Perched high above the coastline, this exceptional Swampscott home offers breathtaking, panoramic ocean views from every level. The original 1920 residence blends timeless charm with a thoughtfully designed addition that maximizes southern exposure and stunning water vistas. The main level features a spacious eat-in kitchen, dining and living areas oriented toward the views, formal entry foyer, and half bath. A dramatic lower-level family/sunroom showcases cathedral ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, opening to professionally landscaped, mature gardens. Upstairs, the second floor includes two large bedrooms with direct ocean views, a full bath, third bedroom, and laundry. The top-floor primary suite offers a roof deck and glass doors with sweeping ocean views, walk-in closet, and full bath. Additional highlights include a two-car garage, porte-cochere, plentiful driveway parking, and ample basement storage. Within .6mi of new elementary school, middle school, shops, and ocean
Pending
Price cut: $100K (5/11)
$1,499,000
49 Ocean View Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907
4beds
3,347sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
7,993 Square Feet Lot
$1,453,200 Zestimate®
$448/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Timeless charmTwo-car garageCathedral ceilingsTop-floor primary suiteFormal entry foyerProfessionally landscaped mature gardensPlentiful driveway parking
- 63 days |
- 315 |
- 5 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Merry Fox Team 978-808-8064,
MerryFox Realty 978-808-8064,
Daniel Fox 978-808-8064
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73501897
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Third
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,347
- Total interior livable area: 3,347 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,347
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Tandem
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Harbor, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Harbor,Ocean,Water
- Waterfront features: Harbor, Ocean, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 7,993 Square Feet
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 2167992
- Zoning: A-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Swampscott
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $448/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,227,300
- Annual tax amount: $14,727
- Date on market: 4/15/2026
Estimated market value
$1,453,200
$1.38M - $1.53M
$6,834/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Pending sale | $1,499,000$448/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Contingent | $1,499,000$448/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73501897 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $1,499,000-6.3%$448/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000+267.6%$478/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73501897 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/1990 | Sold | $435,000$130/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,626 +4.1% | $1,188,000 +4.3% |
| 2024 | $13,088 +8.8% | $1,139,100 +11.2% |
| 2023 | $12,025 | $1,024,300 |
| 2022 | $12,025 +8% | $1,024,300 +27% |
| 2021 | $11,130 -2.7% | $806,500 +0.9% |
| 2020 | $11,433 -3.7% | $799,500 +2.4% |
| 2019 | $11,870 -0.5% | $780,900 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $11,933 -0.2% | $745,800 +8.8% |
| 2017 | $11,958 +0.7% | $685,300 |
| 2016 | $11,876 +1% | $685,300 |
| 2015 | $11,753 -10% | $685,300 -1.9% |
| 2014 | $13,060 -0.7% | $698,400 +0.1% |
| 2013 | $13,148 +3.3% | $697,900 -1.3% |
| 2012 | $12,724 +6.3% | $707,300 -1.9% |
| 2011 | $11,969 +2% | $721,000 +1.2% |
| 2010 | $11,739 +0.9% | $712,300 -12.2% |
| 2009 | $11,631 +4% | $811,100 -1.1% |
| 2008 | $11,182 +6.8% | $820,400 +0.8% |
| 2007 | $10,467 +7.3% | $813,900 +1.8% |
| 2006 | $9,751 +17.5% | $799,900 +8.8% |
| 2005 | $8,298 -4.2% | $735,000 +2.9% |
| 2004 | $8,661 +3.5% | $714,600 +15.5% |
| 2003 | $8,365 -2.9% | $618,700 -5.7% |
| 2002 | $8,612 +38.5% | $655,900 +60.9% |
| 2000 | $6,216 +17.6% | $407,600 +36.4% |
| 1995 | $5,285 | $298,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01907
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Swampscott Middle SchoolGrades: PK,5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Swampscott High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Swampscott Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Essex County
- Swampscott
- 01907
- 49 Ocean View Rd
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