440 Puritan Rd

2,492 Sq. Ft.
$502 / Sq. Ft.
2,492
Sq. Ft.
$502
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located in the highly sought-after Littles Point area, down the street from the beach, this 4-bedroom Colonial blends 1920s charm with modern updates. Set back from the road, it offers privacy, abundant natural light, and generously sized rooms. A welcoming foyer leads to a fireplace living room with stunning beamed cathedral ceiling. Eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, and family room with direct yard access are great for entertaining. The first floor includes a office or guest bedroom with full...Located in the highly sought-after Littles Point area, down the street from the beach, this 4-bedroom Colonial blends 1920s charm with modern updates. Set back from the road, it offers privacy, abundant natural light, and generously sized rooms. A welcoming foyer leads to a fireplace living room with stunning beamed cathedral ceiling. Eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, and family room with direct yard access are great for entertaining. The first floor includes a office or guest bedroom with full bath. Upstairs features the primary ensuite, two additional bedrooms, and a renovated bath. Recent updates include a newer roof, updated windows, freshly painted interior rooms, and freshly painted exterior. A second-floor greenhouse/office, large, private fenced yard, patio, and two-car garage complete this move-in-ready home!
  1. Listed by Jodi Gildea • Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Sean Gildea • Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 440 Puritan Road

Town
Swampscott
MLS Area
Phillips Beach
Area
MA-Swampscott-Phillips Beach, MA-Swampscott
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/18/2026 03:07 AM

Property Details for 440 Puritan Road

StatusActive
MLS #73501101
Days on Market4
Taxes$12,829 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1920
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, Jodi Gildea; Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, Sean Gildea
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Building Information for 440 Puritan Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,636 SF

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$7,363 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,294

Property Taxes

$1,069

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 440 Puritan Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 2492.0
  • Color: grey-green
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Clarke Elementary
  • High School: Swampscott High School
  • Middle School: Swampscott Middle School
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Lighting - Pendant, Dining Area, Entrance Foyer, Office, Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead, First Floor
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Easements, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, Direct Access, Walk to, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: Essex
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 237.98
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.3
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.6
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 188.34
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Pendant
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.9
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.6
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 152.1
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Pendant
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.7
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 112.84
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom4 Length: 9.1
  • Bedroom4 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.4
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 39.599999999
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Pendant
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.6
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 36.66
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bathroom2 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.11
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 70.06
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom3 Length: 6.2
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 11.3
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 205.859999999
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 14.1
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.6
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 180.2
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 10.6
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.859999999
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 9.1
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.6
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 9.1X5.11
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 344.339
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,Archway,Window Seat
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.9
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 23.11
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 48.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Office Length: 6.4
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 7.5
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Shed is "as is". Subject to easements at Northwesterly end of the Lot of the Town of Swampscott for drainage purposes. Deed attached in MLS.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2168680
  • Assessments: $1,069,100
  • Block: 0044
  • Book: 40679
  • Lot: 0
  • Map: 0025
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: A1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Other
  • Frontage: 120.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 440 Puritan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73501101

$1,250,000—
Jun 15, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221856327

$663,000—
Jun 15, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221856328

$663,000

-1.6% / yr

Jun 15, 2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70462515

$663,000—
Apr 30, 2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70462515

—
Sep 21, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70462515

$699,000—
Feb 3, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153835936

$689,000

+6.1% / yr

Feb 2, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70121510

$685,000—
Dec 7, 2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70121510

—
Dec 7, 2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70121510

—
Nov 30, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70121510

$689,000—
Jul 27, 2000

Sold

MLS PIN #30415442

$528,000—
Jul 26, 2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89420498

$528,000

+11.2% / yr

Jun 12, 2000

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30415442

—
Jun 12, 2000

Contingent

MLS PIN #30415442

—
May 30, 2000

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30415442

$554,900—
Aug 31, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89419750

$479,900—
Aug 31, 1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30282624

$479,900—
May 5, 1999

Contingent

MLS PIN #30282624

—
Dec 28, 1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30282624

$509,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/14/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73501101

$1,250,000
06/15/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221856327

$663,000
06/15/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221856328

$663,000

-1.6% / yr

06/15/2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70462515

$663,000
04/30/2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70462515

—
09/21/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70462515

$699,000
02/03/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153835936

$689,000

+6.1% / yr

02/02/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70121510

$685,000
12/07/2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70121510

—
12/07/2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70121510

—
11/30/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70121510

$689,000
07/27/2000

Sold

MLS PIN #30415442

$528,000
07/26/2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89420498

$528,000

+11.2% / yr

06/12/2000

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30415442

—
06/12/2000

Contingent

MLS PIN #30415442

—
05/30/2000

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30415442

$554,900
08/31/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89419750

$479,900
08/31/1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30282624

$479,900
05/05/1999

Contingent

MLS PIN #30282624

—
12/28/1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30282624

$509,000

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Public Records for 440 Puritan Road

Taxable ValueLand$519,200Additions$500,700Total$1,019,900
Tax Record2025$11,698 ($975 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,492 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,492 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt400 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,654 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningA1CountyESSEXAPNSWAM M:0025 B:0044 L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 440 Puritan Road

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

Swampscott High School
Public9 to 12

Swampscott Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Stanley Elementary School
Public1 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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440 Puritan Road is a single family home for sale in Swampscott, MA 01907. This property was listed for sale on April 14, 2026 by Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $1,250,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on June 15, 2007. This listing's school district is Swampscott School District. Nearby schools include Swampscott Middle School, Swampscott High School and Swampscott Elementary School. 440 Puritan Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,492 sqft single family home built in 1920.

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