Located in downtown Nantucket, this historic gem, circa 1812, features 10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and three floors with over 4,500 sf with all the expected charm of yesteryear. Among the many original details are raised panel wainscotting, four panel doors with vintage hardware, wide pine and fir flooring, multiple fireplaces, raised panel interior window shutters and multiple cast iron claw foot bath tubs. HDC approved plans are in hand for a roof walk (20'x9.5') which would lend expansive views of Nantucket Harbor and the Sound. This treasure of a property welcomed many guests and visitors to the island as The Easton House Inn. 17 North Water Street offers an opportunity to enjoy living in the heart of Nantucket Town.
Sold for $4,250,000
$4,250,000
17 N Water St, Nantucket, MA 02554
10beds
4,522sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1812
5,035.54 Square Feet Lot
$4,326,000 Zestimate®
$940/sqft
$7,147 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,326,000
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Listed by:
Penny Dey,
Atlantic East Nantucket Real Estate
Bought with:
Lisa Sherburne
Atlantic East Nantucket Real Estate
Source: LINK,MLS#: 91002
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 8
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- OFHW
Appliances
- Included: Stove: Frigidaire, Washer: 2 GE Washers
Features
- Irr, Floor 1: Enter through the original pumpkin pine front door to a spacious, sunny front hall with closets with built ins. Notice the high ceilings and original trim work. Pass beyond to the generous formal dining room featuring a fireplace, built-in cupboards and two walk in pantries. At the back of this first level, the spacious eat-in kitchen is dominated by a spectacular Rumford fireplace complete with floor to ceiling brickwork, a wide timber mantel, wrought iron kettle holders and two beehive ovens. The kitchen also offers a large laundry area with two washers and one dryer, a walk-in pantry, a hidden door to the auxiliary stairway and access to the back porch and rear yard. Finishing off the first floor are two very generous guest bedrooms with en suite bathrooms., Floor 2: Travel up the front stairwell to the second floor which boasts five en suite bedrooms, a study, high ceilings and an additional full bathroom., Floor 3: Bedroom with private full bath (shower) and harbor views. Two additional bedrooms share a hallway bath. Large area at the rear of the house that could be turned into finished space. Access to the roof. Roof walk (190 sf) with panoramic views of Nantucket Harbor and Sound has been approved by the HDC.
- Flooring: Antique wide pine, fir
- Basement: Unfinished basement. Additional 1554 square feet.
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: 5
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,522
- Total interior livable area: 4,522 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No
Features
- Exterior features: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hbr, Snd
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Harbor
- Frontage type: None
Lot
- Size: 5,035 sqft
- Features: Easement Across The Rear Of The Lot Running To 15 North Water Street, To Remain Unbuildable. The Property Is Adjacent To The New White Elephant Village Residences, Currently Under Construction, Located At 19 North Water Street. There Are Proposed Plans For Renovation Of 17 North Water Street Available By Nantucket Residential Designer Benjamin Normand., Yes
Details
- Additional structures: None.
- Parcel number: 49 (portion of)
- Zoning: ROH
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/stone
Condition
- Year built: 1812
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Town
- Water: Town
- Utilities for property: Cbl
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Nantucket
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: E
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $4,250,000-1.2%$940/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Pending sale | $4,300,000$951/sqft |
Source: LINK #91002 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2025 | Contingent | $4,300,000$951/sqft |
Source: LINK #91002 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2025 | Price change | $4,300,000-7.5%$951/sqft |
Source: LINK #91002 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2024 | Price change | $4,650,000-4.1%$1,028/sqft |
Source: LINK #91002 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2024 | Price change | $4,850,000-17.1%$1,073/sqft |
Source: LINK #91002 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $5,850,000+33%$1,294/sqft |
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| 10/13/2023 | Sold | $4,400,000-12%$973/sqft |
Source: LINK #90740 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2023 | Pending sale | $4,998,000$1,105/sqft |
Source: LINK #90410 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2023 | Contingent | $4,998,000$1,105/sqft |
Source: LINK #90410 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $4,998,000-4.8%$1,105/sqft |
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| 6/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2023 | Price change | $5,250,000-4.5%$1,161/sqft |
Source: LINK #90198 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $5,500,000$1,216/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,684 | $3,300,200 -3.3% |
| 2024 | $10,684 | $3,413,500 +16.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $2,925,300 +3.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $2,827,100 +4.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $2,698,900 +6.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $2,543,700 |
| 2019 | -- | $2,543,700 +25.9% |
| 2018 | -- | $2,019,800 +10.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $1,827,400 +4.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $1,745,700 +9.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $1,594,300 -27.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $2,208,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $2,208,800 -12.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,522,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $2,522,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $2,522,700 +30.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,932,000 +18.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,631,400 +8.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,506,700 +31.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,144,700 |
| 2001 | $4,510 | $1,144,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02554
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NANantucket Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Cyrus Peirce Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Nantucket High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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- Nantucket County
- Nantucket
- 02554
- 17 N Water St
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