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72 Roy St, Swampscott, MA, 01907

$469,900

Home List Price

$5,580*

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2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,091 SqFt
$431/SqFt
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72 Roy St, Swampscott$469,900

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingPaved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Year Built1905
HeatingSteam, Oil
CoolingNone
BasementYes
WaterfrontBeach
MLS #73227472
Lot Size0.08 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)

About 72 Roy St

Delightful 2 bedroom cottage just a few minutes from Vinnin Square and ocean beaches. The wrap-around enclosed porch is so inviting you will want to sit down, relax and enjoy quiet time. The first floor offers an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, half bath, formal dining room with built-in china cabinet, and comfortable living room both with hardwood floors. The second floor has an open landing at the top of the stairs offering a nice spot for a desk, comfy chair or reading nook. The primary bedroom has two closets and the 2nd bedroom is good sized . Storage is plentiful in the basement, outdoor closet/shed and under the porch for yard equipment. The property straddles two streets with frontage on Roy Street and parking area on Jessie Street. This is such a nice offering and just needs a bit of TLC. Get into Swampscott with this adorable home and at a great price!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Living Area: 1,091 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Tache Real Estate, Inc.
  • Listing Agent: Carol St. Pierre

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Waterfront: Beach
  • Exterior: Porch - Enclosed

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.08 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Cooling: None

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Swampscott High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Swampscott Middle School, Public District Grades 5-8
  • Clarke, Public District Grades KG-4
  • Hadley, Public District Grades KG-4

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Essex St to Burpee St,, left of Roy St.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $469,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $431/SqFt

Agent Commission:

  • Buyer's Agent Commission: 2

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $4,969
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Swampscott, MA

City

Med. Sold Price

$695K

Med. Price/SqFt

$387

Avg. Days On Market

16

# of Sold Homes

14

72 Roy St vs Swampscott

12 DAYS ON ROCKET

-4 Days

$469,900

-$225.1K Less

$431/SqFt

+$44 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $225.1K less than the Median Sold Price and $44/SqFt more than other homes in Swampscott, MA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • MLS Number: #73227472

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Tache Real Estate, Inc.
  • Listing Agent: Carol St. Pierre

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Oct 09, 2009Home Sold
$215,000
Oct 06, 2008Home Sold
$125,000
Sep 03, 2004Home Sold
$269,900
Sep 03, 1998Home Sold
$140,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$4,969$360,100
2020$5,001$349,700
2019$5,081$334,300
2018$5,106$319,100
2017$5,034$288,500

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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4
/10

  • Clarke

  • 100 Middlesex Ave

  • 0.51 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

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8
/10

  • Hadley

  • 24 Redington St

  • 0.86 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

Middle School

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5
/10

  • Swampscott Middle School

  • 207 Forest Ave

  • 1.23 miles

  • Public District Grades 5-8

High School

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6
/10

  • Swampscott High School

  • 200 Essex St

  • 0.25 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $85,000. The majority of Swampscott, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 72 Roy St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 72 Roy St property is $469,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 72 Roy St is a house located in Swampscott, Massachusetts, 01907.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 72 Roy St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 72 Roy St are:
Clarke: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Hadley: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Swampscott Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Swampscott High School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $4,969 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on October 9, 2009 for $215,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 72 Roy St has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 72 Roy St is 1,091 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 72 Roy St is 1905.

Rocket Homes›Massachusetts›Essex County›Swampscott›01907›72 Roy St

This home is located at 72 Roy St in Swampscott, MA and zip code 01907. This 1,091 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 23, 2024 and is currently priced at $469,900.

In April 2024 more than 8 listings in Swampscott, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 1 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 5 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Swampscott, MA increased by 31.6% between March 2024 and April 2024. While the average time on the market in April 2024 was 16 days, the median list price was $695,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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