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Price cut: $430K (7/8)

$4,495,000

251 Puritan Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

8beds

8,178sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1895

0.36 Acres Lot

$4,293,500 Zestimate^®

$550/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Green lawnWraparound covered porchInlaid hardwood floorsMultiple outdoor spacesRich wood panelingMultiple ornate fireplacesHand-carved balusters

Rare Oceanfront Queen Anne Victorian Estate | Beachhurst | Boston Skyline Views directly on the ocean just 11 miles from Boston, this magnificent shingle-style home offers an unparalleled oceanfront lifestyle. Featuring 8 bedrooms (4 ensuite), & multiple outdoor spaces, the home is designed for grand entertaining and relaxed coastal living. Wake to sweeping views of Boston's glittering skyline, harbor islands, and open sea from nearly every room. Direct access to Eisen Beach puts sand and surf at your doorstep. The chef's kitchen opens via French doors straight to the water, while the wraparound covered porch and pergola invite endless hours of coastal enjoyment. The original craftsmanship designed by Richard Morris Hunt shines with inlaid hardwood floors, hand-carved balusters, stained-glass entry doors, rich wood paneling & multiple ornate fireplaces. Swampscott's most iconic oceanfront home with green lawn, all just minutes from the commuter rail with direct service to Boston.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 9
Full bathrooms: 6
1/2 bathrooms: 3

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Heating

Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Doors: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Partial,Partially Finished
Number of fireplaces: 10

Interior area

Total structure area: 8,178
Total interior livable area: 8,178 sqft
Finished area above ground: 6,263
Finished area below ground: 1,915

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 7
Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Uncovered spaces: 7

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No

Features

Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Covered
Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, City View(s), Outdoor Shower
Has view: Yes
View description: City View(s), Scenic View(s), City, Water, Ocean
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Ocean,Water
Waterfront features: Waterfront, Ocean, Direct Access, Ocean, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Lot

Size: 0.36 Acres

Details

Parcel number: M:0024 B:0003 L:0,2168547
Zoning: A1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Condition

Year built: 1895

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Generator
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Marina
Subdivision: Eisman's Beach

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Swampscott

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $550/sqft
Tax assessed value: $3,543,900
Annual tax amount: $38,942
Date on market: 4/27/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$4,293,500

$4.08M - $4.51M

$4,113/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/8/2026	Price change	$4,495,000-8.7%$550/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73507578 Report a problem
6/8/2026	Price change	$4,925,000-0.5%$602/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73507578 Report a problem
4/27/2026	Listed for sale	$4,950,000-1%$605/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73507578 Report a problem
11/17/2025	Listing removed	$4,999,000$611/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73335936 Report a problem
9/18/2025	Price change	$4,999,000-9%$611/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73335936 Report a problem
5/6/2025	Price change	$5,495,000-6.9%$672/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73335936 Report a problem
2/18/2025	Listed for sale	$5,900,000+264.2%$721/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73335936 Report a problem
4/17/2008	Sold	$1,620,000$198/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$31,942 +3.3%	$2,784,800 +3.5%
2024	$30,916 +2.5%	$2,690,700 +4.8%
2023	$30,154	$2,568,500
2022	$30,154 -2.1%	$2,568,500 +15%
2021	$30,810 -2.9%	$2,232,600 +0.6%
2020	$31,733 -0.6%	$2,219,100 +5.7%
2019	$31,918 +1.1%	$2,099,900 +6.4%
2018	$31,570 -3.9%	$1,973,100 +4.8%
2017	$32,867 +0.7%	$1,883,500
2016	$32,641 +1%	$1,883,500
2015	$32,302 +16.6%	$1,883,500 +27.1%
2014	$27,708 +6.1%	$1,481,700 +6.9%
2013	$26,118 +8.5%	$1,386,300 +3.6%
2012	$24,074 +5.6%	$1,338,200 -2.6%
2011	$22,807 -5.3%	$1,373,900 -5.9%
2010	$24,072 +5.4%	$1,460,700 -8.3%
2009	$22,842 +5.2%	$1,592,900
2008	$21,711 +13.9%	$1,592,900 +7.5%
2007	$19,057 +6.7%	$1,481,900 +1.1%
2006	$17,868 +13.8%	$1,465,800 +5.4%
2005	$15,698 +14.8%	$1,390,400 +23.3%
2004	$13,671 -0.5%	$1,128,000 +11%
2003	$13,734 +2.8%	$1,015,800 -0.1%
2002	$13,355 +15.6%	$1,017,100 +34.3%
2000	$11,553 +19.9%	$757,600 +39%
1995	$9,639	$545,200

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