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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,469 sqft$419/sqft
78 Flash Rd, Nahant, MA 01908
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.40 acresLot Size
1875Year Built
$419/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Attention Investors & Homeowners Ready to Put in the Work! Opportunity knocks in this prime in-town location just steps from Kelley Greens Golf Course & less than 1/4 mile to the beach! This 3-bed 1-bath home offers 1,469sq ft of living space & is ready for a full renovation, ideal for those seeking sweat equity or a custom coastal retreat. This property features a new roof (2022), large storage shed with potential to convert into a garage & possible hardwood flooring under the 2nd flr carpeting....Attention Investors & Homeowners Ready to Put in the Work! Opportunity knocks in this prime in-town location just steps from Kelley Greens Golf Course & less than 1/4 mile to the beach! This 3-bed 1-bath home offers 1,469sq ft of living space & is ready for a full renovation, ideal for those seeking sweat equity or a custom coastal retreat. This property features a new roof (2022), large storage shed with potential to convert into a garage & possible hardwood flooring under the 2nd flr carpeting. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers room to reconfigure or potentially add a first-floor 1/2 bath, expanding both functionality & value. Nestled in the charming seaside town of Nahant, just 14 miles from Boston, this home offers an unbeatable blend of coastal living, commuter convenience, & small-town charm. Whether you're looking to renovate & reside, flip, or hold as an investment, this home is a rare find in a sought-after location. Bring your vision & transform this diamond in the rough!
  • Listed by: Pozerycki Arpino Team • Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
  • Listed by: William Pozerycki • Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
  • Listed by: Linda Raftery Arpino • Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
Listing closed: 06/30/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73382143

Recent comparable sales

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$722,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

Nahant, MA

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Property Information for 78 Flash Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,526 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Nahant
  • Area: MA-Nahant
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1875
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,337 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Golf Course, Highway Access, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1469.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Lot Description: Easements
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Unpaved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Unpaved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Unpaved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 154.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 121.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet,Flooring - Laminate
  • Bathroom1 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 11.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 140.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 144.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 8.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 273.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Pantry,Exterior Access,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 140.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • 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: Owner has not lived in the home for many years. Home and property sold as-is all contents remaining. Possible hardwood under carpeting upstairs.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0015A B:0000 L:0020,2062976
  • Assessments: $822,500
  • Book: 29630
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Irregular
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 78 Flash Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73382143

$615,000
Jun 4, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73382143

Jun 4, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73382143

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73382143

$615,000
06/04/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73382143

06/04/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73382143

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

Public Records for 78 Flash Road

Taxable ValueLand$573,500Additions$249,000Total$822,500
Tax Record2025$7,526 ($627 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,469 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,469 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt752 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,337 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1875ZoningR2CountyESSEXAPNNAHA M:0015A B:0000 L:0020

Schools near 78 Flash Road

This home is within Nahant School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 78 Flash Road, Nahant, MA 01908
$615,000
3
1,469
17,337
4
2.5
2,023
6,011
2
1,720
$375,000
4
2
2,821
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3
1,500
6,000
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2
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