$4,495,000

51 Cliff St Nahant, MA 01908

Estimated payment $25,762/month

Total Views 8,862
8 Beds
8.5 Baths
7,792 Sq Ft
$577 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Swampscott High School Rated A-
  • Ocean View
  • 1.93 Acre Lot

About This Home

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 last Earl of Camperdown, 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 to soaring ceilings, 11 fireplaces, exquisite period details, oversized living spaces, and multiple en-suites. Two separate apartments offer flexibility for guests. The longtime residence of the renowned artist Norman Laliberte, whose works grace the Smithsonian, this coastal retreat includes shared ownership of Nahant’s most beautiful private beach. A rare blend of history, artistry, and seaside elegance.

Listing Agent

Annie Wachtel

Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead Listed on: 06/28/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,171

Year Built

  • Built in 1898 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.93 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Stone Wall
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Queen Anne Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Vertical Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 7,792 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Picture Window
  • Entryway
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 11 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Gallery

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Patio

Additional Homes

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2062503

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • East Point/Big Nahant Subdivision

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,171

Year Built

Built in 1898 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Queen Anne
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Subdivision Name: East Point/Big Nahant
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Other, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Dining Area, Country Kitchen, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Entry Hall, Gallery, Home Office, Live-in Help Quarters, Accessory Apt., Sitting Room
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 11
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Dressing Room, Wainscoting
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 342
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Wainscoting
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 178.2
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 193.2
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Wainscoting
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 150.799999999
  • Full Bathrooms: 8
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 9
  • Total Bathrooms: 8.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - 3/4, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Dressing Room, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 420
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 74.7
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 47.699999999
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 38.08
  • Room Dining Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Wainscoting, Lighting - Pendant, Decorative Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 369
  • Room Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Features: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Family Room Area: 321
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 188.65
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 363.3
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Wainscoting
  • Room Office Level: Main
  • Room Office Area: 85.199999999
  • Room Office Features: Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Garage Access
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 7792
  • Living Area: 7792
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 576.87
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 576.87

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vertical Siding
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Other
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, Direct Access, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private,Deeded Rights)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2062503
  • Zoning: R1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.93
  • Lot Size Area: 1.93
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 84240
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 238

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Book Number: 33786

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • Waterview: Ocean, Private, Public, Walk to

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $23,171 $2,532,400 $1,060,800 $1,471,600
2024 $22,243 $2,452,400 $980,800 $1,471,600
2023 $21,404 $2,354,700 $948,800 $1,405,900
2022 $20,614 $2,105,600 $840,300 $1,265,300
2021 $18,573 $1,767,200 $808,300 $958,900
2020 $18,247 $1,663,400 $808,300 $855,100
2019 $18,148 $1,663,400 $808,300 $855,100
2018 $16,230 $1,583,400 $728,300 $855,100
2017 $16,578 $1,583,400 $728,300 $855,100
2016 $15,494 $1,472,800 $648,300 $824,500
2015 $15,340 $1,404,800 $580,300 $824,500
2014 $14,921 $1,352,800 $528,300 $824,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2025 06/28/25 For Sale $4,495,000 -- $577 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73398131

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NAHA-000003C-000000-000047

Massachusetts Essex County Nahant 01908

51 Cliff St, Nahant, MA

This home is located at 51 Cliff St, Nahant, MA 01908 and is currently priced at $4,495,000, approximately $576 per square foot. This property was built in 1898. 51 Cliff St is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Johnson Elementary School, Swampscott Middle School, and Swampscott High School.

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