36 Hillside Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907
OFF MARKET

36 Hillside Ave
Swampscott, MA 01907

  • 5 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,832 sqft

$642,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,896/mo*

$642,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,896/mo*
5 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,832 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 36 Hillside Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1825
Living Area
1,832 sqft
Price/Sqft
$351
Parking
Garage

About this House

Large Colonial in Desirable Seaside Town!! 9 Rooms, 5 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths! The First Floor Offers Generous Living Space With An Eat-In Kitchen, Dining Room With Built In Shelving, Formal Living Room, Family Room With Woodburning Fireplace, Mudroom and Full Bath. Hardwood Floors and High Ceilings Throughout. The Second Floor Has Five Good-Sized Bedrooms And A Half Bath. Full Basement with Laundry and Room for Expansion. Private Deck Overlooking Back Yard. Detached Two Car Garage Includes A Finished Room On The Second Floor, Perfect For A Workshop, Office or Bonus Family Room! Don't Miss The Opportunity To Add Your Own Personal Style And Make This House Your Home! Minutes From Beaches, Restaurants, Shopping, Schools and Boston Commuter Rail. A Must See!
36 Hillside Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,832 sqft single-family home built in 1825. It last sold for $560,000 on Aug 10, 2023 (8% above the $519,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $642,400, with a rent estimate of $4,425/month.

Home Details for 36 Hillside Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1832 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerLaundry: In Basement,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Family RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Fuses
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: ScreensFlooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Parquet, Flooring - Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Parquet, Flooring Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shingle RubberPatio / Porch: Deck - WoodExterior: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Screens, GardenFoundation: StoneGarden
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Storage,Workshop in Garage,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Waterfront: Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)Road Frontage: PublicRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1825
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:0007 B:0159 L:0, 2166503

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $519,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jul 13 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Swampscott
School Information
Elementary School: ClarkeJr High / Middle School: SwampscottHigh School: Swampscott

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1832 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2526 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Financing

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73129123

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfMedical FacilityLaundromatBike PathHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPublic SchoolT-Station
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Colleen Toner, (617) 438-7878
Toner Real Estate, LLC, (781) 780-9054
Bought with: Eraldo Sulaj, (978) 210-3397, Churchill Properties, (978) 258-5211
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73129123

Price History for 36 Hillside Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/10/2023$560,000Sold
MLS PIN #73129123
06/30/2023$519,900ContingentMLS PIN #73129123
06/23/2023$519,900Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73129123

Market trends in Swampscott

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
Sale-to-List Price
Price per sq ft
Available listings
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,069
Assessment$441,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 36 Hillside Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.13
Single-Family Home
$505,000
03/12/26
3
1.5
1,082
0.16
Single-Family Home
$587,000
11/25/25
3
1
1,261
0.12
Single-Family Home
$600,000
11/21/25
3
1.5
1,511
0.14
Single-Family Home
$600,000
07/17/26
3
2
1,066
0.09
Single-Family Home
$520,000
11/03/25
3
1
1,274
0.21
Single-Family Home
$670,000
01/16/26
4
2
1,488
0.14
Single-Family Home
$725,000
06/12/26
4
2.5
1,597
0.44
Single-Family Home
$515,000
10/16/25
4
2
1,427
0.48
Single-Family Home
$594,000
12/12/25
5
1.5
1,791
0.11
Single-Family Home
$530,000
08/19/25
3
1
1,304

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What Locals Say about Swampscott

At least 109 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 65 % Say there's wildlife

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 47 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Ashley Rodriguez
    "Walking distance to commuter rail Into downtown boston. Easy access to busses to neighboring cities. "
  • Trulia User
    "Beautiful tree lined streets, historic homes, families and walking distance to Preston and Phillips Beach"
  • Trulia User
    "Wonderful family neighborhood, gracious old homes with character, walking distance to the beach, very close to the rail trail for biking and running"
  • Jessica A. A.
    "I work from home but have no commute, however we are not far from major highways and the commuter rail is local in town. I've lived here off and on my entire life and it's beautiful place to live."
  • Amanda M.
    "Safe, sleepy, seaside town. Gorgeous with great places to eat. Schools are very good & police are usually kind. "
  • Amanda M.
    "Sleepy seaside towns are the best ! Schools are great, police are kind, restaurants are awesome & people are tolerable. "
  • Cynthia K.
    "parades and special events and the 4th of july is great cause its only about a block from my home. i"
  • Fil S.
    "Lots of dog owners. Lots of space to walk dogs. There are parks and beaches open to dogs in the winter. "
  • Jlcollins12
    "Great family neighborhood and close to Clarke school which was fantastic for my kids k-4. Parka and beaches are close"
  • Bethschaefer003
    "As long as you pick up after your dog, you’re good. People are always out walking dogs and very friendly at the dog park "
  • Tim O.
    "Lots of town functions down on the town square lawn. Everyone is very supportive of the town and seem to love living here"
  • Sweetsv
    "All the neighbors on our block know each other. We socialize mostly when the weather is warm and we are doing yard work. We also got close when we had a large and destructive flood in our neighborhood. We came together to support each other. I deliver sweets to my neighbors every Christmas."
  • Jlcollins12
    "About an hour to downtown at rush hour. Only 30 at other times. You could take the train in easily. "
  • Jlcollins12
    "Easily drive or take the train into Boston either commuter rail from town or drive to T in Revere. Very easy commute"
  • Natalie C.
    "There’s a farmers market on Sundays. There’s all sorts of events in the summer time on fisherman’s beach. There’s fireworks as well for the fourth."
  • Christieruta
    "Every Sunday is a farmers market, weds night concert series, many parades and donation nights during the summer"
  • Joe A.
    " very good area. people are very nice. feels very safe. always clean always quiet. great school system"
  • Claire B.
    "Great place to live and raise a family. I really enjoy this small town on the outskirts of Boston. Beaches are great, and free"
  • Robert
    "Pets are very welcome as long as their owners pick up after them and avoid let them run on their neighbors lawns. "
  • Yonipotter
    "This is a great neighborhood for dogs. I acquired one after living in this neighborhood for.over a year. I moved out and came back and miss mine. hi Most apartments.dont offer a pet policy, so,if you find one it's rare. "
  • Timoceanhouse
    "Kid friendly. Safe to walk around. Beaches near by. Lots of kids walking around and playing. Busy Humphrey street...hard for cars to see you"
  • Robin G.
    "It has the highest number of politicians living in one town...including the governor. It’s quiet & the beaches are decent. More restaurants are beginning to open with more diverse menus. "
  • Tara B.
    "Neighbors are friendly & courteous. No traffic & ample parking. Most of all, quiet. I grew up here but have relocated after being away for 5years. No other place like it."
  • Margot H.
    "Close knit storybook like town. My fiancé and I call it the American dream village. Very small and sleepy"
  • Ataros
    "Great place to bring up kids, good schools, safe, next to the ocean, convenient to the commuter rail and not that far from Boston."
  • Jeff D.
    "Right next to the beaches."
  • Richard K.
    "Great area for family with children or working professional's.Near beach,drive to Boston in 20 min.Take train into Boston.Highly rated school system."
  • Dorothy T.
    "Great neighborhood. So private yet walking distance to school, beach, public transptn. 20 mins to airport and Boston. Commurer rail in town, bus on corner. Great schools, shopping, restaurants. House is absolutely gorgeous, with every update imaginable. Move in condition. Gorgeous private yard. Perfect for entertaining/"

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