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.
Sold for $1,635,000
$1,635,000
26 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907
4beds
3,772sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.53 Acres Lot
$1,542,700 Zestimate®
$433/sqft
$6,804 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,542,700
$1.43M - $1.67M
$6,804/mo
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Large fireplaceExercise roomFormal dining roomOpen and large backyardLarge walk-in closet
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Listed by:
Daniel Devan 781-962-6987,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 978-526-0243
Bought with:
Isabel Altaf
eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73494835
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
- Level: Second
- Area: 391
- Dimensions: 17 x 23
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity
- Level: Second
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 8 x 9
Dining room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 12 x 24
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Gas Stove
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 12 x 17
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 456
- Dimensions: 19 x 24
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Cable Hookup, Bathroom - 3/4, Sun Room, Play Room, 3/4 Bath, Exercise Room
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Garage Access,Sump Pump,Radon Remediation System,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,772
- Total interior livable area: 3,772 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,772
- Finished area below ground: 1,176
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Balcony
- Waterfront features: Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: SWAMM0023B041AL0
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
Location
- Region: Swampscott
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Sold | $1,635,000+3.8%$433/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Contingent | $1,575,000$418/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000-7.3%$418/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Listing removed | $1,699,000$450/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73384454 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000+129.4%$450/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73384454 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2015 | Sold | $740,625-1.2%$196/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2015 | Price change | $749,900-6.1%$199/sqft |
Source: Harborside Sotheby's International Realty #71917058 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2015 | Price change | $799,000-7%$212/sqft |
Source: Sagan Agency REALTORS� #71799686 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2015 | Price change | $859,000-2.3%$228/sqft |
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| 4/27/2015 | Price change | $879,000-2.2%$233/sqft |
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| 4/13/2015 | Listed for sale | $899,000$238/sqft |
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| 4/3/2015 | Pending sale | $899,000$238/sqft |
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| 3/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $899,000+19.5%$238/sqft |
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| 9/19/2011 | Sold | $752,500-8.1%$199/sqft |
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| 5/24/2011 | Listed for sale | $819,000$217/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,951 -3.8% | $1,303,500 -3.6% |
| 2024 | $15,536 +6.6% | $1,352,100 +8.9% |
| 2023 | $14,575 | $1,241,500 |
| 2022 | $14,575 +6.2% | $1,241,500 +24.8% |
| 2021 | $13,727 +8.6% | $994,700 +12.5% |
| 2020 | $12,640 -3% | $883,900 +3.1% |
| 2019 | $13,036 -2% | $857,600 +3.2% |
| 2018 | $13,301 +0.2% | $831,300 +9.3% |
| 2017 | $13,276 -14.5% | $760,800 -15.1% |
| 2016 | $15,524 +1% | $895,800 |
| 2015 | $15,363 +6.1% | $895,800 +15.6% |
| 2014 | $14,485 +6.5% | $774,600 +7.3% |
| 2013 | $13,595 +2.3% | $721,600 -2.4% |
| 2012 | $13,295 +6.2% | $739,000 -2% |
| 2011 | $12,523 +0.8% | $754,400 +0.1% |
| 2010 | $12,423 +9.1% | $753,800 -5.1% |
| 2009 | $11,385 -0.9% | $793,900 -5.8% |
| 2008 | $11,489 +11.8% | $842,900 +5.5% |
| 2007 | $10,276 +5.5% | $799,100 |
| 2006 | $9,741 +8% | $799,100 |
| 2005 | $9,022 +9.4% | $799,100 +17.4% |
| 2004 | $8,250 +4.7% | $680,700 +16.8% |
| 2003 | $7,878 +3% | $582,700 |
| 2002 | $7,651 +5.6% | $582,700 +22.6% |
| 2000 | $7,247 -2.8% | $475,200 +12.7% |
| 1995 | $7,456 | $421,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01907
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Swampscott Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Swampscott Middle SchoolGrades: PK,5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Swampscott High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Stanley
- Middle: Swampscott Middle
- High: Swampscott High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 26 Forest Ave
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