96 Melvin Ave
Swampscott, MA 01907
3 bd 2 ba 2,000 sqft Built 1965 Lot 4,008 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$540,000
Jan 10, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2022 | Sold | $540,000 | MLS #72915358 |
| Nov 2, 2021 | Listed | $550,000 | MLS #72915358 |
| Sep 29, 2015 | Sold | $309,000 | MLS #71883282 |
| Aug 4, 2015 | Listing removed | $339,900 | MLSPIN |
| Aug 3, 2015 | Listed | $319,000 | MLS #71883282 |
| Jul 16, 2015 | Price changed | $339,900 | MLS #71870511 |
| Jul 9, 2015 | Listed | $369,900 | MLS #71870511 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $308,400 | $224,000 | $532,400 | $6,107 |
| 2024 | $304,600 | $213,300 | $517,900 | $5,951 |
| 2023 | $300,500 | $197,500 | $498,000 | $5,847 |
| 2022 | $219,900 | $173,800 | $393,700 | $5,051 |
| 2021 | $207,200 | $134,300 | $341,500 | $4,713 |
| 2020 | $207,200 | $126,400 | $333,600 | $4,770 |
| 2019 | $207,200 | $110,600 | $317,800 | $4,831 |
| 2018 | $203,500 | $110,600 | $314,100 | $5,026 |
| 2017 | $195,700 | $94,800 | $290,500 | $5,069 |
| 2016 | $172,000 | $75,100 | $247,100 | $4,282 |
| 2015 | $172,000 | $75,100 | $247,100 | $4,238 |
| 2014 | $157,300 | $53,700 | $211,000 | $3,946 |
| 2006 | $162,100 | $118,500 | $280,600 | $3,421 |
| 2005 | $162,100 | $118,500 | $280,600 | $3,168 |
| 2004 | $162,100 | $90,900 | $253,000 | $3,066 |
| 2003 | $149,700 | $73,100 | $222,800 | $3,012 |
Property facts
Year built
1965
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
2,000 sqft
Lot size
4,008 sqft
ZIP code
01907
City
Swampscott
Street
Melvin Ave
Coordinates
42.47906, -70.92787
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$5,800
Gross rental yield
12.89%
Implied cap rate
8.38%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 96 Melvin Ave last sell?
96 Melvin Ave most recently sold on Jan 10, 2022 for $540,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 96 Melvin Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 96 Melvin Ave (year 2025) is $532,400 with $6,107 in property tax.
How does 96 Melvin Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 1.4% below the last sale price of $540,000.
When was 96 Melvin Ave built?
96 Melvin Ave was built in 1965.
How does 96 Melvin Ave compare to others on Melvin Ave?
We track 1 other property on Melvin Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Melvin Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 96 Melvin Ave?
96 Melvin Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,000 sqft, 4,008 sqft lot single_family.
Is 96 Melvin Ave a flip candidate?
No — 96 Melvin Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 96 Melvin Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 96 Melvin Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.5%
Implied 1-yr
+2.1%
2026 Q2
$1.01M
2026 Q3
$1.02M
ZIP 01907 — Median Price History + Forecast
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