6,205 Sq. Ft.
$434 / Sq. Ft.
6,205
Sq. Ft.
$434
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This truly beautiful, restored, yet timeless seaside Mediterranean Estate is bound to captivate and transport you back to the elegance and grandeur of The Gatsby Era. Originally commissioned by a publishing magnate and designed by an award winning architect, this restored home w/ central A/C sits on a lush, private half acre+ lot with mature landscaping and new circular drive. Fresh cream colored stucco, newer terra cotta clay tile roof, expansive new blue stone patio and terrace evoke a year round...This truly beautiful, restored, yet timeless seaside Mediterranean Estate is bound to captivate and transport you back to the elegance and grandeur of The Gatsby Era. Originally commissioned by a publishing magnate and designed by an award winning architect, this restored home w/ central A/C sits on a lush, private half acre+ lot with mature landscaping and new circular drive. Fresh cream colored stucco, newer terra cotta clay tile roof, expansive new blue stone patio and terrace evoke a year round grand summer feel. Inside, 9'+ ceilings, period Mahogany millwork, and coffered ceilings continue to impress. The private hedge lined yard is a true sanctuary, yet you are just 1/2 mile to the ocean,1928 Beach Club, popular beaches, and the conveniences of Vinnin Square, including Whole Foods. This timeless treasure with a recent refresh offers a seamless blend of coastal tranquility and urban connectivity. A rare legacy property for the most discerning of buyers!

Listing Agents

  1. Karen Butt

    Karen Butt

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    karen.butt@compass.com

    P: (978)-337-5597

  2. Tiffany Bagster

    Tiffany Bagster

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 2 Ocean Avenue

Town
Swampscott
Area
MA-Swampscott
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 04:05 PM

Property Details for 2 Ocean Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #73468894
Days on Market21
Taxes$17,377 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1930
CountyEssex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%
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Building Information for 2 Ocean Avenue

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.59 AC / 25,905 SF

Payment Calculator

$14,583 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,135

Property Taxes

$1,448

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2 Ocean Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 6205.0
  • Color: Cream
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Radon Remediation System, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors, Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Bathroom - Half, Recessed Lighting, Center Hall, Bonus Room, Office, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio
  • Roof Material: Tile, Rubber, Clay
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, Direct Access, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Ocean
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 580.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 29.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 255.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 238.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 208.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck
  • Bedroom4 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Lighting - Sconce
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 820.0
  • Family Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Family Room Length: 41.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 20.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 273.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 10X5
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 450.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Lighting - Pendant,Decorative Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 18.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 156.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 13.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Knob and tube wiring has been removed; the majority of the home is newly electrified. New water line from Humphrey St. Irrigation system is older,and functional.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0029 B:0023 L:0,2169231
  • Assessments: $1,515,000
  • Book: 42553
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: A1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 2 Ocean Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73468894

$2,695,000—
Jan 30, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73307278

$1,400,000—
Dec 12, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73307278

—
Dec 12, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73307278

—
Dec 4, 2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73307278

$1,499,000—
Oct 29, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73307278

$1,689,000—
Apr 13, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #569307401

$785,500

+1.4% / yr

Apr 13, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71927304

$785,500—
Feb 2, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71927304

—
Nov 3, 2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71927304

$869,000—
Oct 2, 2015

Canceled

MLS PIN #71873217

$919,000—
Jul 14, 2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71873217

$949,000—
Jul 2, 2015

Canceled

MLS PIN #71858466

$985,000—
Jun 16, 2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71858466

$985,000—
Aug 11, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89408727

$610,250—
Aug 10, 1998

Sold

MLS PIN #30211064

$610,250—
Jul 3, 1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #30211064

—
Mar 20, 1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30211064

$699,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73468894

$2,695,000
01/30/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73307278

$1,400,000
12/12/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73307278

—
12/12/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73307278

—
12/04/2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73307278

$1,499,000
10/29/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73307278

$1,689,000
04/13/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #569307401

$785,500

+1.4% / yr

04/13/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71927304

$785,500
02/02/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71927304

—
11/03/2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71927304

$869,000
10/02/2015

Canceled

MLS PIN #71873217

$919,000
07/14/2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71873217

$949,000
07/02/2015

Canceled

MLS PIN #71858466

$985,000
06/16/2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71858466

$985,000
08/11/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89408727

$610,250
08/10/1998

Sold

MLS PIN #30211064

$610,250
07/03/1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #30211064

—
03/20/1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30211064

$699,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2 Ocean Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$544,800Additions$970,200Total$1,515,000
Tax Record2025$17,377 ($1,448 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,020 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,020 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,460 SqFtStories2Lot Size25,905 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningA1CountyESSEXAPNSWAM M:0029 B:0023 L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2 Ocean Avenue

This home is within Swampscott School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 1 to 4
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Swampscott Middle School
Public5 to 8

Swampscott High School
Public9 to 12

Stanley Elementary School
Public1 to 4

Clarke Elementary School
PublicK to 4

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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2 Ocean Avenue is a single family home for sale in Swampscott, MA 01907. This property was listed for sale on January 15, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $2,695,000. It has been on the market for a total of 21 days and was last sold on January 30, 2025. This listing's school district is Swampscott School District. Nearby schools include Swampscott Middle School, Swampscott High School and Stanley Elementary School. 2 Ocean Avenue is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 6,205 sqft single family home built in 1930.

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