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Swampscott 01907
26 Forest Ave Extension
$752,500
● House - Off Market

26 Forest Ave Extension

Swampscott, MA 01907
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
3,772 Ft²
$1,717,111
RealtyHop Estimate
109.66%
Since Oct 1, 2011
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Located on a private half acre on a quiet cul de sac, this outstanding Contemporary has 3,800 sq ft of living space, a wonderful floor plan, large rooms, 3 fireplaces and high end amenities. Special features: fabulous master suite with distant ocean views, central air/security/irrigation systems, room size foyer with soaring ceilings & skylights, closets and built-ins galore, atrium breakfast area, deck and patio overlooking established landscaping and up to 4car garage.
Unit Size
3,772 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.53 acres
Price per sqft
$217
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,043
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1987

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Last updated: 2 months ago (MLSPIN #71237469)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jun 26, 2026 Sold
Sold
Apr 13, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Apr 7, 2026 Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty $1,575,000
Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Situated on over a half acre of land and in one of the most desirable neighborhoods of Swampscott, this is a unique opportunity to own this property. There are only eight houses on the dead-end side of Forest Avenue with the Stanley Elementary School and the 7.3 acre Ewing Woods Conservation area at the end. The property is wooded with an open and large backyard. The ten room house offers 3,772 sf of living space on two levels plus finished rooms in the lower level. 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 large 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 floor offers four bedrooms including a spacious en-suite with large walk-in closet. The lower level has a family room, exercise room, bonus room and bath.
Jul 14, 2025 Temporarily off market -
Temporarily off market
Jun 2, 2025 Listed $1,699,000
Listed
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.
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Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1987
  • Effective Year Built: 1987
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 21
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 2,286
  • Garage Type: 17
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23,174
  • Total Building Area: 3,772
  • Gross Building Area: 6,540
  • Building Area: 3,772
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,772
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: CLAIRE HASTINGS ST JOHN
  • Land Acres: 0000000532
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Swampscott School District
  • School Tax School District: SWAMPSCOTT SD
  • Census Tract: 202200

Zoning

  • Zoning: A2

Geography

  • Parcel: SWAM M:0023 B:041A L:0
  • Block: 41A
  • Municipality: SWAMPSCOTT
  • Latitude: 42.4709
  • Longitude: -70.8964

    Address

  • Full Address: 26 Forest Ave
  • Address - House Number: 26
  • Address - Street Name: Forest
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Swampscott
  • Carrier Code: C002
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2321
  • Zip Code: 01907

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $1,457,500

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1707
  • Valuation Date: Jan 17, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 78
  • Final Value: 1,392,541
  • High Value: 1,630,372
  • Low Value: 1,154,709

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,241,500
  • Assessed Land Value: $486,700
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $754,800

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Dec 18, 2015
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 566
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Sep 19, 2011
  • Previous Sale Amount: $752,500
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: UNK
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When was property at 26 Forest Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 26 Forest Avenue was built in 1987 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $740,625.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 26 Forest Avenue is $1,522,532.
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