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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
3,899 sq ftLot Size
$537Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lise Danforth• Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
Bought with Beth Sager Group• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS FROM NEARLY EVERY ROOM OF THIS RECENTLY UPDATED EIGHT ROOM, FOUR BEDROOM COLONIAL WITH A MODERN KITCHEN, FIRST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, GRACIOUS FOYER, REAR DECK, GARAGE & EASY CARE GROUNDS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,900 (+5.5%)
$251,700 + $421,200
$672,900
2022
$7,488 (−3.2%)
$220,200 + $363,400
$583,600
2021
$7,735 (−2.7%)
$204,500 + $356,000
$560,500
2020
$7,947 (+11.4%)
$204,500 + $351,200
$555,700
2019
$7,136 (−0.8%)
$188,800 + $280,700
$469,500
2018
$7,190 (−1.3%)
$188,800 + $260,600
$449,400
2017
$7,287 (+0.7%)
$177,000 + $240,600
$417,600
2016
$7,237 (+1.0%)
$177,000 + $240,600
$417,600
2015
$7,162
$177,000 + $240,600
$417,600
2014
$7,164 (−0.7%)
$141,600 + $241,500
$383,100
2013
$7,218 (+0.5%)
$141,600 + $241,500
$383,100
2012
$7,185 (+6.3%)
$153,400 + $246,000
$399,400
2011
$6,760 (+1.3%)
$161,200 + $246,000
$407,200
2010
$6,673 (+4.0%)
$165,200 + $239,700
$404,900
2009
$6,414
$196,600 + $250,700
$447,300
Tax history for 8 Ocean Vw
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,900 (+5.5%)
$251,700 + $421,200
$672,900
2022
$7,488 (−3.2%)
$220,200 + $363,400
$583,600
2021
$7,735 (−2.7%)
$204,500 + $356,000
$560,500
2020
$7,947 (+11.4%)
$204,500 + $351,200
$555,700
2019
$7,136 (−0.8%)
$188,800 + $280,700
$469,500
2018
$7,190 (−1.3%)
$188,800 + $260,600
$449,400
2017
$7,287 (+0.7%)
$177,000 + $240,600
$417,600
2016
$7,237 (+1.0%)
$177,000 + $240,600
$417,600
2015
$7,162
$177,000 + $240,600
$417,600
2014
$7,164 (−0.7%)
$141,600 + $241,500
$383,100
2013
$7,218 (+0.5%)
$141,600 + $241,500
$383,100
2012
$7,185 (+6.3%)
$153,400 + $246,000
$399,400
2011
$6,760 (+1.3%)
$161,200 + $246,000
$407,200
2010
$6,673 (+4.0%)
$165,200 + $239,700
$404,900
2009
$6,414
$196,600 + $250,700
$447,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.