Once in a lifetime you discover a place where your soul is at peace and the pressures of the world melt away. This is it...artfully appointed in a way that transforms a summer shack to a stylishly simple Nantucket summer cottage and beautifully situated on a 5+ acre lot with incredible sunrises and sunsets. Don't miss seeing this quintessential waterfront cottage with commanding views of the Atlantic ocean and the moors. Here you will fall asleep to the sound of the waves and wake up to each new day at the beach. This is where summers dreams are made.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5.74 acresLot Size
$1,729Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Judith Waters• Windwalker William Raveis Real Estate
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Market trends in 02554, MA
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
99.4%
+2.1% MoM
Median sale price
$4.2M
$201K MoM
Avg. days on market
154d
58 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
2 MoM
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Sale history for 40 Madequecham Valley Rd
Date
Event
Price
CCIMLS #21207560
Sep 17, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Aug 16, 2012
Listed
$1,725,000
$1,250/sq ft
CCIMLS #21303430
Jul 24, 2013
Sold
$1,600,000
$1,159/sq ft
Apr 15, 2013
Listed
$1,725,000
$1,250/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,439 (+5.0%)
$3,195,000 + $680,000
$3,875,000
2022
$11,842 (+1.0%)
$2,660,500 + $505,800
$3,166,300
2021
$11,729 (+5.2%)
$2,752,200 + $479,000
$3,231,200
2020
$11,148 (+12.0%)
$2,752,200 + $479,000
$3,231,200
2019
$9,953 (+14.5%)
$2,483,100 + $479,000
$2,962,100
2018
$8,695 (+12.0%)
$2,262,800 + $200,400
$2,463,200
2017
$7,760 (+16.2%)
$2,074,200 + $214,800
$2,289,000
2016
$6,679 (−5.0%)
$1,810,200 + $177,700
$1,987,900
2014
$7,033
$1,698,300 + $172,300
$1,870,600
Tax history for 40 Madequecham Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,439 (+5.0%)
$3,195,000 + $680,000
$3,875,000
2022
$11,842 (+1.0%)
$2,660,500 + $505,800
$3,166,300
2021
$11,729 (+5.2%)
$2,752,200 + $479,000
$3,231,200
2020
$11,148 (+12.0%)
$2,752,200 + $479,000
$3,231,200
2019
$9,953 (+14.5%)
$2,483,100 + $479,000
$2,962,100
2018
$8,695 (+12.0%)
$2,262,800 + $200,400
$2,463,200
2017
$7,760 (+16.2%)
$2,074,200 + $214,800
$2,289,000
2016
$6,679 (−5.0%)
$1,810,200 + $177,700
$1,987,900
2014
$7,033
$1,698,300 + $172,300
$1,870,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.74 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,402
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Nantucket County
APN
2466216
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 5, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Other Room Information
Total Rooms : 4
Interior Features
Flooring: Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Information
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Views
Has Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Salt, Waterview, Waterfront
Building Information
Year Built: 1950
Location
Location Information
Directions: Milestone Rotary travel approx. 1.5 miles E. to New South Rd(formerly Bunker Road)where you take a right. Follow to airport gate where you will turn left onto a dirt road. Go straight & then road bends to right an. House on left about 12 houses.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,402
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.74 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Nantucket County
APN: 2466216
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 5, 2023
Around this home
Schools
Nantucket Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.5mi
Cyrus Peirce Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
6/10
Nantucket High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Nantucket, MA • 02554
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.6 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.27M – $2.74M
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