$589,900
SOLD SEP 18, 2025

38 Puritan Rd Swampscott, MA 01907

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,540 Sq Ft
4,748 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$383 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Waterfront
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Swampscott High School Rated A-
  • Custom Closet System
  • 3-minute walk to Fishermans Beach

About This Home

As of September 2025

38 Puritan Road is nestled in one of Swampscott’s most desirable seaside neighborhoods. Just moments from the Beach, this character-filled 3 bed, 1.5 bath home offers endless potential for a buyer or investor with vision. The main level features a spacious living room, welcoming foyer, and a formal dining room that could be converted into a first-floor bedroom and a half bath. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a laundry room with the flexibility to become a bedroom or office and a full bath. With a newer heating system, some updated windows, and a tiered deck offering coastal views, this home presents a rare chance to reimagine and restore a classic just steps from the sand. Showings Showings begin at the commuter open house Thursday, July 10th 5:00pm-6:30pm, Saturday 12th &13th 11:00am-1:00pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hope Addorisio

Lamacchia Realty, Inc. Listed on: 07/08/2025

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Hope Addorisio

Lamacchia Realty, Inc. Listed on: 07/08/2025

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,934

Year Built

  • Built in 1865

Lot Details

  • 4,748 Sq Ft Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned A4

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,540 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Ocean Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Stone Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Bulkhead
  • Balcony
  • Covered Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Stanley Elm Elementary School
  • Swampscott Mid Middle School
  • Swampscott High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0019 B:0190 L:0,2167855

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Fisherman's Beach Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,934

Year Built

Built in 1865

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1865
  • Subdivision Name: Fisherman's Beach
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1540
  • Living Area: 1540
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2314
  • MAIN SO: AN2314

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Covered
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Ocean, Frontage, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Waterview Flag: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0019 B:0190 L:0,2167855
  • Zoning: A4
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4748
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7934

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • Waterview: Ocean

MLS Schools

  • High School: Swampscott High
  • Elementary School: Stanley Elm
  • Middle Or Junior School: Swampscott Mid

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2025
Closed on
Sep 18, 2025
Sold by
Shepherd Ft and Shepherd
Bought by
Fundamental Equipment Llc
Seller's Agent
Hope Addorisio
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Hope Addorisio
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
List Price
$589,900
Sold Price
$589,900
Views
90

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
83.94%
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Outstanding Balance
$838,515
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$184,222

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2012
Sold by
Shepard Edward P
Bought by
Shepard Ft and Shepherd

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1993
Sold by
Trickey Edith
Bought by
Shepherd Edward P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $589,900 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $840,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $144,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/18/2025 09/18/25 Sold $589,900 0.0% $383 / Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2025 07/08/25 For Sale $589,900 -- $383 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,934 $691,700 $383,600 $308,100
2024 $7,643 $665,200 $359,200 $306,000
2023 $7,191 $612,500 $326,500 $286,000
2022 $6,785 $528,800 $277,500 $251,300
2021 $6,548 $474,500 $228,600 $245,900
2020 $6,734 $470,900 $228,600 $242,300
2019 $6,630 $436,200 $212,200 $224,000
2018 $6,827 $426,700 $212,200 $214,500
2017 $6,760 $387,400 $189,800 $197,600
2016 $6,714 $387,400 $189,800 $197,600
2015 $6,644 $387,400 $189,800 $197,600
2014 $6,480 $346,500 $163,300 $183,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73401270

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SWAM-000019-000190