Nahant Real Estate

Just 14 miles north from the center of Boston, Nahant (pronounced “nut-HAUNT”) offers stunning coastline and a classic small-town experience. With fewer than 4,000 residents, Nahant is one of the smallest towns on the North Shore. Most of its 15.5 square miles is water - - in fact, the name Nahant is derived from the Native American phrase for “almost an island.” Nahant’s rocky cliffs, beaches and vast ocean views attracted Boston’s elite families in the late 1800s and many of these homes still stand today. Nahant Road is lined with historic houses. For the prospective buyer, Nahant offers ample water views and well regarded schools at extremely competitive prices for the Boston area. Families are drawn to its relaxed pace and hilly, seaside setting.   Read more about Nahant.

Nahant Homes & Condos For Sale

Nahant Homes & Condos For Sale June 8, 2023
7
Listed
99
Avg. DOM
$516.27
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$1,060,000
Med. List Price
7 Properties
4
Beds
4F11/2
Baths
6,842
Sq.Ft.
2005
Year Built
79
Days on Site
73090465
MLS
FIRST SHOWINGS WITH OPEN HOUSES 12-2PM SAT MAY 7 AND SUN MAY 8. OFFERS DUE TUES MAY 10 AT 12PM! Just 40 steps from the beach, this spectacular property is made with the finest materials and...
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
5,795
Sq.Ft.
1829
Year Built
59
Days on Site
73097245
MLS
With many recent updates, this home offers the best in luxury living as you would expect in an exceptional property. Beautifully sited on 1.36 acres it offers spacious rooms, high ceilings and...
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,545
Sq.Ft.
1931
Year Built
51
Days on Site
73099503
MLS
Stunning oceanfront home w/spectacular sunrise + sunset views across the bay. Impeccable styling + improvements recently completed in this magnificent home, offering 5 levels of views+living space....
Open 6/10
223 Nahant Rd Nahant,  MA 01908
$1,060,000
Neighborhood: Big Nahant
3
Beds
3
Baths
4,082
Sq.Ft.
1962
Year Built
39
Days on Site
73105184
MLS
Welcome to this beautiful Coastal location just 13 miles from Boston with easy access to Nahant Beaches and Kelly Green golf course! This Spacious Home with over 4,000 sq ft of Living Space offers a...
Open 6/11
96 Wilson Rd Nahant,  MA 01908
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,643
Sq.Ft.
1920
Year Built
15
Days on Site
73116314
MLS
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This 3-bedroom, 2 full bath home is waiting for you! Enjoy your morning coffee or sunset dinners on the first or second floor porches overlooking the beach. Only 11...
Open 6/10
17 Simmons Road Nahant,  MA 01908
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,720
Sq.Ft.
1928
Year Built
9
Days on Site
73116755
MLS
FABULOUS VIEWS! Searching for a cute-as-can-be-home w/oceanview deck, steps to the beach? Here it is! Perched atop a hill, this adorable home has views from nearly every angle! Main level has a sunny...
3
Beds
2
Baths
986
Sq.Ft.
1920
Year Built
450
Days on Site
72953889
MLS
HIGHLY DESIRABLE, Don't miss out on this Gorgeous home, hardwood floors, granite countertops fully renovated reflected living area does not include the extra 600 sq ft in the lower level

More About Nahant

 Nahant Location

Nahant is one of the few towns in Massachusetts that only touches one other town by land. Though often referred to as an “island,” Nahant is connected by causeway to the city of Lynn. Its water rights border Revere, Winthrop, and Boston. The lack of commercial services in Nahant gives it a true island feel although it’s relatively easy to get to Lynn and Swampscott for other conveniences. The area along the west side, between Black Rock Point and Bass Point is the most populated area of town. Route 439 of the MBTA bus system loops within town before moving onto Lynn and providing access to Central Square, home for a stop along the Newburyport/Rockport Line of the MBTA which goes into Boston’s North Station. The nearest highways include U.S. Route 1 in Saugus and I-95 and Route 128 in Peabody.

Nahant Recreation

Nahant is home to ten beaches as well as a number of small parks and the Kelly Greens Golf Course. Short Beach is one of the most popular beaches in town and is only accessible through a Nahant beach sticker. Waves are gentle and the walk to the sea is gradual, allowing kids and adults to easily adjust to the water. The adjoining Heritage Trail winds through marsh and woods while a paved walkway spans Short Beach and is ideal for walkers, dogs, and runners. Sailing along the coast is also a popular family pastime. Historic sites include a restored Coast Guard station now in use as a community center as well as recently revamped World War II bunkers which house the town’s vehicles.

Nahant History

Nahant was first settled in 1630 by the Puritans although most of its growth took place in the 1800s. The town separated from Lynn when the temperance movement threatened its summer resort trade in 1853. In the late 1800s Nahant operated some of the country’s first amusement parks and was a summer retreat for the wealthy, including Boston’s elite families - the Cabots, Lodges, and Lowells. The poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and scientist Louis Agassiz all summered in Nahant. Much of that culture remains in the town's historic preservations and in Northeastern University’s siting its Marine Science Center on Nahant. Despite its closeness to the ocean, Nahant was also the site of the first lawn tennis match on East Point, leading many historians to wonder about the number of lost tennis balls floating in the ocean.

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