Charming Sconset home with large yard, this retreat blends classic Nantucket character with comfortable modern living. A rose-draped front porch welcomes you in, while the west-facing rear deck invites evenings spent enjoying beautiful sunsets on the horizon. With 2,056 square feet of well-maintained living space, four bedrooms, and three bathrooms, the home offers an ideal layout for family gatherings or effortless entertaining. Central air conditioning ensures year-round comfort, and a proven rental history makes this a smart investment as much as a personal sanctuary.
For sale
$4,390,000
78 Baxter Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554
4beds
2,056sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
8,955 Square Feet Lot
$4,204,600 Zestimate®
$2,135/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central air conditioningWest-facing rear deckThree bathroomsLarge yardFour bedroomsRose-draped front porch
- 22 days |
- 964 |
- 34 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Daryl Westbrook,
Westbrook Real Estate
Source: LINK,MLS#: 93096
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- GFHA
Appliances
- Included: Stove: Electric, Washer: yes
Features
- A, AC, Disp, Ins, Irr, OSh, Floor 1: The first floor opens with a welcoming entry hall, with a guest bedroom to the right. To the left, a sun-filled living room flows into the dining room, creating an easy, open rhythm for everyday living and entertaining. A galley kitchen connects the communal spaces with quiet efficiency, opening on the far side into a cozy family room with a fireplace. Sliding doors lead directly to the deck, great for dining out and morning coffee. A Jack & Jill bathroom serves both the family room and guest bedroom., Floor 2: Upstairs, the primary suite occupies one side of the home with ocean views offering with its own dedicated bath. On opposite side, two additional bedrooms share a well-appointed bathroom.
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full basement accessible via interior staircase and exterior bulkhead, offering generous storage throughout. High ceilings with the ability to add living space.
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: yes
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,056
- Total interior livable area: 2,056 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: yes
Features
- Exterior features: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: D/Oc
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Frontage type: None
Lot
- Size: 8,955 Square Feet
- Features: None Known, Yes
Details
- Parcel number: 41
- Zoning: SR20
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Town
- Water: Town
- Utilities for property: Cbl
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Nantucket
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,135/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,819,953
- Annual tax amount: $9,053
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Listing agreement: E
Estimated market value
$4,204,600
$3.99M - $4.41M
$7,403/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,390,000+48.3%$2,135/sqft |
Source: LINK #93096 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2021 | Sold | $2,960,000$1,440/sqft |
Source: LINK #88548 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2021 | Listed for sale | $2,960,000+123.2%$1,440/sqft |
Source:  Listing Information Network, Inc. Nantucket #88548 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2001 | Sold | $1,326,000$645/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,675 +6.7% | $2,644,778 +1.8% |
| 2024 | $8,133 +7.6% | $2,598,478 +10.4% |
| 2023 | $7,556 | $2,354,023 +78.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $1,320,789 +1.5% |
| 2021 | $4,723 +5.2% | $1,301,000 |
| 2020 | $4,488 +2.7% | $1,301,000 |
| 2019 | $4,371 +11.8% | $1,301,000 +17.5% |
| 2018 | $3,908 +2.1% | $1,107,200 -1.9% |
| 2017 | $3,827 -38.1% | $1,129,000 -38.6% |
| 2016 | $6,182 +70.3% | $1,839,800 +83% |
| 2015 | $3,630 -56.8% | $1,005,600 -55% |
| 2014 | $8,411 +2.4% | $2,237,100 |
| 2013 | $8,210 +20.9% | $2,237,100 +19.3% |
| 2012 | $6,788 +1.1% | $1,875,100 |
| 2011 | $6,713 +11.5% | $1,875,100 -6.3% |
| 2010 | $6,023 +1.1% | $2,001,000 -7.3% |
| 2009 | $5,959 +3.4% | $2,159,200 |
| 2008 | $5,765 +7.2% | $2,159,200 |
| 2007 | $5,376 +11.3% | $2,159,200 +27% |
| 2006 | $4,829 -8.2% | $1,700,200 +6.7% |
| 2005 | $5,261 +13.2% | $1,594,100 +7.4% |
| 2004 | $4,647 -4.9% | $1,484,600 +3.9% |
| 2003 | $4,884 +43.9% | $1,428,200 +65.7% |
| 2001 | $3,395 | $861,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02554
Nearby schools
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- NANantucket Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 7.1 mi
- 6/10Cyrus Peirce Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.1 mi
- 5/10Nantucket High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.1 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Nantucket County
- Nantucket
- 02554
- 78 Baxter Rd
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