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$1,777,000
New Listing

5 Cottage St
Nahant, MA01908

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
4
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
3,008
SqFt
$591
/SqFt
1875
Built
County:
Essex
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Rare coastal retreat on a quiet dead-end street in Nahant with ocean views & a fully renovated luxury interior. Located outside the flood zone, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offering 3,000+ sq ft blends the charm of the original 1875 architecture with thoughtfully executed modern upgrades throughout. The designer chef’s kitchen features custom Remy Shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops & a full Thermador appliance suite. Extensive 2025–26 renovations include new electrical service, high-efficiency HVAC, upgraded insulation & air sealing, energy-efficient lighting, new roofing & premium James Hardie siding. White oak flooring & restored historic architectural details create a warm, elevated aesthetic. Enjoy ocean breezes & water views from the elevated farmer’s porch. The unique T-shaped .47-acre lot with Winter Street access offers exceptional space & privacy with potential for a garage with ADU, pool, or expanded outdoor living—creating a generational coastal estate opportunity.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,777,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
3,008 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.46 Acres
Year Built 
1875
MLS® Number 
73506019
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$9,470
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Other
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
28 minutes agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
10 hours agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.46
Disclosures 
Property is outside the flood zone. Buyer and buyer’s agent to perform own due diligence. Per Town of Nahantthe T-shaped parcel MAY offer potential for a carriage house/garage ADUpooletc. Parcel extends to Winter Street; all uses and boundaries are subject to buyer/buyer agent verification.
Foundation 
Concrete PerimeterBlockStone
Green Energy Efficient 
Thermostat
Parking 
PavedOff StreetDriveway
Parking Spaces 
4
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
2108
SqFt Below 
900
SqFt Total 
3008
Style 
Colonial
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
R2
Interior Features
Appliances 
Gas Water HeaterOvenENERGY STAR Qualified RefrigeratorENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
Basement 
FullFinishedWalk-Out AccessInterior Entry
Cooling 
Ductless
Electric 
Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
TileHardwood
Heating 
Ductless
Laundry Features 
Washer Hookup
Window Features 
Insulated Windows
Bathroom 1 
Level - Basement
Bathroom 2 
Level - First
Bathroom 3 
Level - Second
Bedroom 2 
Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Level - Basement
Dining Room 
Level - First
Family Room 
Level - Basement
Kitchen 
Level - Main
Living Room 
Level - First
Master Bedroom 
Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Frame
Exterior 
Storage
Lot Features 
Gentle Sloping
Patio And Porch 
PorchPatio
Roof 
RubberAsphalt
View 
OceanWaterScenic
Waterfront Features 
Ocean Front
Waterview 
OceanWaterScenic
Windows/Doors 
Insulated Windows
Community Features
Community Features 
Tennis Court(s)ParkGolf
Financing Terms Available 
Contract
Roads 
Paved
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Johnson Elementary
Middle School
Swampscott
High School
Swampscott
Listing courtesy of Tish Lentine of Keller Williams Realty Evolution



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