Prized location in the heart of Nahant, moments from beach and steps from center of town. Stately and striking, the home has preserved its elegant fin de siecle origin while offering a fully renovated interior supporting every need of modern 21st century living. With four expansive finished levels, nearly 8000sf of living space and sweeping water views from most rooms, there is room to roam and savor the incomparable setting amid one of the North Shore's most vibrant and enchanting communities. Updates include all new wiring and plumbing throughout; renovated 1st floor kitchen; restored 2-story entry and grand staircase; energy-efficient windows and restored antique windows; new roof, decks and patio; fully finished basement with kitchen and bath; landscaping, gardens and lawns to maximize ocean views and setting. This landmark home on a large corner lot offers a versatile floor plan with first/lower levels supporting aging in place and extended family stays. OH 3/26 & 3/27 10-12pm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1889Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Amanda Armstrong Group• Compass
Bought with Annie Wachtel• Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
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Market trends in 01908, MA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
94.8%
+0.3% MoM
Median sale price
$979K
$39K MoM
Avg. days on market
55d
15 days MoM
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5 MoM
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Sale history for 291 Nahant Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72955868
May 9, 2022
Sold
$1,800,000
$234/sq ft
Mar 22, 2022
Listed
$1,679,000
$219/sq ft
MLS PIN #71496859
May 10, 2013
Sold
$720,000
$94/sq ft
Apr 3, 2013
Contingent
—
Mar 21, 2013
Listed
$749,000
$98/sq ft
+15
Elegant home built in 1889 for a prominent Boston family. Dramatic 2 story entry way with mahogany staircase leading to 13 rooms, 7 bedrooms, 4 and 1/2 baths situated on a 23,436 sq.ft. corner lot. Wonderful period details including hardwood floors, built in custom cabinets and coffered ceiling in dining room, high ceilings with 7 original wood fireplaces each with custom detailed molding. Enclosed porch for nice ocean breezes & sweeping ocean views, only one block to the beach and Tudor wharf.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$13,963 (+4.1%)
$561,200 + $1,073,900
$1,635,100
2021
$13,417 (+3.0%)
$449,000 + $827,600
$1,276,600
2020
$13,024 (+3.0%)
$449,000 + $738,200
$1,187,200
2019
$12,646 (+6.4%)
$420,900 + $738,200
$1,159,100
2018
$11,881 (−2.1%)
$420,900 + $738,200
$1,159,100
2017
$12,136 (+16.5%)
$420,900 + $738,200
$1,159,100
2015
$10,415 (+32.0%)
$329,700 + $624,100
$953,800
2014
$7,890 (−10.5%)
$329,700 + $385,600
$715,300
2013
$8,819 (−11.9%)
$329,700 + $491,400
$821,100
2012
$10,006 (+3.7%)
$329,700 + $618,700
$948,400
2011
$9,653 (−2.9%)
$346,600 + $618,700
$965,300
2010
$9,945 (+0.2%)
$456,000 + $599,700
$1,055,700
2009
$9,923
$533,200 + $630,100
$1,163,300
Tax history for 291 Nahant Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$13,963 (+4.1%)
$561,200 + $1,073,900
$1,635,100
2021
$13,417 (+3.0%)
$449,000 + $827,600
$1,276,600
2020
$13,024 (+3.0%)
$449,000 + $738,200
$1,187,200
2019
$12,646 (+6.4%)
$420,900 + $738,200
$1,159,100
2018
$11,881 (−2.1%)
$420,900 + $738,200
$1,159,100
2017
$12,136 (+16.5%)
$420,900 + $738,200
$1,159,100
2015
$10,415 (+32.0%)
$329,700 + $624,100
$953,800
2014
$7,890 (−10.5%)
$329,700 + $385,600
$715,300
2013
$8,819 (−11.9%)
$329,700 + $491,400
$821,100
2012
$10,006 (+3.7%)
$329,700 + $618,700
$948,400
2011
$9,653 (−2.9%)
$346,600 + $618,700
$965,300
2010
$9,945 (+0.2%)
$456,000 + $599,700
$1,055,700
2009
$9,923
$533,200 + $630,100
$1,163,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.