20 Ocean Ave, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907 • Phillips Beach

$3,250,000

Est. $17,865/month

6

Beds

5.5

Baths

6,388

Sq Ft

$509

Price/Sq Ft

0.56

Acres

2025

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

20

Days on Market

Active Listed May 11, 2026 • MLS# 73509663 Copied!

About this home

Completely reimagined and rebuilt in 2025, this exceptional coastal residence offers 6,388 sq ft of architecturally refined living space on a rare .56-acre corner lot just a short walk to Phillips Beach. Designed with the scale and craftsmanship of new construction, the home features custom millwork, coffered ceilings, and expansive open sightlines throughout sun-filled living and dining spaces anchored by a stunning chef’s kitchen. With 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, the layout offers remarkable flexibility including a private top-floor suite with living room and office, a fully finished apartment-style lower level with multiple additional sleeping or office options, and bonus space above the garage ideal for studio, fitness, or golf simulator. A separate carriage house provides valuable additional space and future-use potential. Set on a wide, quiet neighborhood street with exceptional yard space, this is a distinctive modern coastal offering of uncommon scale, quality, and presence.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner ZAROUITE ABDELHAFID

Mailing Address 281 ATLANTIC AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA, 01907

Land Use

Use Code 101

Description Single Family

Zoning A1

Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,287,700

Assessment History

Year	Land	Building	Total	Change
FY2025	$616,000	$653,900	$1,287,700	—

Sale History

Date	Price	Book/Page
Apr 16, 2024	$1,200,000	42069/439

Building Permit History

Issued	Type / Work	Status	Value
Jan 27, 2025	Mechanical/Sheet Metal Permit COLONIAL [M-25-3] Permit #17195	—	—
Jan 21, 2025	Building Permit - One and Two Family COLONIAL [B-25-22] Permit #17185	—	—
Jun 3, 2024	Building Permit - One and Two Family COLONIAL [B-24-218] Permit #15698	—	—

Data: Town of Swampscott

Municipal Context: SWAMPSCOTT

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field	Assessor	MLS	Match
Sqft	7,220	6,388	✗
Year built	1,898	2,025	✗

Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

2025

Bedrooms

6

Full Bathrooms

5

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

6,388 sq ft

Total Rooms

18

Facts & Features

4 Car Garage

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 2025

Living Area 6,388 sq ft

Lot Size 0.56 acres

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 18

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump

Flooring Hardwood

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 2

Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

Features Mud Room, Office, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Inlaw Apt., Wet Bar, Wired For Sound

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial, Craftsman

Roof Shingle

Features Porch, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced

Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Composite

Parking

Garage Spaces 4

Has Garage Yes

Features Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Garage Faces Side, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Total Spaces 10

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $14,770

Assessed Value $1,287,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood

Interior Features: Mud Room, Office, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Inlaw Apt., Wet Bar, Wired for Sound

Windows: Screens

Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Craftsman

Year Built: 2025

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 6

Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump

Cooling Zones: 6

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard

Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Composite

Fencing: Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Corner Lot

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 4

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 10

Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School

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Phillips Beach

20 Ocean Ave, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907

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Swampscott School District local

B

🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021

78% attend college

73% 4-Year 5% 2-Year 38% Out of State 4% Working

✓ School Safety 2024-25

1.2% Low

1.2% Suspensions 0.4% In-School

↓ 4.3% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

1 school

B+

Swampscott Elementary School

0.4 mi | #326 of 824 | Score: 50.0

Dropped 54 spots from last year

-8.2 below state avg

Limited historical data for year-over-year comparison

734 students Moderate

Grades K-04

M

Middle Schools

1 school

B+

Swampscott Middle School

0.5 mi | #122 of 352 | Score: 47.2

Dropped 51 spots from last year

-11 below state avg

654 students Moderate

Grades PK-08

H

High Schools

1 school

A-

Swampscott High School

1.4 mi | #98 of 346 | Score: 60.1

Dropped 66 spots from last year

+1.9 above state avg

706 students Moderate

18 sports • 1,578 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum

Grades 09-12

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Listed for Sale

May 11, 2026

$3,250,000

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Agent: Chris McNamara Office: McNamara Realty, Inc.

Previous Transaction - MLS #73209524

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$1,200,000

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
05/11/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$3,250,000	-	-	Original listing
04/16/2024	🏷️ Previously Sold	$1,200,000	-	-	MLS #73209524

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Date	Event	Price	Change
May 11, 2026	New Listing Added	$3,250,000	—
Apr 16, 2024	Sold	$1,200,000	—

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Days on Market

20 days

Price per Sq Ft

$509

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$14,770	$1,287,700

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