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$1,749,000
104 Days On Site

5 Cottage St
Nahant, MA 01908

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
4
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
3,008
SqFt
$581
/SqFt
1875
Built
County:
Essex

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Take a drive along the Atlantic coastline, steer your way to 5 Cottage St. Sited on a knoll, this unique property offers a rare invitation: work in the city, live by the sea. This luxury coastal estate blends timeless New England character with room to grow, ideal for families craving space, light, & a slower pace without sacrificing sophistication or convenience. 10ft ceilings, tall windows, gorgeous curved staircase & luxurious modern upgrades. This completely refurbished 5BR home is designed with flexibility to include multi generational living. The layout is perfect for entertaining with a comfortable flow from main living area to the expansive front porch & the relaxing back patio. You'll be delighted to be the master chef in this kitchen - island seating for 5+. Thermador appliances & so many custom cabinets! Privacy, ocean air, privacy & a genuine sense of calm are all found here. This is a home for those with a clear vision of how home should be, those ready to write their next chapter by the water. Rooms a plenty offer WFH, artist studio & study spaces. Nahant values its small town vibes. Strolls lead straight to the sea, sunrises & sunsets, Boston's skyline & more. Just 15 miles to Boston, the ferry will get you there quickly. 8 Parks offer plenty of play options from sports to swings. Nahant is home to Kelley Greens, the Dory Club, Nahant Country Club, NU Marine Science Center, and multiple private beaches. While Nahant is MA's smallest town by land area, it offers a rich cultural & civic history - from grazing ground to summer resort to coastal defense. Sailing, surfing, tree climbing, kite flying, golf & tennis - all the fun activities are here. Come explore this significant tombolo & tour this exceptional property.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,749,000
Days On Site 
104 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
3,008 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.46 Acres
Year Built 
1875
MLS® Number 
73506019
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$9,470
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Other
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 months agoPrice changed to $1,749,000
2 months agoStatus changed to Active
3 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.46
Disclosures 
Prop is outside the flood zone. Buyer & BA to perform own due diligence. Per Town of Nahantthe T-shaped parcel MAY offer potential for a gar. ADUpooletc. Parcel extends to Winter Street; all uses & boundaries are subject to buyer/BA verification. Seller has never resided at property.
Foundation 
Concrete PerimeterBlockStone
Green Energy Efficient 
Thermostat
Parking 
PavedOff StreetDriveway
Parking Spaces 
6
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
2108
SqFt Below 
900
SqFt Total 
3008
Style 
Colonial
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
R2
Interior Features
Appliances 
Gas Water HeaterOvenENERGY STAR Qualified RefrigeratorENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
Basement 
FullFinishedWalk-Out AccessInterior Entry
Cooling 
DuctlessZoned
Electric 
Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living Room
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
TileHardwood
Heating 
DuctlessZoned
Interior 
StorageWalk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features 
Washer Hookup
Window Features 
Insulated Windows
Bathroom 1 
Dimensions - 7.916666666x6.666666666Level - BasementArea - 52
Bathroom 2 
Level - First
Bathroom 3 
Dimensions - 12x5Level - SecondArea - 60
Bedroom 2 
Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 20.166666666x10.416666666Level - BasementArea - 210
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 16.083333333x11.166666666Level - FirstArea - 179
Family Room 
Level - Basement
Kitchen 
Level - Main
Living Room 
Dimensions - 24x11.833333333Level - FirstArea - 284
Master Bedroom 
Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Frame
Exterior 
Storage
Lot Features 
Gentle Sloping
Other Structures 
Storage
Patio And Porch 
PorchPatio
Roof 
RubberAsphalt
View 
OceanWaterScenic
Waterfront Features 
Ocean Front
Waterview 
OceanWaterScenic
Windows/Doors 
Insulated Windows
Community Features
Community Features 
Tennis Court(s)ParkGolf
Financing Terms Available 
Contract
Roads 
Paved
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Johnson Elementary
Middle School
Swampscott
High School
Swampscott
Listing courtesy of Tish Lentine of Keller Williams Realty Evolution



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