8 Ocean View Rd

1,986 Sq. Ft.
$438 / Sq. Ft.
1,986
Sq. Ft.
$438
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Perched on a hill overlooking Swampscott Harbor, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Boston skyline, 8 Ocean View Road offers classic New England charm with beautiful water views. This 1930s Colonial features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, including a serene primary suite. The first floor boasts a living room and family room with fireplace both with ocean vistas—plus a formal dining room and kitchen with large island, both with access to a three-tiered deck, ideal for grilling and entertaining. Hardwood floors...Perched on a hill overlooking Swampscott Harbor, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Boston skyline, 8 Ocean View Road offers classic New England charm with beautiful water views. This 1930s Colonial features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, including a serene primary suite. The first floor boasts a living room and family room with fireplace both with ocean vistas—plus a formal dining room and kitchen with large island, both with access to a three-tiered deck, ideal for grilling and entertaining. Hardwood floors and period details evoke timeless elegance throughout. Additional features include a one-car garage with tandem parking for three more vehicles, solar panels for energy efficiency, and oil heat. Combining character, comfort, and captivating scenery, this coastal gem embodies the best of Swampscott seaside living. Showings start Saturday 11/15/25 at the open house 12-1:30.
  1. Listed by Lise Danforth • Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

Property Details for 8 Ocean View Road

Town
Swampscott
Area
MA-Swampscott
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
5
LISTING UPDATED: 01/20/2026 02:14 PM

Property Details for 8 Ocean View Road

StatusSold
MLS #73454745
Days on Market35
Taxes$8,629 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1930
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead, Lise Danforth

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Beth Sager Group

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Building Information for 8 Ocean View Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,899 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,959 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,240

Property Taxes

$719

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8 Ocean View Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1986.0
  • Color: Blue
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • 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: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Ocean
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 260.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 180.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 170.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Family Room Length: 10.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 247.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Length: 19.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 264.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 22.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: House includes owned solar panels. Information provided upon request.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2168046
  • Assessments: $752,300
  • Book: 19054
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: A2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 8 Ocean View Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 20, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73454745

$870,000
Dec 18, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73454745

Dec 3, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73454745

Nov 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73454745

$899,000
Aug 12, 2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30591262

$497,000
Aug 9, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #101011127

$497,000
Jun 30, 2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30591262

Apr 30, 2002

Expired

MLS PIN #30540588

$540,000
Mar 26, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30591262

$539,900
Sep 10, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30540588

$585,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/20/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73454745

$870,000
12/18/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73454745

12/03/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73454745

11/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73454745

$899,000
08/12/2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30591262

$497,000
08/09/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #101011127

$497,000
06/30/2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30591262

04/30/2002

Expired

MLS PIN #30540588

$540,000
03/26/2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30591262

$539,900
09/10/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30540588

$585,000

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Public Records for 8 Ocean View Road

Taxable ValueLand$275,300Additions$477,000Total$752,300
Tax Record2025$8,629 ($719 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,987 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,987 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt926 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,899 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningA-2CountyESSEXAPNSWAM M:0020 B:0118 L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8 Ocean View 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

Hadley Elementary School
PublicK to 4

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead, Lise Danforth

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