OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2018 for $550K

$878,565

•

1,649

sq ft

17 Arbutus Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

About this home

Relax on the mahogany farmhouse porch with seasonal peaks of ocean, this house is warm and welcoming! Classic 1920s hip roof colonial located in the desirable Shaw Estate. Updated and bright eat-in kitchen with wood floors, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Sit by the fire in the spacious and sunny living room with beamed ceilings or dine in the full size dining room with china cabinet and lovely wood floors. Three bedrooms including a large master bedroom with walk-in closet and seasonal ocean peaks. Beautifully renovated bathroom with natural light. Room for fun times in the third floor rec room or outdoors in the hot tub and new stone patio. Unique and beautiful stone 1+ car garage. Newer roof (2013) and furnace. Bonus space in basement for teens. Exterior painted in summer 2018. Updated for today's lifestyle while maintaining the charm of the original home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1923Year Built

4,959 sq ftLot Size

$533Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Hal Rosenthal and Jody Watts Team • RE/MAX Advantage Real Estate

Bought with Joan Regan • Century 21 Hughes

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•Source:MLS PIN #72414636

Redfin Estimate

$878,565

$329K since sold in November 2018$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 9.6% higher than the average sale price ($801K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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SOLD FEB 13, 2026
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C
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D
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E
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F
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Market trends in 01907, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$775K

$335 MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

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$640,000
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$1,690,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,378 sq ft
47 Stanley Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907
$449,500
2 beds1.5 baths1,068 sq ft
402 Paradise Rd Unit 3J, Swampscott, MA 01907
$2,799,900
3 beds3 baths3,230 sq ft
19 Lincoln House Pt #19, Swampscott, MA 01907
$2,495,000
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$1,895,000
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Sale history for 17 Arbutus Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72414636

Nov 30, 2018

Sold

$550,000

$334/sq ft

Oct 28, 2018

Pending

—

Oct 23, 2018

Listed

$549,900

$333/sq ft

MLS PIN #71609749

Jan 31, 2014

Sold

$431,000

$261/sq ft

Jan 7, 2014

Contingent

—

Jan 2, 2014

Price Changed

$439,900

$267/sq ft

Dec 10, 2013

Price Changed

$449,000

$272/sq ft

Nov 19, 2013

Listed

$459,000

$278/sq ft

Whether you are relaxing on the farmhouse porch with seasonal peaks of ocean, or preparing meals in your kitchen which is a cooks delight, this house is a great place to call home. Updated and bright eat-in kitchen with wood floors, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Sit by the fire in the spacious and sunny living room with beamed ceilings or dine in the full size dining room with china cabinet and lovely wood floors. Three bedrooms including a large master bedroom with walk-in closet and seasonal ocean peaks, along with a full bath complete the second floor. Room for fun times in the third floor playroom and outdoors in the hot tub. Unique, beautiful stone 1+ car garage. Newer roof and furnace. Featured in the film "Grown Ups 2".

MLS PIN #30560827

Feb 28, 2002

Sold

$350,000

$212/sq ft

Dec 21, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Nov 13, 2001

Listed

$365,000

$221/sq ft

MLS PIN #30069515

Oct 30, 1995

Sold

$201,500

$122/sq ft

Sep 22, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Sep 21, 1995

Listed

$210,000

$127/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,543 (+10.1%)

$283,200 + $359,300

$642,500

2022

$6,851 (−3.0%)

$242,800 + $291,200

$534,000

2021

$7,060 (+2.2%)

$226,600 + $285,000

$511,600

2020

$6,910 (−1.8%)

$202,300 + $280,900

$483,200

2019

$7,038 (+3.2%)

$182,100 + $280,900

$463,000

2018

$6,822 (−1.1%)

$165,900 + $260,500

$426,400

2017

$6,900 (+0.7%)

$155,400 + $240,000

$395,400

2016

$6,852 (+1.0%)

$155,400 + $240,000

$395,400

2015

$6,781 (+7.4%)

$155,400 + $240,000

$395,400

2014

$6,313 (−0.7%)

$129,500 + $208,100

$337,600

2013

$6,360 (+2.0%)

$129,500 + $208,100

$337,600

2012

$6,235 (+5.9%)

$134,700 + $211,900

$346,600

2011

$5,886 (+3.9%)

$141,600 + $213,000

$354,600

2010

$5,664 (+2.5%)

$149,700 + $194,000

$343,700

2009

$5,527

$174,000 + $211,400

$385,400

Tax history for 17 Arbutus Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,543 (+10.1%)

$283,200 + $359,300

$642,500

2022

$6,851 (−3.0%)

$242,800 + $291,200

$534,000

2021

$7,060 (+2.2%)

$226,600 + $285,000

$511,600

2020

$6,910 (−1.8%)

$202,300 + $280,900

$483,200

2019

$7,038 (+3.2%)

$182,100 + $280,900

$463,000

2018

$6,822 (−1.1%)

$165,900 + $260,500

$426,400

2017

$6,900 (+0.7%)

$155,400 + $240,000

$395,400

2016

$6,852 (+1.0%)

$155,400 + $240,000

$395,400

2015

$6,781 (+7.4%)

$155,400 + $240,000

$395,400

2014

$6,313 (−0.7%)

$129,500 + $208,100

$337,600

2013

$6,360 (+2.0%)

$129,500 + $208,100

$337,600

2012

$6,235 (+5.9%)

$134,700 + $211,900

$346,600

2011

$5,886 (+3.9%)

$141,600 + $213,000

$354,600

2010

$5,664 (+2.5%)

$149,700 + $194,000

$343,700

2009

$5,527

$174,000 + $211,400

$385,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,959

Year renovated

2019

Sq. Ft.

1,649

Year built

1923

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2168112

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Waterfront

Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Play Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,649
Foundation Area: 560
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall

Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Private

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,822.40
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Steam, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Forest Avenue to Aspen to Arbutus
UnparsedAddress: 17 Arbutus Road, Swampscott MA 01907

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,649
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,959 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Essex County
APN: 2168112
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Waterfront

Home facts updated by owner on Aug 10, 2024

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Hot Tub, Ext Speakers And Surround Sound 3rd Floor Included. Tv Bracket Excluded.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Swampscott Middle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

Swampscott High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Swampscott, MA • 01907

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$835,000 – $1.01M

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Home values near 17 Arbutus Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Arbutus Road, Swampscott, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1779 Sq. Ft.	$827,313
12 Arbutus Road, Swampscott, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$864,503

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Arbutus Road, Swampscott, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$781,737
14 Arbutus Road, Swampscott, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1539 Sq. Ft.	$715,695

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Arbutus Road, Swampscott, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$841,397
11 Arbutus Road, Swampscott, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1218 Sq. Ft.	$687,697

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