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Listing broker remarks

Town & Country. The one you’ve been waiting for has arrived.Singular in its setting, scale, and design, 141 Main Street is unlike anything else on Nantucket. A grand approach from Upper Main Street introduces the celebrated George C. Gardner House, an elegant 1835 Greek Revival and one of the island’s most treasured historic residences. Meticulously preserved in keeping with its architectural significance, the property brings together historic grace, thoughtful design, and gracious modern living.Extraordinary natural light fills every level of the main residence, while beautifully conceived living spaces create an effortless, open flow among the kitchen, dining, family, and sitting rooms, all extending naturally to the gardens and grounds. Four en suite bedrooms enjoy individual access to the pool, while the exceptional separation of space provides privacy for family and guests. The primary living space encompasses the entire third floor and is distinguished by a sensational outdoor living room with expansive decking overlooking the pool, gardens, and privately owned open space beyond. A private primary suite and office or sitting room complete this remarkable retreat.Believed to have been Nantucket’s first pool, it was reoriented on the grounds by the current owners and now sits perfectly at the back of the property. Easily accessible from both the main residence and the separate three-bedroom guest cottage, the pool and surrounding grounds create an exceptional setting for outdoor living and entertaining.Set on more than half an acre with mature gardens, a private courtyard, pool, and guest cottage, the estate offers the scale and seclusion of a country property in the heart of Town. A stroll down Main Street’s cobblestones leads to Nantucket’s celebrated restaurants, boutiques, galleries, museums, waterfront, and enduring island culture.It is impossible to compare 141 Main Street to anything else on the island. Its setting, provenance, privacy, and pristine condition place it in a category of its own—the ultimate expression of gracious in-Town living and your own private island resort in downtown Nantucket.— Compass

Key details

  • 6,078 sq ft
  • 24,715 lot sq ft
  • 7 beds
  • 9.5 baths
  • 1835 built
  • $5,264 / sq ft
  • $24,000 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠6⁠5⁠3⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
141 Main Street
Town
Nantucket, MA
ZIP
02554
Deed (Bk/Pg)
1566 / 331

Historic designations

National Register
Nantucket Historic District
Local Historic District
Nantucket Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
Gardner, George C. House

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Town

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.