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Listing broker remarks

Location, Location, Location! Spacious inside and out this lovely 5 bedroom, 4 bath, Vineyard style home is in one of Nahant's most sought areas of Big Nahant!This home has a spacious versatile floor plan with gleaming hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, and an abundance of natural light. From multiple decks, enjoy sea breezes, sunshine, tranquility, family and friend gatherings.The kitchen with granite peninsula flows into an open dining area with fireplace. Lofted ceilings and tall windows enhance the natural light and beautiful outdoor views.The walk out garden level offers 2 bedrooms with full bath for guests, in-law, au pair suite or ADU. Once lived in by a legendary lighthouse keeper, the house is offered with architectural plans for the expansion that preserved the historic footprint and stone lined foundation. Modest updates await a future creative redesign with equity building potential. Landscaped yard of over 17,000 sq. ft. next to the protected Nahant Audubon Sanctuary,is the perfect haven for migratory songbirds. Oversized 2 car garage with ample parking and room to entertain, this unique home is the ideal coastal retreat with access to beaches, parks, playgrounds, sailing, kayaking, tennis and Kelly Greens Golf Course. Only 11 miles to Boston with easy access by road, rail or ferry!— Nahant Associates, Inc.

Key details

  • 4,215 sq ft
  • 17,616 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1900 built
  • $354 / sq ft
  • $11,179 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠3⁠7⁠5⁠7⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
174 Willow Rd
Town
Nahant, MA
ZIP
01908

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Neighborhood: Big Nahant

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.