251 Puritan Road, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907 • Eisman's Beach
$1,620,000
4
Beds
5
Baths
4,505
Sq Ft
$360
Price/Sq Ft
0.36
Acres
1871
Year Built
6
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
199
Days on Market
Sold Listed Aug 19, 2007 • MLS# 70633850 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,950,000
Final Sale Price: $1,620,000
Difference: $330,000 (-16.9%)
Performance Metrics
83.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
199
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $433
Sale $/sq ft: $360
This property sold for $360 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 16.9% below the original asking price.

At 199 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$360/sq ft
Area Median
$442/sq ft
Difference
18.5%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Extremely rare direct beachfront property. Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Boston skyline from this Victorian-era Richard Morris Hunt-designed home. Features include extraordinary architectural detail and gracious proportions throughout. Ideal for family living and sophisticated entertaining. Viking kitchen with mudroom/pantry; en-suite bedrooms; 3rd floor expansion potential. 25 minutes from Logan International Airport. Restore or rebuild on this priceless location.

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Property History

Market Insights

62.8%
Price Range
997
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73507578
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Apr 27, 2026
$4,350,000
MLS #73507578 - Active
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Sold
Apr 17, 2008
$1,620,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 997
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Listed for Sale
Aug 19, 2007
$1,795,000
Original listing
Agent: Elizabeth Belkin Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $19,057 $1,592,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$19,057
Tax Year 2008
Assessed Value
$1,592,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1871
Living Area 4,505 sq ft
Lot Size 0.36 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances None
Fireplace Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom
Fireplaces 8
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, In Basement
Features Entrance Foyer, Exercise Room, Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Victorian
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Covered Patio/deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Covered
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 6
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $19,057
Assessed Value $1,592,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 200 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1871
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
4,505 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances:
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Exercise Room, Office
Windows:
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1871
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch: Porch, Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Features: Other
Road Frontage: 110.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 8
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Ocean, Frontage, Ocean, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach
Community Amenities:
School District
Swampscott School District local
B
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
78% attend college
73% 4-Year 5% 2-Year 38% Out of State 4% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
1.2% Suspensions 0.4% In-School
↓ 4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

1 school
B+
Swampscott Elementary School
0.6 mi | #315 of 825 | Score: 50.3
Dropped 43 spots from last year
-7.9 below state avg
Limited historical data for year-over-year comparison
745 students Moderate
Grades K-04
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B+
Swampscott Middle School
0.7 mi | #122 of 352 | Score: 47.4
Dropped 51 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
663 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
H

High Schools

1 school
A-
Swampscott High School
1.4 mi | #101 of 346 | Score: 60.3
Dropped 69 spots from last year
+2.1 above state avg
675 students Moderate
18 sports • 1,578 athletes
Strong AP Program Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Eisman's Beach

251 Puritan Road, Swampscott MA 01907

Swampscott, MA 01907

Listing Information

Listing Agent Elizabeth Belkin
Listing Office William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Office Phone 781-631-1199
Agent MLS ID C9500986
Office MLS ID M95385
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 3:50 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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