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Seabreezes and sunshine lure you here. A rare coastal residence with sophisticated moderns styling. 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. One of just 2 homes on a quiet side street, this thoughtfully reimagined 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. You'll be enjoying many family dinners & hosting many guests. The flexible living spaces are not only perfect for entertaining, they also accommodate multigenerational living. Need a private office? A studio? Or a guest retreat? It's here. The expansive front porch and secluded rear patio create effortless spaces for entertaining, playing or simply savoring the ocean air. Outside, Nahant's private beaches, sailing, surfing, Kelly Greens golf and Nahant Country Club tennis are minutes away. Boston is remarkably accessible by road or ferry. For those seeking a refined coastal home with character, abundant possibilities and room to live beautifully, 5 Cottage is a rare opportunity. Come see what coastal living is all about. Open Saturday 8/22, 11am-12:30pm.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms5
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Bathroom4
  • Listing Terms Contract
  • Lot Features Gentle Sloping
  • Parcel Number M:0006 B:0000 L:0020,2062590
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,035,000
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$9,470

School Information

  • High School Swampscott
  • Elementary SchoolJohnson Elementary
  • High SchoolSwampscott
  • Junior HighSwampscott

Parking

  • Parking Spaces6
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 Basement,7.916666666 x 6.666666666
  • Bathroom 2 First
  • Bathroom 3 Second,12 x 5
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 3.5
  • Bedroom 2 Second
  • Bedroom 3 Second
  • Bedroom 4 Second
  • Bedroom 5 Basement,20.166666666 x 10.416666666
  • Dining Room First,16.083333333 x 11.166666666
  • Family Room Basement
  • Full Bath3
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen Main, First
  • Living Room First,24 x 11.833333333
  • Master Bedroom Second

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,749,000
  • MLS Number73506019
  • Modification Date08/20/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • Address5 Cottage Street
  • Building Number5
  • CountyEssex
  • StateMA
  • StreetCottage Street
  • TownNahant
  • Zip01908

Building

  • BasementFull, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter, Block, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Patio
  • Property StyleColonial
  • Rooms10
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features Insulated Windows
  • Year Built1875
  • Year Built Details Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.46

Interior

  • Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Interior Features Bathroom - With Tub, Storage, Bathroom, Bonus Room

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Porch, Patio, Storage
  • RoofRubber, Asphalt/Composition Shingles

Utilities

  • Cooling Ductless
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Ductless
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet3,008
  • Building Area Source Other
  • Living Area 3,008
  • Lot Size Square Feet 19,907
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
  • View YN Yes

Amenities

  • AmenitiesTennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Conservation Area, Marina
  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Green Energy Efficient Thermostat

Water Body

  • Waterfront Features Ocean

Other

  • Date Listed04/23/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count9

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Listed by Tish Lentine of Keller Williams Realty Evolution

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