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Listing broker remarks

Updated seaside home, just steps to nearby beach, restaurants and shops. Charm and updates combine with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, ocean views and easy access to commuter train and schools. All at the right price. High ceilings, classic hardwoods and loads of light. New windows, doors, circuit breakers and bulkhead replaced 2012. New Roof and High-Efficiency Gas Heating and Hot Water System 2013. Fiberglass insulation installed in attic 2024. Multiple other upgrades throughout. See attached Feature Sheet. Open tiled kitchen features Wolf gas range and mudroom/driveway access. Spacious living and dining rooms. Generous Primary Bedroom offers water views and 2 closets. 2 additional bedrooms w/ closets and a tiled full bath complete the 2nd level. Lower-level full basement is open and bright. Includes full laundry, updated utilities, perimeter drain system, great storage and bulkhead access to rear yard. Easy access to sandy beach.— William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Key details

  • 1,140 sq ft
  • 1,995 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1911 built
  • $592 / sq ft
  • $7,178 2027 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠8⁠5⁠8⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
32 PURITAN ROAD
Town
Swampscott, MA
ZIP
01907
Deed (Bk/Pg)
33264 / 8

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Taylor, James - Finnegan, John House · includes SWA.1613, SWA.C

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Swampscott

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.