If you are looking for a wonderful home in one of the most desirable locations in Swampscott, this Gale Estates property will check all of the boxes. A gracious foyer invites you into the rest of the main level. An eat-in, nicely appointed and fully applianced chef's kitchen, living room with fireplace, large dining room, family/play room and half-bath complete the main floor. Four or five bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms can be found on the 2nd floor, along with a laundry room. The fifth bedroom is currently serving as office space. Completing the property is an expansive yard with professional landscaping, flat yards for recreation, a rocky area for fun exploring, decks and patios for relaxation and peeks of the ocean from the primary bedroom deck. This property has it all. It has been beautifully maintained and updated with 2 new bathrooms, new A/C units, an outdoor shower, new roof, new windows, new hot water heater and exterior painting. A 2-car heated garage is an added bonus.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$485Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jacqueline Polimeni• Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
Kitchen has high end appliance and a large island. This large kitchen also has a breakfast nook. Plenty of cabinet space.. Home has 2 car heated garage. There are 3 outside decks on the lower level and 1 on second level. Home has a large dining room...
and a large living room with a fireplace. There are mostly hardwoods throughout But the family room is carpeted. Home has a small unfinished basement. Master bedroom has its own private deck., There is also a separate laundry room on 2nd level
Phillips Point, located between Phillips Beach and King’s Beach, is a coastal and residential Swampscott neighborhood with rocky shoreline views and pocket beaches. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Puritan Road near the Phillips Point shoreline, where salt-air walks, stone seawalls, and passing sailboats set the daily rhythm. Classic New England shingle-style and Colonial homes line curving lanes, many oriented toward the water. The shoreline path links small coves and lookout spots that feel distinctly local. For a cultural anchor nearby, the Cabot Theatre and the Swampscott Public Library add a town-center counterpoint to the oceanfront calm.
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Market insights
69 Gale Rd · $1,950,000
DAYS ON MARKET
75 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
103.0%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,950,000
Median sale price in this area is $812,841. (58% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Total of 9 rooms
Game room
Crown molding
Recessed lighting
Upgraded cabinets
Upgraded countertops (stone/granite/solid)
Pendant and overhead lighting
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second floor with full bathroom, walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, balcony/deck and overhead lighting
Additional bedrooms on second floor with closets (three with hardwood flooring, one with wall-to-wall carpet)
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms and one half bath
Master bathroom present
Second-floor full bath with tiled shower stall and upgraded countertops
Second-floor full bath with tub and shower, tiled flooring
First-floor half bath with stone/ceramic tile flooring
Kitchen
Kitchen on first floor with stone/ceramic tile flooring
Stone/granite/solid countertops
Kitchen island
Dining area adjacent to kitchen
Upgraded cabinetry
Laundry & utility
Laundry located on second floor
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile / stone / ceramic tile
Carpet
Wall-to-wall carpet in one bedroom
Heating & cooling
Central heating and cooling
Hot water and steam heating options
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Deck and patio
Balcony
Sprinkler system
Outdoor shower
Rain gutters
Exterior storage
Home design
Single family residence
Has waterview
Scenic views
Public road frontage (paved)
Parking
Attached heated garage with 2 garage spaces and garage door opener
Two covered spaces
Four open/off-street parking spaces (total 6 parking spaces)
Paved driveway / paved parking
Construction
Built (year from public records)
Block foundation
Tan exterior color
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Located in one of Swampscott's most desirable neighborhoods, this pristine 5 bedroom Colonial has been beautifully and tastefully updated. Two professionally landscaped lots combine to provide ample space and privacy with mature plantings and peeks of the ocean from the back deck. Features include an elegant, fireplaced living room with adjacent dining room, perfect for large gatherings. A comfortable family room with built-ins, cathedral ceiling and sliding door access to the yard. The gourmet kitchen has a marble topped island and all top of the line appliances. 4 spacious bedrooms including a master suite, 3 full baths and a convenient laundry room complete the second level. Includes central AC and attached 2 car garage.
MLS PIN #30228471
Jul 31, 1998
Sold
$580,000
$144/sq ft
Jun 2, 1998
Listing Removed
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Jun 2, 1998
Listed
$629,000
$156/sq ft
SECLUDED ENGLISH COUNTRY COLONIAL 30,000+ SQ.FT. OF GORGEOUS GROUNDS,IMPRESSIVE LR & DR, MASTER SUITE W/DECK & OCEANVIEWS FOYER,90'S GOURMET KITCHEN, DELUXE FAMILYROOM MUST SEE PROPERTY.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,565 (+4.9%)
$505,900 + $819,900
$1,325,800
2022
$14,842 (+5.2%)
$433,600 + $723,200
$1,156,800
2021
$14,102 (−2.6%)
$361,300 + $660,600
$1,021,900
2020
$14,472 (+2.6%)
$361,300 + $650,700
$1,012,000
2019
$14,100 (−2.7%)
$325,200 + $602,400
$927,600
2018
$14,485 (−2.5%)
$325,200 + $580,100
$905,300
2017
$14,862 (+0.7%)
$307,100 + $544,600
$851,700
2016
$14,760 (+1.0%)
$307,100 + $544,600
$851,700
2015
$14,607 (+9.2%)
$307,100 + $544,600
$851,700
2014
$13,380 (−0.7%)
$280,000 + $435,500
$715,500
2013
$13,480 (+4.2%)
$280,000 + $435,500
$715,500
2012
$12,942 (+5.9%)
$280,000 + $439,400
$719,400
2011
$12,216 (−2.5%)
$295,100 + $440,800
$735,900
2010
$12,528 (+6.6%)
$355,300 + $404,900
$760,200
2009
$11,753
$409,500 + $410,100
$819,600
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,021
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,021
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2169743
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2025.
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, 15 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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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 69 Gale Rd
$1,867,881
$82K under list price of $1.95M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.0M to $1.8M.