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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,570 sqft
47 Gale Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.25 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$301/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare opportunity in the highly desirable Gale Estate neighborhood just around the corner from Eisman's Beach. So many possibilities for this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home solidly built in 1940 on a gorgeous 11,000+ sq ft corner lot. Do not miss this affordable chance to purchase in an area of more expensive homes. Whether it's basic improvements or a major renovation, the neighborhood values will easily support whatever you want to do. Don't miss this one!Rare opportunity in the highly desirable Gale Estate neighborhood just around the corner from Eisman's Beach. So many possibilities for this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home solidly built in 1940 on a gorgeous 11,000+ sq ft corner lot. Do not miss this affordable chance to purchase in an area of more expensive homes. Whether it's basic improvements or a major renovation, the neighborhood values will easily support whatever you want to do. Don't miss this one!
  • Listed by: Carmel Harney • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listing closed: 08/29/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71710318

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$735,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

Swampscott, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Carmel Harney

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Jane Clayton

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Property Information for 47 Gale Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,888 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Swampscott
  • Area: MA-Swampscott
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 11,082 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1570.0
  • Color: Sand
  • 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, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Roof Material: Tar/Gravel
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • 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: 200 amp circuit breaker upgrade to the house has just been completed. Exterior was just painted. Windows are older. Oil furnace has been regularly maintained but is very old. There is gas to the house. All appliances left as gifts.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0035 B:0006 L:0,2169672
  • Assessments: $421,800
  • Book: 27253
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: A1
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

Property History for 47 Gale Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 29, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #434531372

$472,500
Aug 29, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71710318

$472,500
Jul 18, 2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71710318

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/29/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #434531372

$472,500
08/29/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71710318

$472,500
07/18/2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71710318

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

Public Records for 47 Gale Road

Taxable ValueLand$498,200Additions$610,700Total$1,108,900
Tax Record2025$12,719 ($1,060 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,955 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,955 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt940 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,082 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningA1CountyESSEXAPNSWAM M:0035 B:0006 L:0

Schools near 47 Gale 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 - 1 to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Swampscott Middle School
Public5 to 8

Swampscott High School
Public9 to 12

Swampscott Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Stanley Elementary School
Public1 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: 47 Gale Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
$472,500
3
1,570
11,082
$1,295,000
3
2,036
23,000
$312,500
3
1,894
12,197
$240,666
3
1.5
1,566
13,421
$610,000
3
2,357
9,954
$987,500
5
4,021
30,492

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Carmel Harney

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