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.
For sale
Price cut: $430K (7/8)
$4,495,000
251 Puritan Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907
6beds
8,178sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$29,261/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
0.36 Acres Lot
$4,290,100 Zestimate®
$550/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Green lawnWraparound covered porchInlaid hardwood floorsMultiple outdoor spacesRich wood panelingMultiple ornate fireplacesHand-carved balusters
- 95 days |
- 1,635 |
- 86 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Beth Dickerson 617-510-8565,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-375-6900
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73507578
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
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
Video & virtual tour
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
$4,290,100
$4.08M - $4.50M
$4,977/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $4,495,000-8.7%$550/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Price change | $4,925,000-0.5%$602/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,950,000-1%$605/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Listing removed | $4,999,000$611/sqft |
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| 9/18/2025 | Price change | $4,999,000-9%$611/sqft |
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| 5/6/2025 | Price change | $5,495,000-6.9%$672/sqft |
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| 2/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,900,000+264.2%$721/sqft |
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| 4/17/2008 | Sold | $1,620,000$198/sqft |
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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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Neighborhood: 01907
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Swampscott Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Swampscott Middle SchoolGrades: PK,5-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Swampscott High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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