Polished & full of charm, this 3+ bed, 2 full bath Colonial offers the perfect blend of character & convenience in the heart of Swampscott. A standout feature is the rare opportunity for a true FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE BATHROOM—ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or flexible one-level living. An inviting enclosed front porch leads to a spacious foyer & sun-filled interior w gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, original moldings, & timeless period details throughout. A formal dining room features a decorative fireplace & built-in china cabinet, ideal for entertaining. The kitchen is well-appointed w granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, & a center island for in-kitchen dining, connecting to a mudroom for everyday ease. This space opens to a back deck overlooking a fenced yard. A walk-up attic offers additional finished bonus space for a home office, playroom, or guest area. Central air provides summer comfort. Steps to commuter rail, beaches & schools!
Pending
Price cut: $36K (6/3)
$839,000
2 Ellis Ter, Swampscott, MA 01907
3beds
2,126sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
5,878 Square Feet Lot
$829,800 Zestimate®
$395/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Decorative fireplaceFormal dining roomGleaming hardwood floorsOriginal moldingsTimeless period details throughoutGranite countertopsStainless steel appliances
- 45 days |
- 1,304 |
- 79 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Willis + Tierney 612-860-6446,
Compass 781-534-9229,
Christine Tierney 612-860-6446
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73516523
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bonus Room, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,126
- Total interior livable area: 2,126 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,126
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Ocean, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 5,878 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2165591
- Zoning: SF
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Swampscott
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $395/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $649,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,795
- Date on market: 5/12/2026
Estimated market value
$829,800
$788,000 - $871,000
$4,342/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Pending sale | $839,000$395/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Contingent | $839,000$395/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $839,000-4.1%$395/sqft |
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| 5/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $875,000+28.7%$412/sqft |
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| 1/9/2023 | Sold | $680,000+0.7%$320/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73056513 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2022 | Pending sale | $675,000$317/sqft |
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| 11/15/2022 | Contingent | $675,000$317/sqft |
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| 11/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $675,000+104.5%$317/sqft |
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| 7/18/2003 | Sold | $330,000$155/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,522 +8% | $655,800 +8.2% |
| 2024 | $6,964 +6% | $606,100 +8.3% |
| 2023 | $6,569 | $559,500 |
| 2022 | $6,569 +9.6% | $559,500 +28.8% |
| 2021 | $5,996 -0.6% | $434,500 +3% |
| 2020 | $6,032 -1.9% | $421,800 +4.2% |
| 2019 | $6,151 +0.1% | $404,700 +5.4% |
| 2018 | $6,144 +1.7% | $384,000 +10.9% |
| 2017 | $6,043 +7.3% | $346,300 +6.6% |
| 2016 | $5,631 +1.1% | $324,900 |
| 2015 | $5,572 +15.1% | $324,900 +25.5% |
| 2014 | $4,840 -0.7% | $258,800 |
| 2013 | $4,876 +2% | $258,800 -2.6% |
| 2012 | $4,782 +7.2% | $265,800 -1.1% |
| 2011 | $4,462 -4.4% | $268,800 -5.1% |
| 2010 | $4,669 +1.1% | $283,300 -12.1% |
| 2009 | $4,620 +2.5% | $322,200 -2.6% |
| 2008 | $4,509 +2.7% | $330,800 -3.1% |
| 2007 | $4,390 +7.9% | $341,400 +2.3% |
| 2006 | $4,068 +17.6% | $333,700 +8.9% |
| 2005 | $3,459 +3.3% | $306,400 +10.9% |
| 2004 | $3,350 +1.8% | $276,400 +13.5% |
| 2003 | $3,292 +1% | $243,500 -1.9% |
| 2002 | $3,260 +25.4% | $248,300 +45.7% |
| 2000 | $2,599 +6.5% | $170,400 +23.5% |
| 1995 | $2,440 | $138,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01907
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Swampscott Middle SchoolGrades: PK,5-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Swampscott High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Swampscott Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Public/Private
- Middle: Public/Private
- High: Public/Private
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- Massachusetts
- Essex County
- Swampscott
- 01907
- 2 Ellis Ter





