5 Cottage St

Nahant, MA 01908

$1,749,000
Price
5
Beds
3,008 Sq. Ft.
$581 / Sq. Ft.
3,008
Sq. Ft.
$581
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Sunshine, surf & community. Summer in Nahant is filled with events you will love! This weekend is a road race, field day fun & a wharf party too. This gorgeous home is on a private side street with ocean views & only steps to the shoreline. 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,...Sunshine, surf & community. Summer in Nahant is filled with events you will love! This weekend is a road race, field day fun & a wharf party too. This gorgeous home is on a private side street with ocean views & only steps to the shoreline. 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 air & views fill every level, while the expansive farmer’s porch captures stunning sunrises. 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 with timeless craftsmanship & understated luxury.
  1. Listed by Tish Lentine • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Property Details for 5 Cottage Street

Town
Nahant
Area
MA-Nahant
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

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LISTING UPDATED: 07/06/2026 11:49 AM

Property Details for 5 Cottage Street

StatusActive
MLS #73506019
Days on Market75
Taxes$9,470 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1875
CountyEssex County
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Building Information for 5 Cottage Street

Stories-Year Built1875Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 19,907 SF

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$9,505 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,715

Property Taxes

$789

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 5 Cottage Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Conservation Area, Marina
  • Living Area: 3008.0
  • Color: Light Mist
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Johnson Elementary
  • High School: Swampscott
  • Middle School: Swampscott
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - With Tub, Storage, Bathroom, Bonus Room
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Rubber, Asphalt/Composition Shingles
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean
  • Waterview Features: Ocean
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: SESS
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 210.069444444
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 20.166666666
  • Bedroom5 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom5 Width: 10.416666666
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 52.777777777
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.916666666
  • Bathroom1 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.666666666
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 60.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 179.597222222
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Slider
  • Dining Room Length: 16.083333333
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.166666666
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • 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
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 284.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.833333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Prop is outside the flood zone. Buyer & BA to perform own due diligence. Per Town of Nahant,the T-shaped parcel MAY offer potential for a gar. ADU,pool,etc. Parcel extends to Winter Street; all uses & boundaries are subject to buyer/BA verification. Seller has never resided at property.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:0006 B:0000 L:0020,2062590
  • Assessments: $1,035,000
  • Block: 0
  • Book: 42734
  • Lot: 20
  • Map: 6
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 7
  • Heat Zones: 7
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 5 Cottage Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 11, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73506019

$1,749,000—
Apr 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73506019

$1,777,000—
May 23, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558532864

$810,000

+118.7% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/11/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73506019

$1,749,000
04/23/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73506019

$1,777,000
05/23/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558532864

$810,000

+118.7% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5 Cottage Street

Taxable ValueLand$640,800Additions$394,200Total$1,035,000
Tax Record2025$9,470 ($789 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,008 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,008 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,100 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,907 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1875ZoningR2CountyESSEXAPNNAHA M:0006 B:0000 L:0020Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Cottage Street

This home is within Nahant School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Johnson Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Swampscott Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Swampscott High School
Public - 9 to 12
Hadley Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Johnson Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Swampscott Middle School
Public5 to 8

Swampscott High School
Public9 to 12

Hadley Elementary School
PublicK to 4

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 5 Cottage Street, Nahant, MA 01908

5 Cottage Street is a single family home for sale in Nahant, MA 01908. This property was listed for sale on April 23, 2026 by Keller Williams Realty Evolution, it's currently listed at $1,749,000. It has been on the market for a total of 75 days and was last sold on May 23, 2025. This listing's school districts are Nahant School District, Swampscott School District. Nearby schools include Johnson Elementary School, Swampscott Middle School and Swampscott High School. 5 Cottage Street is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 3,008 sqft single family home built in 1875.

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