Last Sold Price
2 beds1,416 sqft$426/sqft
78 Aspen Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

Description

Located on a tree-lined, residential street - this appealing home is sited on an extra large lot with plenty of room for expansion. An addition could possibly increase partial water views now present from second floor. The character and charm of this timeless and well-designed home merited it being featured in an architectural book (see attached excerpts). Today's buyers will appreciate its well-proportioned rooms, natural woodwork, welcoming vestibule, living room with fireplace, first floor den...Located on a tree-lined, residential street - this appealing home is sited on an extra large lot with plenty of room for expansion. An addition could possibly increase partial water views now present from second floor. The character and charm of this timeless and well-designed home merited it being featured in an architectural book (see attached excerpts). Today's buyers will appreciate its well-proportioned rooms, natural woodwork, welcoming vestibule, living room with fireplace, first floor den and large eat-in kitchen with sliders out to an enlarged deck overlooking the garage and extensive grounds. Updates include: 2019 four-zone gas heating system, 2012 new roof, thermal windows and extensive insulation. The sellers have treasured this home for over 50 years and now its time to make it your own.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/11/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Claire Dembowski • RE/MAX 360

Property Details for 78 Aspen Road

Status
MLS #
72750597
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$7,884 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1914
Town
Swampscott
Area
MA-Swampscott
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$655,000

Avg days on market

49

Sale-to-list ratio

97.9%

Swampscott, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX 360, Claire Dembowski

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Margaret O'Sullivan

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Building Information for 78 Aspen Road

Stories-Year Built1914Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,892 SF

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$3,722 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,065

Property Taxes

$657

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 Aspen Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1416.0
  • Color: Blue
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Tbd
  • High School: Swampscott
  • Middle School: Swampscott
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Beach Access, Ocean, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Ocean, Walk to
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Deeded, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: Swamp
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 143.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 11.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 195.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Slider,Gas Stove,Peninsula,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 286.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 22.0
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: This is an estate sale and home being sold "as is". Garage has some rot along the sill and can accommodate medium sized car. Direct gas line to grill on deck
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2168040
  • Assessments: $551,300
  • Block: 112
  • Book: 7058
  • Lot: 0
  • Map: 20
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: A2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 3
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 78 Aspen Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72750597

$603,000
Nov 3, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72750597

Oct 29, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72750597

$569,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72750597

$603,000
11/03/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72750597

10/29/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72750597

$569,900

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

Public Records for 78 Aspen Road

Taxable ValueLand$437,400Additions$411,800Total$849,200
Tax Record2025$9,740 ($812 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,416 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,416 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt763 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,905 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1914Year Renovated1914ZoningA-2CountyESSEXAPNSWAM M:0020 B:0112 L:0

Schools near 78 Aspen 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: 78 Aspen Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
$603,000
2
1,416
11,892
4
1
1,592
4,879
3
1.5
1,687
4,500
$387,000
3
1,487
9,363
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1.5
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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX 360, Claire Dembowski

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