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Rare opportunity to own one of Nahant's most distinguished estate properties, including shared ownership of Nahant's most beautiful private beach. Set on nearly two beautifully landscaped acres, this grand Queen Anne residence offers a remarkable combination of scale, privacy, and architectural significance.The 6 -8 bedroom, 9-bath home features expansive living and entertaining spaces, soaring ceilings, 11 fireplaces, and multiple en-suite bedrooms ideally suited for extended family and guests. Two separate apartments provide exceptional flexibility for in-law accommodations, au pair quarters, guest suites, or income-producing opportunities. Designed by the renowned Olmsted firm, the estate grounds showcase a pergola, elegant red brick balustrades, terracotta urns, sweeping lawns, and mature landscaping that create a setting of timeless beauty and distinction. The property's generous acreage and impressive footprint offer a rare opportunity to restore, personalize, and elevate a truly significant residence.Shared ownership of Nahant's most beautiful private beach is a rare privilege, offering an exceptional setting for swimming, boating, paddleboarding, and waterfront gatherings. The beach enjoys sweeping views across the harbor to the Boston skyline, while a nearby mooring opportunity enhances the property's appeal for boating enthusiasts. Located in Nahant, a picturesque peninsula community just minutes from Boston, 51 Cliff Street combines estate-scale grounds, architectural character, private beach ownership, and a coastal lifestyle rarely available on the North Shore.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms6
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Bathroom9
  • Lot Features Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Parcel Number 2062503
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Year 2025

Parking

  • Parking Spaces10
  • Covered Spaces 2
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 Second,9 x 8.3
  • Bathroom 2 Second,9 x 5.3
  • Bathroom 3 Second,6.8 x 5.6
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 8.5
  • Bedroom 2 Second,19 x 18
  • Bedroom 3 Second,16.2 x 11
  • Bedroom 4 Third,14 x 13.8
  • Bedroom 5 Third,13 x 11.6
  • Dining Room Main, First,20.5 x 18
  • Family Room Main, First,30 x 10.7
  • Full Bath8
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen Main, First,24.5 x 7.7
  • Living Room Main, First,21 x 17.3
  • Master Bedroom Second,35
  • Office Main,14.2 x 6

Basic Information

  • List Price$3,498,000
  • MLS Number73398131
  • Modification Date09/23/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • SubdivisionEast Point/big Nahant
  • Address51 Cliff Street
  • Building Number51
  • CountyEssex
  • StateMA
  • StreetCliff Street
  • TownNahant
  • Zip01908

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • BasementFull, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Garage Access
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame, Vertical Siding
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features
    • Bedroom
    • Dining Room
    • Family Room
    • Living Room
    • Master Bedroom
    • Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
  • Fireplaces Total 11
  • FoundationStone, Other
  • Garage Spaces2
  • Patio And Porch Features Patio
  • Property StyleQueen Anne
  • Rooms27
  • Window Features Window(s) - Picture
  • Year Built1898
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Owner

Property

  • Acreage1.93

Interior

  • Flooring
    • Carpet
    • Flooring - Hardwood
    • Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Hardwood
    • Other
    • Tile
  • Interior Features
    • Accessory Apt.
    • Bathroom - 3/4
    • Bathroom - Full
    • Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
    • Closet
    • Country Kitchen
    • Dining Area
    • Entry Hall
    • Gallery
    • Home Office
    • Lighting - Overhead
    • Lighting - Sconce
    • Live-in Help Quarters
    • Open Floorplan
    • Recessed Lighting
    • Sitting Room
    • Wainscoting

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Patio, Stone Wall

Utilities

  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet7,792
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 7,792
  • Lot Size Square Feet 84,240
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
  • View YN Yes

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Conservation Area
    • Golf
    • House of Worship
    • Marina
    • Park
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Tennis Court(s)
  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop

Water Body

  • Miles to Beach0.1
  • Waterfront Features Ocean, Direct Access, Walk to,0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private, Deeded Rights)

Other

  • Date Listed06/28/2025
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count13

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Listed by Annie Wachtel of Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

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