About this home
Rare Oceanfront Queen Anne Victorian Estate | Beachhurst | Boston Skyline Views directly on the ocean just 11 miles from Boston, this magnificent shingle-style home offers an unparalleled oceanfront lifestyle. Featuring 6 bedrooms (4 ensuite), & multiple outdoor spaces, the home is designed for grand entertaining and relaxed coastal living. Wake to sweeping views of Boston's glittering skyline, harbor islands, and open sea from nearly every room. Direct access to Eisen Beach puts sand and surf at your doorstep. The chef's kitchen opens via French doors straight to the water, while the wraparound covered porch and pergola invite endless hours of coastal enjoyment. The original craftsmanship designed by Richard Morris Hunt shines with inlaid hardwood floors, hand-carved balusters, stained-glass entry doors, rich wood paneling & multiple ornate fireplaces. Swampscott's most iconic oceanfront home with green lawn, all just minutes from the commuter rail with direct service to Boston.
Listing last checked: Listing updated:
Listed by Beth Dickerson · Gibson Sotheby's International Realty · MLS #73507578
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Details at a glance
Interior6 property facts
- Rooms
- 17
- Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Wood, Tile, Hardwood
- Basement
- Yes · Partial, Partially Finished
- Fireplaces
- 10
Building4 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1895
- Parking
- 7
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Land & utilities6 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.36 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Waterfront
- Y
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- A1
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $38,942
- Assessment year
- 2026
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$25,241 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $21,996
- Property tax
- $3,245
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $38,942. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
Price and status timeline
- Exp
$4,999,000 · Feb 17, 2025
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Automated value estimate $5,198,430
Estimated range $4,509,632–$5,887,227.
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