251 Puritan Road

Taxes: $38,942 (2026)

About this home

Rare Oceanfront Queen Anne Victorian Estate | Beachhurst | Boston Skyline Views directly on the ocean just 11 miles from Boston, this magnificent shingle-style home offers an unparalleled oceanfront lifestyle. Featuring 8 bedrooms (4 ensuite), & multiple outdoor spaces, the home is designed for grand entertaining and relaxed coastal living. Wake to sweeping views of Boston's glittering skyline, harbor islands, and open sea from nearly every room. Direct access to Eisen Beach puts sand and surf at your doorstep. The chef's kitchen opens via French doors straight to the water, while the wraparound covered porch and pergola invite endless hours of coastal enjoyment. The original craftsmanship designed by Richard Morris Hunt shines with inlaid hardwood floors, hand-carved balusters, stained-glass entry doors, rich wood paneling & multiple ornate fireplaces. Swampscott's most iconic oceanfront home with green lawn, all just minutes from the commuter rail with direct service to Boston.

Property details

Sewer

Private

Style

Low-Rise

Water

City/Town Water

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Electric Baseboard, Central Heat, Electric Baseboard

Type

Detached

Flooring

Wood, Tile, Hardwood

Road type

Public, Paved, Publicly Maint.

Waterfront

Ocean, Direct Access

Master Bath

Yes

Lot

Paved Drive, City View(s), Scenic View(s)

Parking

1-10 Spaces, Paved Driveway

Basement

Partial, Partially Finished

Exterior

Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, City View(s), Outdoor Shower

Waterview Features

Ocean