Sunshine, surf, sand & tranquility. Your coastal lifestyle & a peaceful community await you. Tucked on a private side street with ocean views, this exceptional 1875 home is thoughtfully reimagined while honoring its architecture. Soaring 10ft ceilings, a grand staircase, wide white oak floors & curated designer finishes create timeless elegance. The chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz counters, a Thermador appliance suite. Sunlight & ocean views fill every level, while the expansive farmer’s porch captures sea breezes & stunning skies. A rare .47-acre dual frontage lot outside the flood zone generously allows for further property enhancement. Near to beaches, boating, many outdoor activities & the nearby Boston ferry. The lower level is setup for an inlaw suite, however, there is an option to recreate a garage space. A home designed to welcome you back from the pace of the city, the demands of travel or work--with ocean air, timeless craftsmanship & understated luxury.
For sale
Price cut: $28K (6/12)
$1,749,000
5 Cottage St, Nahant, MA 01908
5beds
3,008sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1875
0.46 Acres Lot
$1,670,300 Zestimate®
$581/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Thermador appliance suiteOcean viewsCurated designer finishesCustom cabinetryGrand staircaseWide white oak floorsQuartz counters
- 68 days |
- 759 |
- 23 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tish Lentine 978-882-4644,
Keller Williams Realty Evolution 978-887-3995
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73506019
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Level: Basement
- Area: 210.07
- Dimensions: 20.17 x 10.42
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Basement
- Area: 52.78
- Dimensions: 7.92 x 6.67
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 60
- Dimensions: 12 x 5
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Slider
- Level: First
- Area: 179.6
- Dimensions: 16.08 x 11.17
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller, Gas Stove
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 284
- Dimensions: 24 x 11.83
Heating
- Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
- Laundry: Second Floor, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathroom - With Tub, Storage, Bathroom, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,008
- Total interior livable area: 3,008 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,108
- Finished area below ground: 900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Water
- Waterfront features: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: M:0006 B:0000 L:0020,2062590
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block, Stone
- Roof: Rubber,Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1875
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Conservation Area, Marina
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Nahant
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $581/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,035,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,470
- Date on market: 4/23/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Exclusions: Staging And Personal Belongings
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,670,300
$1.59M - $1.75M
$3,734/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $1,749,000-1.6%$581/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,777,000+119.4%$591/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Sold | $810,000-4.7%$269/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73347719 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2025 | Contingent | $850,000$283/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $850,000$283/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,470 +3.4% | $1,035,000 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $9,163 +9% | $1,010,300 +9.2% |
| 2023 | $8,410 | $925,200 |
| 2022 | $8,410 +12.1% | $925,200 +29.7% |
| 2021 | $7,500 +2.9% | $713,600 +7.4% |
| 2020 | $7,287 +9.7% | $664,300 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $6,643 +6.4% | $608,900 |
| 2018 | $6,241 -2.1% | $608,900 |
| 2017 | $6,375 +7.9% | $608,900 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $5,908 +4.3% | $561,600 +8.3% |
| 2015 | $5,662 -1% | $518,500 |
| 2014 | $5,719 +2.7% | $518,500 |
| 2013 | $5,569 +1.1% | $518,500 -0.7% |
| 2012 | $5,507 +6.2% | $522,000 +0.7% |
| 2011 | $5,184 +5.5% | $518,400 -0.6% |
| 2010 | $4,914 -1.7% | $521,700 -11% |
| 2009 | $4,998 -0.9% | $585,900 -3.3% |
| 2008 | $5,045 +12.7% | $605,700 -3.8% |
| 2007 | $4,476 +6.6% | $629,500 +9% |
| 2006 | $4,199 +4.1% | $577,600 +12.5% |
| 2005 | $4,035 +3.5% | $513,400 +11.1% |
| 2004 | $3,900 +1.8% | $462,100 +10% |
| 2003 | $3,832 +14.4% | $420,200 +61.9% |
| 2000 | $3,351 -2.4% | $259,600 -2% |
| 1996 | $3,432 | $264,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01908
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Johnson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Lynn Vocational Technical InstituteGrades: PK-3,5-12Distance: 3 mi
- 4/10Fredrick Douglass Collegiate AcademyGrades: 9-11Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Johnson Elementary
- Middle: Swampscott
- High: Swampscott
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- Massachusetts
- Essex County
- Nahant
- 01908
- 5 Cottage St
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