72 Roy St, Swampscott, MA 01907
OFF MARKET

72 Roy St
Swampscott, MA 01907

  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,091 sqft

$585,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,461/mo*
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$585,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,461/mo*
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2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,091 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Delightful 2 bedroom cottage just a few minutes from Vinnin Square and ocean beaches. The wrap-around enclosed porch is so inviting you will want to sit down, relax and enjoy quiet time. The first floor offers an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, half bath, formal dining room with built-in china cabinet, and comfortable living room both with hardwood floors. The second floor has an open landing at the top of the stairs offering a nice spot for a desk, comfy chair or reading nook. The primary bedroom has two closets and the 2nd bedroom is good sized . Storage is plentiful in the basement, outdoor closet/shed and under the porch for yard equipment. The property straddles two streets with frontage on Roy Street and parking area on Jessie Street. This is such a nice offering and just needs a bit of TLC. Get into Swampscott with this adorable home and at a great price!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from June 29, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Open Spaces
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
164 days ago

Home Details for 72 Roy St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1091 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer HookupAppliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: In Basement,Washer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam,OilNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch - EnclosedExterior: Porch - EnclosedFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 2No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cottage
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:0007 B:0074 L:0, 2166422

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $469,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun May 12 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Swampscott

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1091 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, UniversityNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3441 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73227472

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkMedical FacilityConservation AreaUniversity
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Carol St. Pierre, (978) 578-1922
Tache Real Estate, Inc., (978) 745-2004
Bought with: Hazel Santana, (781) 600-4996, Hadassah Homes, Inc., (781) 309-2010
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73227472

Price History for 72 Roy St

DatePriceEventSource
06/28/2024$500,000Sold
MLS PIN #73227472
04/29/2024$469,900ContingentMLS PIN #73227472
04/23/2024$469,900Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73227472
10/09/2009$215,000Sold
N/A
08/23/2009$237,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/15/2009$249,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/16/2009$249,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/09/2009$259,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/16/2009$265,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/18/2009$269,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/28/2009$279,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/06/2008$125,000Sold
N/A
02/28/2008$270,000Sold
N/A
09/03/2004$269,900Sold
N/A
09/03/1998$140,000Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,717
Assessment$498,400
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$3,177/mo
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Comparable Sales for 72 Roy St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
40 Buena Vista St, Swampscott, MA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$505,000
03/12/26
3
1.5
1,082
16 Jessie St, Swampscott, MA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$587,000
11/25/25
3
1
1,261
41 Roy St, Swampscott, MA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$600,000
11/21/25
3
1.5
1,511
72 Hillside Ave, Lynn, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$520,000
11/03/25
3
1
1,274
71 Alden St, Lynn, MA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$570,000
09/25/25
2
1.5
1,201
100 Burpee Rd, Swampscott, MA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$670,000
01/16/26
4
2
1,488
56 Clark St, Lynn, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$507,000
05/04/26
3
1.5
1,263
40 Archer St, Lynn, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$487,500
03/05/26
5
2.5
1,932
57 Bessom St, Lynn, MA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$530,000
08/19/25
3
1
1,304
221 Eastern Ave, Lynn, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$630,000
07/08/25
3
1
1,316

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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

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  • Ashley Rodriguez
    "Walking distance to commuter rail Into downtown boston. Easy access to busses to neighboring cities. "
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    "Beautiful tree lined streets, historic homes, families and walking distance to Preston and Phillips Beach"
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    "Wonderful family neighborhood, gracious old homes with character, walking distance to the beach, very close to the rail trail for biking and running"
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  • 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."
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  • Amanda M.
    "Safe, sleepy, seaside town. Gorgeous with great places to eat. Schools are very good & police are usually kind. "
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  • Amanda M.
    "Sleepy seaside towns are the best ! Schools are great, police are kind, restaurants are awesome & people are tolerable. "
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  • Cynthia K.
    "parades and special events and the 4th of july is great cause its only about a block from my home. i"
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  • Fil S.
    "Lots of dog owners. Lots of space to walk dogs. There are parks and beaches open to dogs in the winter. "
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  • Jlcollins12
    "Great family neighborhood and close to Clarke school which was fantastic for my kids k-4. Parka and beaches are close"
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  • 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 "
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  • 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"
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  • 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."
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  • Jlcollins12
    "About an hour to downtown at rush hour. Only 30 at other times. You could take the train in easily. "
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  • Jlcollins12
    "Easily drive or take the train into Boston either commuter rail from town or drive to T in Revere. Very easy commute"
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  • 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."
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  • Christieruta
    "Every Sunday is a farmers market, weds night concert series, many parades and donation nights during the summer"
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  • Joe A.
    " very good area. people are very nice. feels very safe. always clean always quiet. great school system"
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  • 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"
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  • Robert
    "Pets are very welcome as long as their owners pick up after them and avoid let them run on their neighbors lawns. "
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  • 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. "
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  • 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"
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  • 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. "
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  • 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."
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  • Margot H.
    "Close knit storybook like town. My fiancé and I call it the American dream village. Very small and sleepy"
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  • 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."
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  • Jeff D.
    "Right next to the beaches."
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  • 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."
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  • 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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72 Roy St, Swampscott, MA 01907 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,091 sqft single-family home built in 1905. This property is not currently available for sale. 72 Roy St was last sold on Jun 28, 2024 for $500,000 (6% higher than the asking price of $469,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 72 Roy St is $585,500.