Property Details
Basic Information
- Property SubType: Single Family Residence
- Property Style: Colonial
- MLS Number: 73506019
- Mls Status: Active
- List Price: $1,749,000
- Date Listed: 04/23/2026
- Description: Live Beautifully by the Water. A rare coastal residence where historic New England character meets sophisticated modern living. Set on nearly half an acre atop a knoll, 5 Cottage St offers ocean views, privacy and an extraordinary sense of place-just minutes from Boston. Built in 1875 and thoughtfully reimagined, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home pairs soaring 10-foot ceilings, tall windows and an elegant curved staircase with a beautifully renovated interior designed for today's lifestyle. The chef's kitchen is a true centerpiece, featuring a generous island with seating for 5+, extensive custom cabinetry and a premium Thermador appliance suite. Flexible living spaces accommodate multigenerational living, a private office, studio or guest retreat, while the expansive front porch and secluded rear patio create effortless spaces for entertaining or simply savoring the sea air. Outside, Nahant's beaches, sailing, surfing, golf and tennis are minutes away; Boston is remarkably accessible by road or ferry. For those seeking a refined coastal home with history, substance and room to live beautifully, 5 Cottage is a rare opportunity.
Building
- Acreage: 0.46
- Square Feet: 3,008
- Year Built: 1875
- Zoning: R2
- Rooms: 10
- Roof: Rubber, Asphalt/Composition Shingles
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block, Stone
Location
- County: Essex
- Town: Nahant
Finance
- Taxes: $9,470
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bedroom 2: Second
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full Baths: 3
- Half Baths: 1
Basement
- Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bathroom - With Tub, Storage, Bathroom, Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Main, First
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Storage
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Utilities: For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
- Appliances Included: Gas Water Heater, Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
Community
Schools
- Elementary School: Johnson Elementary
- High School: Swampscott
Amenities
- Amenities: Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Conservation Area, Marina
- Other Amenities: Basement, Fireplace, Golf, Tennis