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Open Friday 5-7:30pm & Sat 10:30am-12N. Take a drive along the Atlantic coastline, steer your way to 5 Cottage St. Sited on a knoll, this unique property offers a rare invitation: work in the city, live by the sea. This luxury coastal estate blends timeless New England character with room to grow, ideal for families craving space, light, & a slower pace without sacrificing sophistication or convenience. 10ft ceilings, tall windows, gorgeous curved staircase & luxurious modern upgrades. This completely refurbished 5BR home is designed with flexibility to include multi generational living. The layout is perfect for entertaining with a comfortable flow from main living area to the expansive front porch & the relaxing back patio. You'll be delighted to be the master chef in this kitchen - island seating for 5+ -Thermador appliances & so many custom cabinets! . Privacy, ocean air, privacy & a genuine sense of calm are all found here. This is a home for those with a clear vision of how home should be, those ready to write their next chapter by the water. Rooms a plenty offer WFH, studio & study spaces. Nahant values its small town vibes. Strolls lead straight to the sea, sunrises & sunsets, Boston's skyline & more. Just 15 miles to Boston, the ferry will get you there quickly. 8 Parks offer plenty of play options from sports to swings. Nahant is home to Kelley Greens, the Dory Club, Nahant Country Club, NU Marine Science Center, and multiple private beaches. While Nahant is MA's smallest town by land area, it offers a rich cultural & civic history - from grazing ground to summer resort to coastal defense. Sailing, surfing, golf & tennis - all the fun activities are here. Come explore this significant tombolo & tour this exceptional property.— Keller Williams Realty Evolution

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Key details

  • 3,008 sq ft
  • 19,907 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1875 built
  • $581 / sq ft
  • $9,470 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠0⁠6⁠0⁠1⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
5 Cottage St
Town
Nahant, MA
ZIP
01908
Deed (Bk/Pg)
42734 / 22

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
East Nahant

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Neighborhood: 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.