt729 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,656 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningA-2CountyESSEXAPNSWAM M:0020 B:0085 L:0

Schools near 3 Arbutus Road

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

Swampscott 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: 3 Arbutus Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
$626,000
3
1,987
6,665
3
2
2,023
5,162
$690,000
3
1,779
6,965
$206,000
3
1,843
6,403
3
1.5
1,568
4,648
$399,000
4
1,620
7,666

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Lubeck Rausch Team; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Sarah Lubeck; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Abby Rausch

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