This cheery and sun filled home set atop a hill overlooking the ocean is perfectly situated near the beach and some of Swampscott's finest restaurants. As you pull up the mature landscaping and fresh new walkway give this home excellent curb appeal and charm. Upon entry you are greeted with a fabulous stone entryway with a large double door coat closet. Gleaming hardwood floors accent the open concept fire-placed living and dining room. A chef's dream kitchen boasts high end stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink, breakfast bar, beverage fridge and coffee bar complete with a separate sink. Rounding out the first floor is an updated half bath and bonus room that is perfect for an office or playroom and has peeks of the water. Upstairs offers 3 generous sized bedrooms with great closets, two renovated bathrooms and a walk up attic which provides incredible storage. Need more? Enjoy central AC, one car garage and lovely fenced in back yard that is calling for a summer time BBQ.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
4,312 sq ftLot Size
$567Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Proper Nest• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Marianne Round• Coldwell Banker Realty - Manchester
WOW!!!!**Completely renovated top to bottom** in the finest taste and quality! Beautiful entry thru radiant heated slate foyer w/Calif closet. Fireplaced LR w/custom built-ins & window seat.Gorgeous Chef's kitchen is appointed with 5 burner gas stove/double oven,soapstone counters,farmers sink,pot filler faucet,wine frig,separate bar sink&serving area, and many more fab details.Sliders from the dining room to the fenced in private yard with paver patio. Half bath & playroom completes the main level.Three bedrooms upstairs, spacious full bth w/subway tiles & built-ins. Master bed has custom closets and peaks of ocean. 4th bedroom currently in use as walk-in closet, but could be office, nursery, etc. Walk up attic offers opportunity for future expansion to this great property. All newly updated systems - furnace, central air, on demand water, electrical. Walk to beach.Garage w/cupola and charming weather vane complete this perfect package. Just move in and enjoy the lovely neighborhood!
MLS PIN #71722326
Sep 19, 2014
Sold
$525,000
$291/sq ft
Aug 5, 2014
Contingent
—
Jul 31, 2014
Listed
$499,000
$276/sq ft
+17
WOW!!!!**Completely renovated top to bottom** in the finest taste and quality! Beautiful entry thru radiant heated slate foyer w/Calif closet. Fireplaced LR w/custom built-ins & window seat.Gorgeous Chef's kitchen is appointed with 5 burner gas stove/double oven,stone counters,farmers sink,pot filler faucet,wine frig,separate bar sink&serving area, and many more fab details.Sliders from the dining room to the fenced in private yard with paver patio. Half bath and playroom completes the main level.Three bedrooms upstairs, spacious full bath w/subway tiles & built-ins. Master bed has custom closets and peaks of ocean. 4th bedroom currently in use as walk-in closet, but could be office, nursery, etc. Walk up attic offers opportunity for future expansion to this great property. All newly updated systems - furnace, central air, on demand water, electrical. Walk to beach.Garage w/cupola and charming weather vane complete this perfect package. Just move in and enjoy the lovely neighborhood!
MLS PIN #71481089
May 17, 2013
Sold
$503,000
$279/sq ft
Mar 25, 2013
Contingent
—
Mar 5, 2013
Price Changed
$499,900
$277/sq ft
Feb 8, 2013
Listed
$519,000
$288/sq ft
MLS PIN #30620235
Dec 5, 2002
Sold
$390,000
$216/sq ft
Sep 20, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jun 25, 2002
Listed
$399,900
$222/sq ft
MLS PIN #30295791
Apr 9, 1999
Sold
$276,000
$153/sq ft
Mar 8, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Feb 23, 1999
Listed
$269,000
$149/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,747 (+19.7%)
$280,200 + $464,900
$745,100
2022
$7,307 (−3.2%)
$240,200 + $329,300
$569,500
2021
$7,549 (+1.8%)
$224,100 + $322,900
$547,000
2020
$7,417 (−2.2%)
$200,100 + $318,600
$518,700
2019
$7,580 (+2.7%)
$180,100 + $318,600
$498,700
2018
$7,381 (−1.1%)
$164,100 + $297,200
$461,300
2017
$7,460 (−7.7%)
$153,700 + $273,800
$427,500
2016
$8,083 (+1.1%)
$153,700 + $312,700
$466,400
2015
$7,999 (+24.0%)
$153,700 + $312,700
$466,400
2014
$6,450 (−0.7%)
$128,100 + $216,800
$344,900
2013
$6,498 (+2.0%)
$128,100 + $216,800
$344,900
2012
$6,372 (+11.6%)
$133,300 + $220,900
$354,200
2011
$5,710 (+1.9%)
$140,100 + $203,900
$344,000
2010
$5,602 (+2.3%)
$148,100 + $191,800
$339,900
2009
$5,478
$172,100 + $209,900
$382,000
Tax history for 78 Millett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,747 (+19.7%)
$280,200 + $464,900
$745,100
2022
$7,307 (−3.2%)
$240,200 + $329,300
$569,500
2021
$7,549 (+1.8%)
$224,100 + $322,900
$547,000
2020
$7,417 (−2.2%)
$200,100 + $318,600
$518,700
2019
$7,580 (+2.7%)
$180,100 + $318,600
$498,700
2018
$7,381 (−1.1%)
$164,100 + $297,200
$461,300
2017
$7,460 (−7.7%)
$153,700 + $273,800
$427,500
2016
$8,083 (+1.1%)
$153,700 + $312,700
$466,400
2015
$7,999 (+24.0%)
$153,700 + $312,700
$466,400
2014
$6,450 (−0.7%)
$128,100 + $216,800
$344,900
2013
$6,498 (+2.0%)
$128,100 + $216,800
$344,900
2012
$6,372 (+11.6%)
$133,300 + $220,900
$354,200
2011
$5,710 (+1.9%)
$140,100 + $203,900
$344,000
2010
$5,602 (+2.3%)
$148,100 + $191,800
$339,900
2009
$5,478
$172,100 + $209,900
$382,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,805
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2168149
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Remodeled
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Remodeled
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Remodeled
Living Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
Family Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting