About this home
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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Listed by Annie Wachtel · Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead · MLS #73398131
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Details at a glance
Interior6 property facts
- Rooms
- 27
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Other, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Basement
- Yes · Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Garage Access
- Fireplaces
- 11
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1898
- Garage
- 2
- Parking
- 10
- Foundation
- Stone, Other
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 1.93 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- R1
Financial1 property facts
- Assessment year
- 2025
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Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$17,688 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $17,688
- Property tax
- Not entered
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
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Automated value estimate $4,826,339
Estimated range $3,904,483–$5,748,195.
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