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Take a drive along the Atlantic coastline, steer your way to 5 Cottage St. Sited on a knoll, this unique property offers a rare invitation: work in the city, live by the sea. This luxury coastal estate blends timeless New England character with room to grow, ideal for families craving space, light, & a slower pace without sacrificing sophistication or convenience. 10ft ceilings, tall windows, gorgeous curved staircase & luxurious modern upgrades. This completely refurbished 5BR home is designed with flexibility to include multi generational living. The layout is perfect for entertaining with a comfortable flow from main living area to the expansive front porch & the relaxing back patio. You'll be delighted to be the master chef in this kitchen - island seating for 5+. Thermador appliances & so many custom cabinets! Privacy, ocean air, privacy & a genuine sense of calm are all found here. This is a home for those with a clear vision of how home should be, those ready to write their next chapter by the water. Rooms a plenty offer WFH, artist studio & study spaces. Nahant values its small town vibes. Strolls lead straight to the sea, sunrises & sunsets, Boston's skyline & more. Just 15 miles to Boston, the ferry will get you there quickly. 8 Parks offer plenty of play options from sports to swings. Nahant is home to Kelley Greens, the Dory Club, Nahant Country Club, NU Marine Science Center, and multiple private beaches. While Nahant is MA's smallest town by land area, it offers a rich cultural & civic history - from grazing ground to summer resort to coastal defense. Sailing, surfing, tree climbing, kite flying, golf & tennis - all the fun activities are here. Come explore this significant tombolo & tour this exceptional property.

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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 Date08/02/2026
  • 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 Count7

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Listed by Tish Lentine of Keller Williams Realty Evolution

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