Last Sold Price
3 beds2,136 sqft$321/sqft
70 Bates Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

Description

Meticulous custom designed home in private setting, reveals the loving care it's been given throughout the many years for this family. Custom built open concept kitchen easily accommodates any family gathering. French doors in the formal dining rm also open to kitchen, for add'l options. Easy access to the huge deck provides endless possibilities for summer entertaining. Artisan details are abundant throughout, including custom coffered LR ceiling, built-in china cabinets, numerous custom storage...Meticulous custom designed home in private setting, reveals the loving care it's been given throughout the many years for this family. Custom built open concept kitchen easily accommodates any family gathering. French doors in the formal dining rm also open to kitchen, for add'l options. Easy access to the huge deck provides endless possibilities for summer entertaining. Artisan details are abundant throughout, including custom coffered LR ceiling, built-in china cabinets, numerous custom storage cabinets and drawers. Architectural plans are ready&waiting to be implemented for your fabulous master bdrm suite. 2 more bdrms-1/access to private sunny deck,other offers ample space for a growing family. Finished basement w/3/4 bth is perfect office/teenager space. Tinkerers/handy-people look no further-this custom workshop has it all! 3 car garage for all your toys-big&small. Perfectly manicured grounds include a beautiful brick patio surrounded by privacy of mature trees. Easy commute to Boston
LISTING CLOSED: 02/27/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lisa Scourtas • RE/MAX 360

Property Details for 70 Bates Road

Status
MLS #
72572958
Days on Market
91
Taxes
$9,027 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1948
Town
Swampscott
Area
MA-Swampscott
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
3
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$815,000

Avg days on market

51

Sale-to-list ratio

96.6%

Swampscott, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX 360, Lisa Scourtas

Sold By Shea Real Estate, Michael Shea

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Building Information for 70 Bates Road

Stories-Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,540 SF

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$4,234 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,482

Property Taxes

$752

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 70 Bates Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2136.0
  • Color: tan
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • High School: Swampscott Hs
  • Middle School: Swampscott Ms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • 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), French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Den, Home Office, Laundry Chute
  • Interior Features: Laundry Chute, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Attic Access,Exterior Access
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: Basement
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Heated and finished basement is not included in square footage.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2168710
  • Assessments: $593,900
  • Book: 33886
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: A3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 70 Bates Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 27, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72572958

$685,000
Dec 13, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72572958

Dec 13, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72572958

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/27/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72572958

$685,000
12/13/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72572958

12/13/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72572958

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

Public Records for 70 Bates Road

Taxable ValueLand$403,100Additions$512,100Total$915,200
Tax Record2025$10,497 ($875 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,024 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,024 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,406 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,522 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningA3CountyESSEXAPNSWAM M:0025 B:0077 L:0

Schools near 70 Bates 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: 70 Bates Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
$685,000
3
2,136
9,540
4
1.5
1,820
8,490
$409,100
2
1,719
9,845
$1
3
1,593
6,621
$315,000
2
960
6,500
4
2.5
2,237
9,392

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