Jose Rojas
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(781) 404-3627
76 Total Sales
1 in Nahant
$525,000 Price
About Nahant, MA
While documenting the sounds of a neighboring town in his poem “The Bells of Lynn,” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow painted a picture of cows walking along the beach in Nahant at sunset.
“O curfew of the setting sun! … Over the shining sands the wandering cattle homeward. Follow each other at your call, O Bells of Lynn!” He was struck by the beauty of seeing the cattle walk along the shore as bells from Lynn rang through the air. These sunsets are not just a relic of Longfellow’s 19th-century life. People who live in Nahant today can still watch those sunsets every night – with or without the cows.
Nahant is a small island off the coast of Lynn that’s only accessible by a causeway that cuts through the bay. In this concealed community, people run along the beach in the morning, take their dogs to Doggie Beach in the afternoon and order UberEats to their houses in the evening. Neighbors love the wide-open grassy spaces, the beaches and the secluded feel. No one can park on the street in Nahant without a resident sticker.
“There’s a saying, ‘take your blood pressure before you go on the island,’” says Judi Moccia, sales specialist at Real Estate and Company and a resident of Nahant for nearly 40 years. “When you go over the causeway, you exhale. It’s like, ‘ooh, I’m home.’”
Driving down the causeway, the skyline of Boston is visible on the right. Homes here include penthouse condominiums in 19th century buildings for $375,000, contemporary houses with stone exteriors on the water for $2 million, split-entry houses for $820,000 and partially brick raised ranch-style homes for $1 million.
It’s hard to find a house for sale here, Moccia says. People tend to hold onto their properties because they like the area so much. “If you’re lucky enough to live here, you kind of hit the lottery,” she says.
People here golf at Kelley Greens Golf, which has golf leagues, a restaurant and memberships for both residents and non-residents. They race sailboats through the Nahant Dory Club and learn how to kiteboard at Nahant Long Beach, which has some of the best wave riding in Massachusetts. There’s a public library that looks like a historic church with its stone exterior and glass floors, and the Nahant Heritage Trail, which links Short Beach to Bailey’s Hill.
Neighbors order pizza from Seaside Pizza and eat baked scallops and fried seafood platters at Tides Restaurant & Pub. When they tire of those two, they go to either Swampscott or Marblehead. The town has a gourmet grocery store called Turnstone Market, but supermarkets like Stop & Shop and Price Rite are just over the causeway in Lynn.
Kids who live in Nahant attend Johnson Elementary School for prekindergarten through sixth grade. After graduating, they go to school in nearby Swampscott through a bus that picks them up in Nahant. The Swampscott school district has an A-minus from Niche, and both Swampscott Middle School and Swampscott High School also score an A-minus.
Nahant is located 15 miles north of Boston on the North Shore. Once you exit the island from the causeway, it’s just a few minutes to Route 1, which runs down to Boston and up to the New Hampshire border. Nahant is a special remote island with a backdrop of Boston that locals describe as a true seaside paradise.
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Nahant Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Nahant, MA sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Nahant, MA over the last 12 months is $917,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$969,000
Median Sale Price
$917,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$904,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,284,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$759,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-$4
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$531
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Months of Supply
4.10
Average Home Value
Top Schools in Nahant, MA
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Best Public Elementary Schools
#1 Johnson Elementary School
B+
Niche
#2 Swampscott Middle School
B+
Niche
7
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#3 Paul Revere Innovation School
C+
Niche
5
GreatSchools
#4 William R. Fallon School
C
Niche
#5 Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School
C+
Niche
4
GreatSchools
#6 Drewicz Elementary School
C-
Niche
4
GreatSchools
#7 E.J. Harrington School
C-
Niche
4
GreatSchools
#8 Washington Elementary School
C-
Niche
2
GreatSchools
#9 William P Connery Elementary School
C-
Niche
2
GreatSchools
Best Public Middle Schools
#1 Swampscott Middle School
B+
Niche
7
GreatSchools
#2 Garfield Middle School
C+
Niche
5
GreatSchools
#3 Susan B. Anthony Middle School
C+
Niche
4
GreatSchools
#4 Breed Middle School
C
Niche
4
GreatSchools
#5 Rumney Marsh Academy
C+
Niche
3
GreatSchools
#6 Marshall Middle School
C-
Niche
3
GreatSchools
#7 Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School
1
GreatSchools
Best Public High Schools
#1 Swampscott High School
A-
Niche
8
GreatSchools
#2 Revere High School
B
Niche
3
GreatSchools
#3 Classical High School
B-
Niche
2
GreatSchools
#4 Lynn English High School
C+
Niche
2
GreatSchools
#5 Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School
1
GreatSchools
Agents Specializing in this Area
Agent Spotlight
Julie TsakirgisJulie Tsakirgis brings an unparalleled wealth of experience accumulated over four decades as the principal Broker of RE/MAX Property Shoppe. Her seasoned perspective transcends conventional approaches to real estate delving into the intricate balance between supply and demand dynamics. With an acute awareness of how swiftly the real estate landscape can shift, Julie’s out of the box pricing strategies as a strong listing agent, ensure that your property remains competitive in a market that evolves by the minute and as a buyer agent ensure that your offer is presented most competitively .In addition to her acute market acumen, Julie’s keen eye for detail as a listing agent extends to the preparation of your property for marketing maximizing its potential to yield the highest returns and as a buyer’s agent extends to the preparation of your offer to purchase to yield an accepted offer within the buyer’s limitations. Backed by a robust network of industry professionals, she and her group orchestrate a meticulous preparation process to ensure that your property and your offer to purchase takes center stage with an impeccable presentation
Moreover, as a proud MA and NH affiliate of the globally esteemed RE/MAX brand and as a broker associate with The Keyes Company of Boca Raton FL, Julie embodies excellence in every aspect of her service, including involvement with Luxury Presence Globally. Her commitment to Helping Families For 41 Years underscores her dedication to making a positive impact, one transaction at a time.
When you choose The JULIE TSAKIRGIS GROUP to sell or purchase a home, you’re not just hiring real estate agents you’re partnering with trusted advisors who are passionate about changing lives and ensuring that your real estate journey is nothing short of exceptional. Say yes to the JULIE TSAKIRGIS GROUP, and embark on a transformative experience where your property’s and your offer to purchase ‘s potential is maximized, and your satisfaction is guaranteed.
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Moreover, as a proud MA and NH affiliate of the globally esteemed RE/MAX brand and as a broker associate with The Keyes Company of Boca Raton FL, Julie embodies excellence in every aspect of her service, including involvement with Luxury Presence Globally. Her commitment to Helping Families For 41 Years underscores her dedication to making a positive impact, one transaction at a time.
When you choose The JULIE TSAKIRGIS GROUP to sell or purchase a home, you’re not just hiring real estate agents you’re partnering with trusted advisors who are passionate about changing lives and ensuring that your real estate journey is nothing short of exceptional. Say yes to the JULIE TSAKIRGIS GROUP, and embark on a transformative experience where your property’s and your offer to purchase ‘s potential is maximized, and your satisfaction is guaranteed.
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Jose Rojas
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Julie Sagan
Julie Sagan
Responds QuicklySagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty
(781) 460-6318
73 Total Sales
1 in Nahant
$600,000 Price
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Hudson Santana
Hudson Santana
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
(339) 229-6926
549 Total Sales
2 in Nahant
$935K - $1.1M Price Range
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The Reference Group
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The Reference Group
Responds QuicklyReference Real Estate
(351) 666-4678
265 Total Sales
1 in Nahant
$1,120,000 Price
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Maggie Lawler
ML
Maggie Lawler
Responds QuicklyMGS Group Real Estate LTD
(607) 317-7741
17 Total Sales
1 in Nahant
$1,590,000 Price
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Bill Lau
Bill Lau
Responds QuicklyWindsor Real Estate LLC
(781) 549-9606
43 Total Sales
1 in Nahant
$1,000,000 Price
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