68 Walnut Rd

1,935 Sq. Ft.
$377 / Sq. Ft.
1,935
Sq. Ft.
$377
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Midcentury modern style and coastal charm come together in this 4 bed/2 1/2 bath home in Swampscott. Set on a nearly 12,000 square foot lot, this 2006 full-gut renovation offers sun-filled living spaces and hardwood floors throughout. A welcoming foyer opens to a fireplaced living room, granite and stainless kitchen, dining area, and a spacious family room - perfect for entertaining or unwinding in comfort. The primary suite features a beautifully tiled 3/4 bath, while 3 additional bedrooms offer...Midcentury modern style and coastal charm come together in this 4 bed/2 1/2 bath home in Swampscott. Set on a nearly 12,000 square foot lot, this 2006 full-gut renovation offers sun-filled living spaces and hardwood floors throughout. A welcoming foyer opens to a fireplaced living room, granite and stainless kitchen, dining area, and a spacious family room - perfect for entertaining or unwinding in comfort. The primary suite features a beautifully tiled 3/4 bath, while 3 additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, work, or play. Step outside through sliding doors to your own private retreat with an in-ground pool, expansive deck, and fenced backyard. While the home could use a bit of TLC, it’s a fantastic opportunity in this highly sought-after neighborhood. Just around the corner from Swampscott Middle School, a half mile to the new elementary school, and less than a mile to the beach. Close to the commuter rail, shopping, dining, and Swampscott’s fabulous farmers market!
  1. Listed by Julie Andrews • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Property Details for 68 Walnut Road

Town
Swampscott
Area
MA-Swampscott
Architectural Style
Contemporary, Ranch
Style
Contemporary, Ranch
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 08/13/2025 02:00 PM

Property Details for 68 Walnut Road

StatusSold
MLS #73383542
Days on Market44
Taxes$9,869 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1950
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Julie Andrews

Sold By Compass, David Wise

Add your commute

Building Information for 68 Walnut Road

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 11,979 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,365 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,543

Property Taxes

$822

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 68 Walnut Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1935.0
  • Color: Beige
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Swampscott
  • High School: Swampscott
  • Middle School: Swampscott
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Interior Access, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Mud Room, Entry Hall
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: Bay, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Oil, Hydro Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main,First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Main,First
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Main,First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Home is built on granite ledge - basement gets seepage. Sump pump next to heating system. Gunite Pool has not been opened this year. No garage door opener. Front lawn has been virtual enhanced. 3 additional photos have been virtually staged. Home being sold as-is.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2168189
  • Assessments: $860,400
  • Book: 25777
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: A-2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 68 Walnut Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73383542

$730,000
Jul 16, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73383542

Jul 3, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73383542

Jun 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73383542

$800,000
Jun 14, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #197821379

$340,000
Jun 14, 2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70368624

$340,000
Apr 20, 2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70368624

Apr 17, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70368624

$365,000
Apr 1, 2006

Expired

MLS PIN #70251972

$407,000
Sep 2, 2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70251972

$449,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73383542

$730,000
07/16/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73383542

07/03/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73383542

06/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73383542

$800,000
06/14/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #197821379

$340,000
06/14/2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70368624

$340,000
04/20/2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70368624

04/17/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70368624

$365,000
04/01/2006

Expired

MLS PIN #70251972

$407,000
09/02/2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70251972

$449,000

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

Public Records for 68 Walnut Road

Taxable ValueLand$438,700Additions$421,700Total$860,400
Tax Record2025$9,869 ($822 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,935 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,935 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,480 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,001 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningA-2CountyESSEXAPNSWAM M:0020 B:0330 L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 68 Walnut 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

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.

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Subject to change at any time. Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties make no guarantee, warranty or representation regarding the accuracy of any waterfront feature, water view or waterfront view.

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Julie Andrews

The property listing data and information, or the images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS. The property listing data and information, and the images, are for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the images, set forth herein.