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#73394010, Shari McGuirk, Listing office: Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty
$1,699,000 List price
26 Forest Ave Swampscott, MA 01907
4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
3,772 sqft
0.5 acres
$450 / sqft
House
Property details
About 26 Forest Ave
Unique opportunity to own a property with over a half acre of land in one of the most desirable areas of Swampscott! Private and serene! There are only eight houses on this dead-end side of Forest Avenue. The property is wooded with an open and large backyard. The ten room home offers 3,772 square feet of living space on two levels plus nearly 2,000 sf in the basement. The foyer is two stories high and cascades the home with natural sunlight. The living room has a vaulted ceiling and features a large fireplace. The eat-in kitchen is spacious and has a 6 x 7 foot atrium to allow more natural light into the house. There is a formal dining room. Completing the first floor are two family rooms with a double fireplace.The second level offers four bedrooms including a spacious en-suite with large walk-in closet. The lower level has a family room, exercise room and two bonus rooms. At the end of the street is the new Stanley Elementary School and the 7.3 acre Ewing Woods conservation area.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,772 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.53 Acres
Year built1987
ParkingUnder, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
MLS #73384454
Attached garage2 spaces
WaterfrontBeach, Ocean Front
FireplaceFamily Room, Living Room
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Interior: Sun Room, Play Room, Bathroom
- Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Waterfront: Beach, Ocean Front
- Exterior: Deck - Composite, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,699,000
- Price/SqFt: $450
- Annual Tax Amount: $15,536
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Wooded, Sloped
- Directions: Off Humphrey and Atlantic
- Year Built: 1987
- Living Area: 3,772 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.53 Acres
- MLS Number: 73384454
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
- Office Phone: (978) 526-0243
- Listing Agent: Daniel Devan
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2015 | Home Sold | $740,625 |
| Sep 19, 2011 | Home Sold | $752,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,352,100 | $15,536 |
| 2023 | $1,241,500 | $14,575 |
| 2022 | $1,058,600 | $13,582 |
| 2021 | $994,700 | $13,727 |
| 2020 | $883,900 | $12,640 |
| 2019 | $857,600 | $13,036 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Stanley
Public District KG-4
0.1 mi
•10 Whitman Rd
8
Hadley
Public District KG-4
1.0 mi
•24 Redington St
4
Clarke
Public District KG-4
1.1 mi
•100 Middlesex Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $142,548. Residents of Swampscott, MA typically earn between $100k-200k each year. The majority of families are married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
0%
<35k
30%
35k-100k
48%
100k-200k
22%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
22%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
36%
Married, No Kids
34%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
12%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis- Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Brooks Brothers
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Sports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 26 Forest Ave
The listing price of 26 Forest Ave property is $1,699,000.
The property 26 Forest Ave is a house located in Swampscott, Massachusetts, 01907.
Active Listing: 26 Forest Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 26 Forest Ave are: Stanley (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Hadley (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Clarke (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Swampscott Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Thurgood Marshall Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Marblehead Veterans Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Swampscott High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Marblehead High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lynn English High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $15,536 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 18, 2015 for $740,625 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 26 Forest Ave has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 26 Forest Ave is 3,772 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 26 Forest Ave is 1987.
This home is located at 26 Forest Ave in Swampscott, MA and zip code 01907. This 3,772 square foot home, which was built in 1987, sits on a 0.53 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,699,000.
Over 12 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Swampscott, MA. In the same period over 6 listings were sold below the listed price and 0 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Swampscott, MA increased by 12.5% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 17 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $750,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.