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Listing broker remarks

$145,000 PRICE REDUCTION! Experience “Beach Life” at the iconic Wedding Cake House! Just steps from sandy beaches, this beautifully updated, sun-filled 5-bedroom, 5-bath residence offers spectacular Boston skyline views and easy access to local restaurants. Designed with flexibility in mind, the versatile layout is ideal for multigenerational living, extended family, guests, or a blended-family lifestyle, with a finished walkout lower level offering exceptional additional living and entertaining space. A potential first-floor bedroom suite and a third-floor bedroom/office with private balcony add even more options. High ceilings, a chef’s kitchen, multiple decks, fenced yard with irrigation, and two-car garage enhance everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy fireworks over Boston and views stretching toward the South Shore. Updated systems throughout. A distinctive coastal home with space, flexibility, and an incredible location—now offered at an exciting new price.— The Proper Nest Real Estate

Key details

  • 4,175 sq ft
  • 10,032 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 1874 built
  • $562 / sq ft
  • $24,468 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠1⁠3⁠0⁠5⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
90 Puritan Road
Town
Swampscott, MA
ZIP
01907
Deed (Bk/Pg)
40749 / 70

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Brown, James H. - Cochrane, John House · includes SWA.493, SWA.D

What this means for buyers →

Map

Neighborhood: Point location

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.