Last Sold Price
7 beds6,055 sqft$297/sqft
259 Puritan Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

Description

This Second Empire, architecturally stunning Victorian home offers the charm and character of the era, combined with modern amenities. With 14 rooms, 6055 sq. ft. of living space, 7 bedrooms and 5 baths, this oceanfront property offers a stately presence. The home's interior features decorative coffered ceilings in the entry hall, original wainscoting, crown moldings and arches leading to the grand staircase. There are beautiful hardwood floors on all three levels of the home, a renovated chef's...This Second Empire, architecturally stunning Victorian home offers the charm and character of the era, combined with modern amenities. With 14 rooms, 6055 sq. ft. of living space, 7 bedrooms and 5 baths, this oceanfront property offers a stately presence. The home's interior features decorative coffered ceilings in the entry hall, original wainscoting, crown moldings and arches leading to the grand staircase. There are beautiful hardwood floors on all three levels of the home, a renovated chef's kitchen featuring granite countertops and cooktop island, stainless appliances, breakfast nook, and an open concept design with unobstructed, panoramic views of the ocean. The formal dining room exudes opulence in every inch of the room with it's architectural millwork and grand fireplace. Enjoy the grandeur of several sitting areas and multiple ornate fireplaces in this graceful home. Sitting on the North End of Eismans beach you have direct open water views highlighting the Boston skyline.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/17/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 259 Puritan Road

Status
MLS #
73013411
Days on Market
28
Taxes
$25,603 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1895
Town
Swampscott
Area
MA-Swampscott
Architectural Style
Victorian, Second Empire
Style
Victorian, Second Empire
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
5

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead, Paula Pickett

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead, Paula Pickett

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Building Information for 259 Puritan Road

Stories-Year Built1895Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,365 SF

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$11,283 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,149

Property Taxes

$2,134

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 259 Puritan Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 6055.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hadley/Stanley
  • High School: Shs
  • Middle School: Sms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Ceiling - Coffered, Wainscoting, Archway, Entrance Foyer, Study, Entry Hall
  • Laundry Features: Pantry, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Flood Plain, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • View: Scenic View(s), City
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, Ocean, Frontage, Direct Access, Public, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Ocean
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 673.020833
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 22.75
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 29.583333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 244.5
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.583333
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 18.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 195.826388
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.583333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.416666
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 127.263888
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.833333
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.916666
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 229.5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.75
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 18.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 76.736111
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.083333
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 10.833333
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 140.625
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.416666
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 13.5
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 69.416666
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom3 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 9.916666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 637.083333
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Wainscoting,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 23.166666
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 27.5
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 240.055555
  • Family Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Length: 12.416666
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 19.333333
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 274.361111
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 19.833333
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 13.833333
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 6'5"X11'4"
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 242.916666
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.25
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 18.333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: All Measurements Are Approximate. Current Owner Pays Approximately $1400 Per Year In Flood Insurance.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Lease Back
  • Tax ID: 2168548
  • Assessments: $1,995,600
  • Book: 12685
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: A1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 259 Puritan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73013411

$1,800,000
Aug 14, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73013411

Jul 30, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73013411

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73013411

$1,800,000
08/14/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73013411

07/30/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73013411

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

Public Records for 259 Puritan Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,232,200Additions$1,122,200Total$2,354,400
Tax Record2025$27,005 ($2,250 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt6,240 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,240 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,902 SqFtStories3Lot Size9,370 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895Year Renovated1895ZoningA1CountyESSEXAPNSWAM M:0024 B:0004 L:0

Schools near 259 Puritan Road

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

Swampscott 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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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead, Paula Pickett

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