
262 Essex St Swampscott — Photo 1 of 38
$720,000
262 Essex St, Swampscott, MA 01907
Swampscott, MA 01907
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
SqFt
1,998
Style
Single Family
Built
1920
First-time homebuyers, take notice! This spacious home offers an exceptional opportunity to build equity while making it your own. Featuring four bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths, and three levels of living space, the home boasts generously proportioned rooms, high ceilings, abundant closet space, beautiful hardwood floors, and ceiling fans throughout.Car enthusiasts and hobbyists will appreciate the rare stone garage, offering parking for up to three vehicles, a dedicated workshop, and an attached screened room. Situated on a generous 13,000+ square-foot lot, the property also provides plenty of open yard space for outdoor activities, gardening, and entertaining. Conveniently located approximately an eight-minute walk from the commuter rail, one block from Swampscott High School, and about a mile from Vinnin Square, this home combines space, potential, and accessibility in a desirable location.
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Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Swampscott, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Gas Water Heater • Range • Refrigerator
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Public School • T-Station • Sidewalks
Geography
Population
15,277
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$134K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
24.1%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Essex County
992 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-15% vs the prior 12 months) — 515 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,998 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 13,726 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Ginglelerman Realty Group
Listing Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
MLS® Number: 73576674
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