Off Market Jun 2011 for $677K

$1,532,227

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,672/mo

•

3,320

sq ft

278 Puritan Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

About this home

Situated across from Eiseman's beach, this lovingly updated home maintains the original detail and character reminiscent of the turn of the century. Originally a colonial with a separate carriage house, the 2 structures have been combined into a uniquely beautiful home. New kitchen, baths, and 2 story family room with a loft, private master bedroom suite,fireplace, 4-car attached garage, beautifully landscaped grounds, central air, security. Move right in to this lovely home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1905Year Built

8,538 sq ftLot Size

$462Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Phyllis Levin • Sagan Agency REALTORS®

Listed by • Sagan Agency REALTORS®

Bought with Judith Toner • Sagan Agency REALTORS®

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•Source:MLS PIN #71181536

Redfin Estimate

$1,532,227

$855K since sold in June 2011$20K since August

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This home's estimate is 9.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.69M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,385,000
A
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SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,400,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,089 sq ft
128 Ocean Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,105,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,170 sq ft
67 Millett Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,790,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,093 sq ft
39 Clifton Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$2,050,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths2,572 sq ft
31 Lincoln House Pt, Swampscott, MA 01907
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,408,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,492 sq ft
440 Puritan Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907

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Market trends in 01907, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$775K

$335 MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 278 Puritan Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71181536

Jun 15, 2011

Sold

$677,500

$204/sq ft

May 9, 2011

Contingent

—

Jan 24, 2011

Listed

$799,000

$241/sq ft

MLS PIN #70343016

Jul 15, 2006

Sold

$790,000

$238/sq ft

Apr 10, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Mar 7, 2006

Listed

$789,000

$238/sq ft

Cross the street to a sandy beach from this upscale nine room, four bedroom colonial and converted carriage house which has been expertly udated throughout with modern utility systems, custom granite kitchen, tile and marble bathrooms, dramatic two story great room, private master bedroom suite, a three car garage and professionally landscaped grounds. Quality features: thermal windows, central air, beautiful oak floors, security, home theater and more... Shown by appointment only

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,604 (+5.6%)

$379,700 + $693,900

$1,073,600

2022

$11,936 (+4.9%)

$322,700 + $607,600

$930,300

2021

$11,382 (−2.5%)

$265,800 + $559,000

$824,800

2020

$11,677 (−3.7%)

$265,800 + $550,800

$816,600

2019

$12,124 (−2.7%)

$246,800 + $550,800

$797,600

2018

$12,462 (−1.2%)

$246,800 + $532,100

$778,900

2017

$12,615 (+0.7%)

$220,700 + $502,200

$722,900

2016

$12,528 (+1.0%)

$220,700 + $502,200

$722,900

2015

$12,398 (+5.5%)

$220,700 + $502,200

$722,900

2014

$11,751 (−0.7%)

$189,900 + $438,500

$628,400

2013

$11,830 (+4.1%)

$189,400 + $438,500

$627,900

2012

$11,362 (+6.7%)

$189,400 + $442,200

$631,600

2011

$10,649 (−5.0%)

$199,300 + $442,200

$641,500

2010

$11,210 (+8.8%)

$237,300 + $442,900

$680,200

2009

$10,306

$275,300 + $443,400

$718,700

Tax history for 278 Puritan Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,604 (+5.6%)

$379,700 + $693,900

$1,073,600

2022

$11,936 (+4.9%)

$322,700 + $607,600

$930,300

2021

$11,382 (−2.5%)

$265,800 + $559,000

$824,800

2020

$11,677 (−3.7%)

$265,800 + $550,800

$816,600

2019

$12,124 (−2.7%)

$246,800 + $550,800

$797,600

2018

$12,462 (−1.2%)

$246,800 + $532,100

$778,900

2017

$12,615 (+0.7%)

$220,700 + $502,200

$722,900

2016

$12,528 (+1.0%)

$220,700 + $502,200

$722,900

2015

$12,398 (+5.5%)

$220,700 + $502,200

$722,900

2014

$11,751 (−0.7%)

$189,900 + $438,500

$628,400

2013

$11,830 (+4.1%)

$189,400 + $438,500

$627,900

2012

$11,362 (+6.7%)

$189,400 + $442,200

$631,600

2011

$10,649 (−5.0%)

$199,300 + $442,200

$641,500

2010

$11,210 (+8.8%)

$237,300 + $442,900

$680,200

2009

$10,306

$275,300 + $443,400

$718,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,191

Year built

1905

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2168632

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 7
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 99
Length: 9
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 165
Length: 11
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)

Dining Room Information
Area: 171
Length: 9
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Office Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 12
Width: 20
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Other Equipment: Intercom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom, Office, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,320
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Waterfront Features: Ocean, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,649
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Swampscott
High School: Swampscott

Location Information
Directions: Humphrey Street or Atlantic Ave to Puritan Road
UnparsedAddress: 278 Puritan Road, Swampscott MA 01907

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,191
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2168632

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Swampscott Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

Swampscott Middle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

Swampscott High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 60-74% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Swampscott, MA • 01907

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.46M – $1.76M

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Home values near 278 Puritan Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Puritan Road, Swampscott, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 8178 Sq. Ft.	$4,032,133
60 Puritan Lane, Swampscott, MA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 7708 Sq. Ft.	$2,073,236

Address	Redfin Estimate
259 Puritan Road, Swampscott, MA 7 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6055 Sq. Ft.	$2,542,193
260 Puritan Road, Swampscott, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4304 Sq. Ft.	$1,545,197

Address	Redfin Estimate
55 Puritan Lane, Swampscott, MA 10 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 9412 Sq. Ft.	$6,095,221
282 Puritan Road, Swampscott, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3665 Sq. Ft.	$1,296,879

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