Your Dream Beach House Awaits in Madequecham | Escape to the serenity of Madequecham at this private coastal retreat, where sweeping moorland vistas and distant ocean views create the perfect Nantucket backdrop. Set on over an acre of land, this exceptional property offers the ideal blend of privacy, flexibility, and beachside living just moments from the shoreline. The upside-down main house is thoughtfully designed to maximize the views, featuring an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area with soaring cathedral ceilings and french doors that open to an expansive second-floor deck—perfect for morning coffee, sunset cocktails, and effortless indoor-outdoor entertaining. A spacious loft provides additional sleeping or living space, while the first floor offers three comfortable bedrooms, two full baths, and access to a generous deck. Adding tremendous value and versatility is the detached two-bay garage with a fully permitted one-bedroom apartment above, ideal for hosting family and friends, accommodating extended stays, or generating rental income. Surrounded by Nantucket's unspoiled natural beauty, the property offers ample room for a future pool and cabana, creating the opportunity to design your perfect true beach oasis. Whether you're seeking a peaceful summer escape, an investment property, or a year-round residence, this Madequecham gem offers the rare combination of privacy, proximity to the beach, and endless potential.
For sale
$3,595,000
3 Wigwam Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554
4beds
2,116sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
1.16 Acres Lot
$3,433,000 Zestimate®
$1,699/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached two-bay garageUpside-down main houseExpansive second-floor deckThree comfortable bedroomsDistant ocean viewsSweeping moorland vistasSoaring cathedral ceilings
- 62 days
- 1,259
- 39
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chandra Miller,
Maury People Sotheby's International Realty
Source: LINK,MLS#: 93251
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Stove: GE/Cafe oven, Jenn-Air stove top, Washer: GE
Features
- Ins, OSh, Floor 1: The first floor features one primary bedroom ensuite, and 2 bedrooms that utilize a full hall bath, mudroom and laundry area, and multiple access points to the outdoor deck and external stairun that brings you to your second floor deck with both vista and views., Floor 2: Designed to capture the surrounding views, the second floor offers an open-concept living room with cathedral ceilings, a full galley style kitchen complete with center island, a dining area, powder room, and access to a spacious deck perfect for outdoor entertaining with waterviews., Floor 3: The loft provides a versatile bonus space ideal for overflow, a home office, gym, or a cozy sitting area.
- Flooring: Wood/Pine
- Basement: None, crawl.
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,116
- Total interior livable area: 2,116 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Yes, shelled driveway
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Exterior features: Deck, Garden, Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: D/Oc
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Frontage type: None
Lot
- Size: 1.16 Acres
- Features: Yes
Details
- Additional structures: Existing 4 bedroom septic system. Bunkroom is a virtual rendering. Garage tenant in place until April 2027, pays 3, 495.00 per month + electric.
- Parcel number: 52
- Zoning: LUG3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1983
- Major remodel year: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cbl
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: *This property is exempt from the HOA*
Location
- Region: Nantucket
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,699/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,328,500
- Annual tax amount: $7,265
- Date on market: 7/15/2026
- Listing agreement: E
Estimated market value
$3,433,000
$3.26M - $3.60M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,595,000-1.5%$1,699/sqft |
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| 6/27/2024 | Listing removed | $3,649,000$1,724/sqft |
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| 12/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,649,000+65.9%$1,724/sqft |
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| 9/22/2020 | Listing removed | $2,199,000$1,039/sqft |
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| 9/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $2,199,000+48.3%$1,039/sqft |
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| 5/24/2019 | Sold | $1,482,500-9.6%$701/sqft |
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| 1/1/2019 | Listing removed | $1,640,000$775/sqft |
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| 9/25/2018 | Price change | $1,640,000-8.4%$775/sqft |
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| 4/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,790,000$846/sqft |
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| 12/12/2017 | Listing removed | $1,790,000$846/sqft |
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| 8/2/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,790,000+51.1%$846/sqft |
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| 8/7/2015 | Sold | $1,185,000-12.2%$560/sqft |
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| 6/12/2015 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+83.7%$638/sqft |
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| 11/21/2001 | Sold | $735,000$347/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,835 +4.5% | $2,083,700 -0.3% |
| 2024 | $6,540 +11.6% | $2,089,600 +14.4% |
| 2023 | $5,861 +0.9% | $1,825,800 +17.6% |
| 2022 | $5,808 +2% | $1,552,900 -1% |
| 2021 | $5,695 +15.8% | $1,568,800 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $4,916 +2.7% | $1,424,800 |
| 2019 | $4,787 -3.2% | $1,424,800 +1.7% |
| 2018 | $4,943 +8.1% | $1,400,300 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $4,573 +12.8% | $1,349,000 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $4,053 -4.9% | $1,206,300 +2.2% |
| 2015 | $4,260 -21.9% | $1,180,100 -18.7% |
| 2014 | $5,458 +5.9% | $1,451,600 +3.4% |
| 2013 | $5,155 -4.7% | $1,404,500 -6% |
| 2012 | $5,407 +1.1% | $1,493,600 |
| 2011 | $5,347 +2.4% | $1,493,600 -13.9% |
| 2010 | $5,222 -8.2% | $1,734,800 -15.9% |
| 2009 | $5,690 +47.6% | $2,061,700 +42.8% |
| 2008 | $3,855 +7.2% | $1,443,800 |
| 2007 | $3,595 +3.2% | $1,443,800 +17.8% |
| 2006 | $3,482 +1% | $1,225,900 +17.3% |
| 2005 | $3,449 +16.9% | $1,045,000 +10.9% |
| 2004 | $2,951 +56.8% | $942,700 +71.3% |
| 2003 | $1,882 +3.1% | $550,400 +18.8% |
| 2001 | $1,825 | $463,300 |
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