One of Nahant’s most unique waterfront offerings, perched on a dramatic oceanfront point with 270° views of Egg Rock, Nahant Bay, Short Beach, Swampscott & beyond. Enjoy sweeping ocean vistas and a sheltered coastal setting with sunrise and sunset views from nearly every room. Renovated 4BR, 4.5BA with office and walk-out lower level featuring wet bar, wine refrigeration, hot tub, outdoor shower, and private beach access. Walls of glass and open-concept living maximize water views; fireplaced living room opens to oceanfront Trex deck with cable railings. Extensive recent upgrades include Hardie siding on the ocean-facing side and enhanced exterior finishes. Attached 2-car garage. Primary suite offers cathedral ceilings, ocean-view balcony, walk-in closet, ensuite bath. Rare direct beach access and true year-round waterfront living. A one-of-a-kind coastal retreat offering unmatched privacy, protected bay frontage, and dramatic ocean living just minutes to Boston.
Sold for $2,100,000
$2,100,000
12 Lafayette Ter, Nahant, MA 01908
4beds
3,067sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
9,104 Square Feet Lot
$2,038,500 Zestimate®
$685/sqft
$5,648 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,038,500
$1.94M - $2.14M
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Rare direct beach accessPrivate beach accessEnhanced exterior finishesOcean-view balconyEnsuite bathSweeping ocean vistasSheltered coastal setting
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Listed by:
Haley Paster Scimone 781-367-5523,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 781-631-8800
Bought with:
Elizabeth Carlson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73536748
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony / Deck, Deck - Exterior
- Level: Second
- Area: 323
- Dimensions: 19 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Wet Bar, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Slider
- Level: Basement
- Area: 475
- Dimensions: 25 x 19
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Balcony / Deck, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Living room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Deck - Exterior, Open Floorplan, Slider
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 315
- Dimensions: 15 x 21
Office
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom, Office
- Flooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,067
- Total interior livable area: 3,067 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,433
- Finished area below ground: 634
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite, Covered
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite, Covered Patio/Deck, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Shower
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Ocean, Private Water View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Private,Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Ocean, Harbor, Dock/Mooring, Frontage, Direct Access, Private, Ocean, Direct Access, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach
Lot
- Size: 9,104 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:0017 B:0000 L:0012,2063063
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Nahant
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $685/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,471,200
- Annual tax amount: $13,461
- Date on market: 7/19/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Sold | $2,100,000-2.3%$685/sqft |
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| 7/5/2026 | Pending sale | $2,150,000$701/sqft |
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| 6/21/2026 | Contingent | $2,150,000$701/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,150,000+87%$701/sqft |
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| 1/1/2021 | Sold | $1,150,000$375/sqft |
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| 9/4/2019 | Sold | $1,150,000-7.6%$375/sqft |
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| 5/27/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,245,000+119.4%$406/sqft |
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| 5/28/1999 | Sold | $567,500+36.4%$185/sqft |
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| 4/30/1996 | Sold | $416,000+63.1%$136/sqft |
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| 11/17/1994 | Sold | $255,000$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,461 +1.2% | $1,471,200 +0.3% |
| 2024 | $13,304 +3.4% | $1,466,800 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $12,861 | $1,414,800 |
| 2022 | $12,861 +8.1% | $1,414,800 +25% |
| 2021 | $11,894 -4.9% | $1,131,700 -0.8% |
| 2020 | $12,511 +10.4% | $1,140,500 +9.8% |
| 2019 | $11,334 +12.7% | $1,038,900 +5.9% |
| 2018 | $10,059 -2.1% | $981,400 |
| 2017 | $10,275 +2.8% | $981,400 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $9,997 +2.3% | $950,300 +6.1% |
| 2015 | $9,777 -1% | $895,300 |
| 2014 | $9,875 +2.7% | $895,300 |
| 2013 | $9,616 +1.8% | $895,300 |
| 2012 | $9,445 +2.2% | $895,300 -3.1% |
| 2011 | $9,239 +0.4% | $923,900 -5.4% |
| 2010 | $9,198 +2.1% | $976,400 -7.5% |
| 2009 | $9,008 -1% | $1,056,000 -3.3% |
| 2008 | $9,097 +32.6% | $1,092,100 +13.2% |
| 2007 | $6,858 +6.5% | $964,500 +8.9% |
| 2006 | $6,440 +3.7% | $885,800 +12.1% |
| 2005 | $6,209 +2.1% | $790,000 +9.6% |
| 2004 | $6,082 +1.2% | $720,600 +9.4% |
| 2003 | $6,009 +2.2% | $658,900 +44.7% |
| 2000 | $5,881 +47.1% | $455,500 +47.7% |
| 1996 | $3,997 | $308,400 |
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Neighborhood: 01908
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- Nahant
- 01908
- 12 Lafayette Ter
