$1,101,692Average Value$537Average Price per Sq Ft12Homes For Sale
Nahant offers coastal living just across the causeway
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. 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.’”
Long Beach in Nahant is a favorite spot for surfing and relaxing on the sand.
Several homes in Nahant offer residents picturesque waterfront views.
With its extensive coastline, Nahant is a highly desirable place to live.
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Limited inventory and high demand keep home prices competitive
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.
Larger homes and mansions are a notable feature of Nahant’s residential areas.
Cross-gabled homes are a common architectural feature in Nahant.
Nahant features spacious lots with contemporary homes throughout the town.
The Nahant Country Club provides a beautiful venue for events, including weddings.
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Outdoor activities range from sailing to bird watching
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.
Residents and visitors alike in Nahant often pause to enjoy the town’s ocean views.
Many surfers in Nahant find that the colder months bring the best waves for a hang ten.
Residents enjoy walks along the beach by Nahant Bay near Lower Broadway.
Residents in Faye’s Estate, Nahant, often bike to nearby beaches in Lynn.
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Limited shopping and dining options with more variety in nearby towns
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.
Tides Restaurant in Nahant is known for drinks, dinner, and scenic ocean views.
Turnstone Market in Nahant offers a variety of household essentials for quick shopping trips.
Residents of Nahant can stop by Turnstone Market to grab coffee or a quick bite to eat.
Seaside Pizza in Nahant is a popular spot to enjoy a slice while taking in waterfront views.
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Education through Swampscott Public Schools
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.
Johnson Elementary School provides education in the neighborhood of
Nahant.
Swampscott Middle School has an overall rating of A- on Niche.
Swampscott High School has an overall rating of A- on Niche.
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Transportation options into Boston
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.
Residents along Fayette Street in Nahant use scenic Route 1A for quick trips to Logan Airport.
Bus stops throughout Nahant offer scenic views of the North Shore of Massachusetts.
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On average, homes in Nahant, MA sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Nahant, MA over the last 12 months is $850,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Oceanfront living at its best: three bedrooms, direct beach access, and unobstructed water views from nearly every room. This fully renovated Nahant home is built around the ocean. the main level opens through a wall of sliders to a deck with stairs to the beach, complete with a gas fireplace in the living room and an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, high-end appliances, and radiant
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Are you ready for a fresh start in one of Massachusetts’ most beautiful coastal communities? I’m thrilled to share this brand-new construction home located on the picturesque peninsula of Nahant. Here, you can truly embrace the joys of coastal living—imagine waking up every morning surrounded by sandy beaches, just steps away from the renowned Kelley Greens Golf Course.Right behind the house,
Oceanfront living at its best: three bedrooms, direct beach access, and unobstructed water views from nearly every room. This fully renovated Nahant home is built around the ocean. the main level opens through a wall of sliders to a deck with stairs to the beach, complete with a gas fireplace in the living room and an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, high-end appliances, and radiant
Inviting ocean breezes in this charming beach front retreat are welcoming you to the sea side community of Nahant! Beach accessible from your back yard patio. Updated kitchen with granite counter tops, SS appliances, LVP flooring and a half bath. Living room with gas fire place, dining room with built in china cabinet. The first floor sunroom over looks the back yard and patio, surrounded in sea
A coastal gem steps to sandy beaches. Enter thru the foyer to an elegant sunny living rm w/nw gas fireplce, hrdwd flrs, recessed lighting & picture window. The open flr plan flows into a spacious dining rm & chef's kitchen that has white cabinetry, granite cntrs, subway tile & ss appliances. It is perfect for entertaining. Next, an oversized family rm that exudes coastal charm w/soft colored
Welcome to 51 Fox Hill Rd, an exceptional opportunity in the desirable Big Nahant neighborhood, just moments from Short Beach. This newly rebuilt home offers 2,351 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The exterior showcases Hardie siding in Monterey taupe with cedar accents and black-framed windows, creating a timeless coastal aesthetic. Inside, the
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Perched atop a crest with sweeping ocean views, this remarkable Nahant residence blends timeless character with adaptable living spaces. Originally a church built by the craftsman behind the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, it now serves as an unforgettable showcase home w/careful eye to details, maximum serenity, and a graceful flow of sun-filled rooms. The main level features a open concept family
Expansive ocean views greet you from nearly every room in this stunning coastal home,thoughtfully designed to maximize your connection to the sea. The open-concept living and dining area showcases a wall of ocean-facing windows—perfectly framing sunsets and the Boston skyline. A renovated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a granite peninsula, and seamless flow for effortless
Nestled in one of Nahant’s most charming seaside neighborhoods, this home offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and modern comfort with beautiful ocean views. This inviting home features a bright, open floor plan designed for easy living and effortless entertaining.The main living area flows seamlessly from the kitchen to the dining and living spaces, creating a sun-filled setting ideal for
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PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Welcome to coastal living in Nahant. This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers approximately 1,500 sq ft of flexible living space, ideal as a primary residence, second home, or high-performing Airbnb investment. Featuring gas heat, central gas, and a cozy fireplace, the home provides year-round comfort and efficiency. The versatile layout supports multiple sleeping
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the North Shore’s most architecturally significant estates. Commissioned in 1880 by merchant Thomas Howe & designed by Wait & Cutter, this commanding Queen Anne masterpiece has been meticulously restored, honoring its Gilded-Age grandeur while reimagining it for today’s discerning lifestyle. Spanning 10,820 sq ft across 4 levels, it offers 8 beds,
One of the North Shore’s most significant Queen Anne residences, 51 Cliff Street—also known as the George Duncan House—is a stunning Gilded Age estate with ocean views in two directions. Rebuilt in 1898 by British aristocrat Lord Duncan, the nearly two-acre grounds were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and feature a pergola, red brick balustrades, and terracotta urns. The grand entry hall leads
Set on 1.23 acres of private waterfront looking out to Nahant’s iconic Egg Rock, this historic estate was built ca. 1890 by well-known builder Joseph T. Wilson, who constructed many of the North Shore’s grandest homes during the late 1800’s era of ‘summer cottages.’ The grandeur of the original mansion remains intact, its spectacular architecture and rich period detail preserved while
Welcome to your furnished, short term seaside sanctuary—a captivating one floor apartment, perched directly on the water’s edge, where every room offers breathtaking views of the ocean. Imagine waking up to the gentle sunrise painting the horizon in hues of gold and pink, and later, savoring the mesmerizing sunset as it casts its warm glow over the waves, listening to the drone of a passing
Discover this Colonial style estate situated on over 2.6 acres of private land. The welcoming front porch leads into a grand foyer that opens to a spacious living room featuring a beautiful fireplace & large windows that flood the space w/natural light. The living room seamlessly flows into an expansive dining room w/sizable glass doors and an outside deck perfect for entertaining large family
Spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath first-floor unit available now at 60 Tudor St in Lynn.This apartment features a kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances including range, dishwasher, microwave, disposal, and refrigerator. In-unit washer and dryer for ultimate convenience. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, with a stylish updated bathroom featuring a stone
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