The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01907 sells for about $899,000, or $494 per square foot.
Prices are up +10.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,303 a month.
ZIP 01907 — Swampscott
The Swampscott housing market remains highly competitive with limited inventory and strong year-over-year price appreciation. Demand is driven by the town's coastal location and proximity to Boston, keeping days on market low. Figures are based on recent MLS data for the 01907 ZIP code.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a historic, coastal community with strong schools and convenient rail access to Boston.
Median prices moved up 10.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.1% · poverty 7.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01907, Swampscott MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Swampscott is known for high-performing public schools, with a significant portion of the adult population holding advanced degrees.
As a coastal community, Swampscott faces risks related to storm surges and coastal flooding, which influence local insurance requirements.
The area is a mature, historic coastal town with limited new land for development, focusing primarily on residential infill and renovation.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of Swampscott; specific effective rates are not determinable without individual parcel data.
Residents frequently utilize the MBTA Commuter Rail for access to employment hubs in Boston and the surrounding North Shore area.
The town features extensive coastal access, including multiple public beaches, parks, and proximity to historic North Shore landmarks.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited inventory, typical of a desirable, built-out coastal suburb.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents commuting to major employment centers in Boston and the broader Greater Boston area.
The town is served by the MBTA Commuter Rail (Newburyport/Rockport Line) providing direct transit to Boston.
Development is primarily focused on residential renovations and small-scale infill projects due to the town's historic and built-out nature.
The town is served by the Swampscott Public Schools district.
Coastal exposure necessitates standard homeowners insurance with potential requirements for flood coverage depending on proximity to the shoreline.
Data sourced from NeighborhoodScout and Census profiles.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.611.3 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.511.1 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.511 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.79.1 mi
- K1 Speed Boston-Wilmington4.213.5 mi
- Fenway Park4.813.2 mi
- TD Garden4.611 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.511.5 mi
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway4.413.1 mi
- Hynes Convention Center4.512.7 mi
- Boston Common4.711.7 mi
- New England Aquarium4.410.9 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.511 mi
- Museum of Science4.711.3 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.611.3 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.813.5 mi
- Boston Public Library4.812.4 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.713.7 mi
- Museum of Science4.711.3 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.611.3 mi
- Boston Common4.711.7 mi
- Public Garden4.811.9 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.812.1 mi
- Castle Island4.710.9 mi
- Fan Pier Park4.811 mi
- Community Boating, Inc.4.611.7 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.912.4 mi
- Atlantic Wharf4.611.3 mi
- Constitution Marina4.610.7 mi
- Hingham Shipyard Marinas4.515.2 mi
- Five Iron Golf4.911.2 mi
- Unicorn Golf Course3.810.8 mi
- Sagamore Spring Golf Club49.3 mi
- Mount Hood Golf Course4.17.1 mi
- Gannon Municipal Golf Course4.53.9 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.310.1 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.512.6 mi
- Quincy Market4.511 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.511 mi
- Assembly Row4.510.6 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.19.2 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.58.1 mi
- The Lounge3.49.3 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.19.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Public coastal access and recreational area.
Major local recreational facility with sports fields.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.