Last Sold Price
3 beds1,864 sqft$318/sqft
42 Devens Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

Description

Ease of life is one way to describe the style of living this lovely home located in the Olmstead District of Swampscott brings. All on one floor are 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, the open concept living room, dining room, and kitchen, and the 1-car garage. There is a finished playroom/workout room in the basement with outside access and a pull-down attic for extra storage. Outside you’ll find a fully fenced-in yard with a new swing-set and a beautiful patio. Some additional new features include a new...Ease of life is one way to describe the style of living this lovely home located in the Olmstead District of Swampscott brings. All on one floor are 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, the open concept living room, dining room, and kitchen, and the 1-car garage. There is a finished playroom/workout room in the basement with outside access and a pull-down attic for extra storage. Outside you’ll find a fully fenced-in yard with a new swing-set and a beautiful patio. Some additional new features include a new furnace (2014), new hot water heater (2016), and a new dryer. Hardwood floors throughout, a fire-placed living room, and a skylight that lets in more natural light add to the charm and character of the home. King's and Phillips Beaches are not far. You’ll love to come home from the beach and rinse off in the private outdoor shower behind the house and when you add to that the train, shopping, and schools that are close by, you really need look no further than this splendid home.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/23/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by The Murray Brown Group • Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Heather Murray • Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty
  3. Listed by John Brown • Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 42 Devens Road

Status
MLS #
72359385
Days on Market
15
Taxes
$7,229 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1957
Town
Swampscott
Area
MA-Swampscott
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$699,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

100.1%

Swampscott, MA

9 comparable properties found

$692,000 | 29 Ellis Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
1/39
1

$692,000

Sold 08/11/26

3
Bedrooms
1,665
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/29
2

$605,000

Sold 10/25/24

3
Bedrooms
1,599
Square Feet
0.02
Acres
$702,500 | 25 Park Square, Swampscott, MA 01907
1/21
3

$702,500

Sold 11/13/24

3
Bedrooms
1,729
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$710,000 | 5 Lexington Park, Swampscott, MA 01907
1/16
4

$710,000

Sold 07/27/26

3
Bedrooms
1,609
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$670,000 | 14 Curry Circle, Swampscott, MA 01907
1/33
5

$670,000

Sold 07/31/26

3
Bedrooms
1,565
Square Feet
0.03
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/33
6

$758,000

Sold 09/29/25

3
Bedrooms
1,624
Square Feet
0.05
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
1/29
7

$640,000

Sold 12/30/25

3
Bedrooms
1,503
Square Feet
0.35
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/34
8

$754,500

Sold 12/16/24

3
Bedrooms
2,144
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
9

$699,000

Sold 08/18/25

3
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1,730
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, The Murray Brown Group; Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, Heather Murray; Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, John Brown

Sold By RE/MAX 360, Claire Dembowski

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Building Information for 42 Devens Road

Stories-Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,804 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,617 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,014

Property Taxes

$602

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 42 Devens Road

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: 1864.0
  • Color: Blue
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Finished
  • 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: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower
  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower, Patio
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Home is equipped with a radon mitigation system.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Seller W/Participate
  • Tax ID: M:0004 B:0151 L:0,2165834
  • Assessments: $451,800
  • Book: 32481
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: A2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.5

Property History for 42 Devens Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 23, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72359385

$593,000
Jul 12, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72359385

Jul 10, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72359385

$574,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/23/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72359385

$593,000
07/12/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72359385

07/10/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72359385

$574,900

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

Public Records for 42 Devens Road

Taxable ValueLand$407,200Additions$362,600Total$769,800
Tax Record2025$8,830 ($736 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,426 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,664 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt762 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt762 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,805 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1957ZoningN/ACountyESSEXAPNSWAM M:0004 B:0151 L:0

Schools near 42 Devens 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: 42 Devens Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
$593,000
3
1,864
9,804
$229,000
3
2,116
7,808
$540,000
4
3,584
17,380
$380,000
2
1
895
9,270
5
2.5
1,971
8,808
4
1.5
2,149
9,509

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Listing Courtesy of Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, The Murray Brown Group; Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, Heather Murray; Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, John Brown

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