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Swampscott, MA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$816K1-yr changeUp2.4%

The typical home value in Swampscott, MA is $816K as of September 2026, up 2.4% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Swampscott ZIP code, the median list price is $797K and homes spend a median of 39 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Swampscott, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$816K
1-yr changeMedian across Swampscott ZIPs
+2.4%
ZIP markets live
1
County
Essex County

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12-month value trend

+2.4% over 12 months

Typical home value in Swampscott over the last 12 months: $797K in Sep 2025 to $816K in Sep 2026 (+2.4%).

Sep 2025$797K

Sep 2026$816K

Median Zillow home value index across Swampscott's ZIP codes.

Context

Swampscott's housing market shows modest growth. Typical home value stands at $816,177, up 2.4% over the past year as of September 2026. The median list price is $796,750, with 36 homes currently for sale and 18 new listings added recently. Homes spend a median of 39 days on market, and 22.4% of listings have seen a price cut. For homeowners considering a sale, the market is moving steadily but not urgently, suggesting you have time to prepare and price thoughtfully.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Swampscott, MA?

Typical home value

$816K

Up2.4%YoY

Median list price

$797K

Days on market

39

Homes for sale

36

Price cuts

22.4%

New listings

18

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Swampscott's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Swampscott, MA home prices over time

Typical home values in Swampscott, MA are up 2.4% over the past year, from $797K in September 2025 to $816K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Swampscott, MA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$816,177+2.4%
September 2025$797,045No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Swampscott ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Swampscott, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

Swampscott, MA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 39 days on market and 22% of listings with a price cut in the typical Swampscott ZIP code, and 18 new listings against 36 active listings across Swampscott, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Swampscott housing market forecast 2027

+1.1%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 Swampscott ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 1.1% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Swampscott rose 2.4%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Swampscott?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Swampscott shows typical home values rising 1.1% by September 2027, after a 2.4% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 1 Swampscott ZIP code has both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Swampscott?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Swampscott, MA home prices.

How much is a typical home worth in Swampscott?

The typical home value in Swampscott is $816,177 as of September 2026, having appreciated 2.4% over the past year.

How long do homes typically take to sell in Swampscott?

Homes in Swampscott spend a median of 39 days on market.

Are prices being cut frequently?

About 22.4% of listings have seen a price cut as of September 2026, indicating moderate but not widespread negotiation pressure.

Are home prices going up or down in Swampscott, MA?

Typical home values in Swampscott, MA are up 2.4% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Swampscott, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

Swampscott, MA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 39 days on market and 22% of listings with a price cut in the typical Swampscott ZIP code, and 18 new listings against 36 active listings across Swampscott, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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