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Ideally situated on a corner lot, this lovely ranch-style home is designed for comfortable living and easy entertaining. The fireplaced living room opens to the dining area, while the recently updated kitchen is bright, spacious, and thoughtfully outfitted with an office alcove. The primary suite features a private bath with a jacuzzi and an attractive beadboard ceiling, creating a tranquil vibe. The two additional bedrooms are generously sized, offering hardwood floors and abundant natural light. Overlooking the backyard and inground swimming pool, the sunroom offers a versatile space that could easily serve as a home office or playroom.. The finished basement provides ample flex space and includes a convenient shower area-perfect after a swim or a day at the beach. Additional highlights include a two-car attached garage with direct access to the house, central a/c, and a newer furnace and hot water heater. The house is within moments to both Swampscott Middle and Elementary Schools.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms3
  • Mls StatusSold
  • Bathroom3
  • BuyerOfficeNameNon Member Office
  • Concessions Amount $20,000
  • Contingency Pending P&S
  • Lot Features Corner Lot
  • Parcel Number 2168188
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $716,200
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$8,594

School Information

  • High School Swampscott High School
  • Elementary SchoolSwampscott Elementary School
  • Junior HighSwampscott Middle School

Parking

  • Parking Spaces6
  • Covered Spaces 2
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 First
  • Bathroom 3 Basement
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
  • Bedroom 2 First
  • Bedroom 3 First
  • Dining Room First
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen First
  • Living Room First
  • Master Bedroom First

Basic Information

  • List Price$799,000
  • MLS Number73498540
  • Modification Date06/03/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • PurchaseContractDate04/14/2026
  • Sale Date06/03/2026
  • Sale Price$815,000

Location

  • Address280 Forest Avenue
  • Building Number280
  • CountyEssex
  • StateMA
  • StreetForest Avenue
  • TownSwampscott
  • Zip01907

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • BasementFull, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter
  • Garage Spaces2
  • Property StyleRanch
  • Rooms5
  • Utilities For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Year Built1952
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.27

Interior

  • Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features Slider, Sun Room

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
  • Fencing Fenced
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Circuit Breakers
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Hot Water, Oil
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,785
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 1,785
  • Lot Size Square Feet 11,800
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road

Amenities

  • AmenitiesPublic School
  • Appliances IncludedRange, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Pool Features In Ground
  • Pool Private YN Yes

Water Body

  • Miles to Beach2
  • Waterfront Features Ocean,1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Other

  • Date Listed04/08/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

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Listed by Iris Goldman of Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

Listing Sold by Non Member Office

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