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EXECUTIVE BOARDThe eboard works within the framework of our by-laws to set the agenda for regular-ly scheduled meetings, propose the annual budget, set dues and processes member-ship applications. It acts as the intermediary with LINK, our multiple listing service,and meets regularly to help foster professional standards among our membership.Ken Beaugrand, President . . . . . . . . .Atlantic East/Nantucket Real EstateCindy Lenhart,Vice President . . . . . .Compass Rose Real EstateBill Liddle, Past President . . . . . . . . .Great Point PropertiesBernie Coffin,Treasurer . . . . . . . . . .Coffin Real EstateDalton Frazier, Secretary . . . . . . . . . .J Pepper Frazier Co.David Boyce,At-large . . . . . . . . . . . .Boyce RealtyKen Lindsay,At-large . . . . . . . . . . . . .Islandwide Realty

EDUCATION COMMITTEEThe committee’s goal is to provide six seminars annually on topics relating to profession-al development, which typically qualify towards mandatory continuing education hours.Heidi Drew, Co-Chair . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic East/Nantucket Real EstateDawn Hill Holdgate, Co-Chair . . . . .Great Point PropertiesJack Bulger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coffin Real EstateMarion Conley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Country Village Real EstateJoe Ferrigno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Country Village Real EstateJenny Whitlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J Pepper Frazier Co.Liza Ottani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Country Village Real Estate

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEEThe Publications Committee provides insight and ideas for NAREB Publications —Nantucket Property Journal and Nantucket Property News.The committee meets reg-ularly to discuss and help direct all aspects of advertising, editorial content, distributionand the quality of NAREB publications.Jennifer Frazier, Chair . . . . . . . . . . . .J Pepper Frazier Co.Ken Beaugrand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic East/Nantucket Real EstateLinda Bellevue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Congdon & Coleman Real EstatePenny Dey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic East/Nantucket Real EstateAlison Forsgren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jordan Real EstateChandra Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coffin Real EstateMeg Ruley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic East/Nantucket Real Estate

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEEThis committee provides a peer-to-peer platform enabling members and consumers tofile real estate-related grievances. If grievances are found to be of merit, the ProfessionalStandards Committee will form an Arbitration Panel to arbitrate the dispute.David Callahan, Chair . . . . . . . . . . . .Jordan Real EstateDana Boyce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boyce RealtyPenny Dey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic East/Nantucket Real EstateLiz Finlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Great Point PropertiesAlison Forsgren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jordan Real EstateBetsy Holden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coffin Real EstateKeri Kalman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Congdon & Coleman Real EstateCindy Lenhart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Compass Rose Real EstateJoyce Montalbano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Congdon & Coleman Real EstateKim Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Preferred PropertiesStephen Welch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Welch & Associates

LISTING SERVICE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEEOffers peer guidance on the accuracy of listing information entered in our multiple list-ing service(s) along with accuracy in all forms of advertising.The committee also playsan important role in providing LINK with program enhancement recommendations.Joyce Montalbano, Chair . . . . . . . . . .Congdon & Coleman Real EstateJack Bulger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coffin Real Estate Barbara Joyce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Great Point PropertiesTracy King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Great Point PropertiesKen Lindsay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Islandwide RealtySuzi Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J Pepper Frazier Co.Nash Strudwick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J Pepper Frazier Co.

AD HOC COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEEJim Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cooper-Shepherd AssociatesBill Liddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Great Point PropertiesKate Sayle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Denby Real EstateDoug Unruh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Figurehead RealtySusan Bennett Witte . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bennett Witte Real Estate

A special thanks to the following brokers and agents for contributing their timeand efforts to the Meals on Wheels program in 2010: Nicole Bousquet, Jack Bulger,Mark Burlingham, Barbara Clarke, Penny Dey, Heidi Drew, Jennifer Frazier, DaltonFrazier, Lee Gaw, Stan Harvey, Craig Hawkins, Patricia Joyner, Deb Killen, CindyLenhart, Bernadette Maglione, Nichole Marks, Joyce Montalbano, Sam Parsons,Stuart Reid, Robert Sarkisian, Connie Sturgis, Melinda Vallett, Daryl Westbrook.

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Over 25 years ago a group of founding memberscreated the Nantucket Association of Real

Estate Brokers — formed to help our organizationengage in community activity and to help nurture acooperative relationship amongst all member realestate offices while striving to cultivate consistentprofessional standards.

Our 208 member association with 34 offices, hasthe resources of robust multiple listing services and membership-owned publications that help all member agents deliver market dataand timely and accurate information on any property for sale to buy-ers, sellers, other professionals or just the curious.

The Nantucket market has been in slow decline since 2005, butthe end of 2010 brought promising news that suggests that the bot-tom of the market is behind us. The total number of sales in 2010was 364, up from 238 in 2009. The dollars for those sales increased47 percent to $695 million, from $435 million in 2009. Looking atour historical record over the last 10 years, we see that the average

selling price of a Nantucket home has increased from $970,000 to$1,907,000 — up 197 percent. The average selling price of vacantland has increased in a similar fashion, from $570,000 to $1,073,000— an increase of 189 percent. That compares to the Dow Jones,which is down four percent over the same period.

Because owning property on Nantucket is discretionary for most,owning a property is about so much more than just an investment.It is about having a home in this special place and enjoying theisland with family and friends.

With 2010 behind us and the trends suggesting a continuedgradual improvement in our market, we have a healthy positive atti-tude to 2011 that the attractive inventory, adjusted pricing over the lastfew years and continued favorable interest rates will continue to con-tribute to increased property sales. Most importantly, this very specialspit of sand will continue to remain a well-preserved island with aninteresting and vibrant community that cannot be found elsewhere.

Ken Beaugrand,President of NAREB

NAREB COMMITTEES

FROM THE PRESIDENT

NANTUCKETPROPERTY YEARBOOK

EditorDon Costanzo

A Publication of the NantucketAssociation of Real Estate Brokers

PresidentKen Beaugrand

Vice PresidentCindy Lenhart

Past PresidentBill Liddle

TreasurerBernie Coffin

SecretaryDalton Frazier

Members at LargeKenneth Lindsay & David Boyce

ON THE COVERPhotography of Cary Hazlegrove

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9 . . . . . . . . .BRANT POINT 9-10 . . . . . .CISCO10-11 . . . . .CLIFF12 . . . . . . . .DIONIS12 . . . . . . . .FISHER’S LANDING12 . . . . . . . .HUMMOCK POND12-13 . . . . .MADAKET13 . . . . . . . .MADEQUECHAM13-15 . . . . .MIACOMET15-17 . . . . .MID ISLAND17-18 . . . . .MONOMOY18 . . . . . . . .NASHAQUISSET18 . . . . . . . .NAUSHOP

18-19 . . . . .POLPIS19 . . . . . . . .QUAISE19 . . . . . . . .QUIDNET19-21 . . . . .SCONSET21 . . . . . . . .SHAWKEMO21 . . . . . . . .SHIMMO21 . . . . . . . .SOUTH OF TOWN21-22 . . . . .SQUAM22-23 . . . . .SURFSIDE23-24 . . . . .TOM NEVERS24-29 . . . . .TOWN30 . . . . . . . .WAUWINET30-31 . . . . .WEST OF TOWN

Nantucket Property Yearbook is published once a year by the Nantucket Association of

Real Estate Brokers and is distributed free onNantucket. All content of this magazine, includingwithout limitation the design, advertisements, art,

photos and editorial content is Copyright “C” 2011,NAREB. No portion of this magazine may becopied or reprinted without the express written permission of the publisher. Nantucket PropertyYearbook is a registered trademark of NAREB,

PO Box 335, Nantucket, MA 02554.

For advertising and editorial inquiries, contact:Editor Don Costanzo at [email protected]

Cary Hazlegrove has lived and photographedNantucket since her arrival in 1978.

Nantucket has been her home and central to her work for over 30 years.

CONTENTS

2010 TRANSACTIONS 9 - 31

EDUCATION COMMITTEEEXECUTIVE BOARDLISTING SERVICE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEEPROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEEAD HOC COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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4 . . . . . . . . .BRANT POINT, CISCO, CLIFF, DIONIS, FISHER’S LANDING,HUMMOCK POND, MADAKET6 . . . . . . . . .MADEQUECHAM, MIACOMET, MID-ISLAND, MONOMOY,NASHAQUISSET, NAUSHOP, POCOMO 7 . . . . . . . . .QUAISE, QUIDNET, SIASCONSET, SHAWKEMO, SHIMMO,SOUTH OF TOWN8 . . . . . . . . .SQUAM, SURFSIDE,TOM NEVERS,TOWN,TUCKERNUCK,WAUWINET,WEST OF TOWN

NEIGHBORHOOD PROFILES 4 - 8

32 . . . . . . . .FACTS FOR CONSUMERS33 . . . . . . . .UTILITIES AND SERVICES34 . . . . . . . .TOWN AGENCIES THAT ARE PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT34 . . . . . . . .OTHER PRESERVATION GROUPS

RESOURCE GUIDE 31 - 35

1 . . . . . . . . .MASSACHUSETTS CONSENT TO DUAL AGENCY2 . . . . . . . . .NOTICE OF DUAL AGENCY3 . . . . . . . . .MASSACHUSETTS CONSENT TO DESIGNATED AGENCY4 . . . . . . . . .NOTICE OF DESIGNATED AGENCY5 & 7 . . . . .LICENSEE-CONSUMER RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE6 & 8 . . . . .TYPES OF AGENCY REPRESENTATION

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Brant PointOnce you pass the White Elephant Resort

buildings on Easton Street, the Brant Point area ispurely residential, made up of neighborhoodswith impressive, old homes lining HulbertAvenue. Many have expansive porches, a mix ofbarn, Cape or mansard roofs, lots of windowsand well-manicured lawns overlooking NantucketHarbor. Short side streets stretching betweenHulbert Avenue and North Beach Street to Bathing Beach Road are incontrast, with essentially small and simple summer cottages along theoften-unpaved ways. This area is populated mostly by seasonal resi-dents. It includes Jetties and Children’s beaches, and is a short walk orbike ride to downtown.

CiscoAt the curve approaching the intersection of

Somerset Lane and Austin Farms, HummockPond Road becomes agricultural and an areawhere horses, sheep and other livestock thrive.Homes, with the exception of moderately densedevelopments off Heller’s Way and Ahab Drive,for example, are spaced far apart on good-sizedlots. The farther one gets toward Cisco Beach,the fewer year-round homes there are in this area. Bartlett Farm isopen all year, stocked with a variety of groceries and prepared food.Cisco Brewery, the Winery and Distillery is open year-round for salesand socializing, and Sandole’s Fish Market is open throughout the sum-mer season.The earliest homes in Cisco are low and simple in design,while many of the newer residences have second floor decks, affordingimpressive views of the rolling Atlantic Ocean.The beaches of Cisco area popular surfing destination on the island.

CliffSitting high above Nantucket Harbor are some

of the island’s stateliest homes, with wraparoundverandas permitting outstanding views. It is diffi-cult to pinpoint a particular architectural designhere, because beyond the historic core districtNantucket has always seemed to have designs ofits own that characterize a relaxed, yet refined,lifestyle. These shingled mansions often attract discriminating families,with generations visiting in the summer. Nevertheless, as it is in BrantPoint, the homes in the Cliff area side streets are frequently modest,tend to be more of a cottage-style and house many year-round resi-dents.The ever-present wind keeps trees along the Cliff fairly low andmainly in the sturdy pine family. This lovely location is convenient toSteps Beach, Jetties Beach and the routes to Dionis, Eel Point andMadaket. It is also just minutes from the heart of downtown.

DionisEel Point Road, off Madaket Road and leading to Dionis, is on the

way to the Linda Loring Nature Foundation property.There are mod-erate to elaborate homes, many of which are seasonal, on both sides of

the road to the Dionis Beach parking lot, aboutmid-way on the right.Those living nearby only havea short walk or bike ride to climb through and upthe dunes overlooking the calm water along thisnorthern shoreline, speckled with collectible shellsand small, colorful stones. Past the rock markingthe path to Dionis Beach, the road continues to aleft turn along Eel Point Road lined with resorthomes of contemporary designs. A little farther is the popular 40thPole, a beach area favored by locals for its fishing and expanse of sandfor family get-togethers and picnics. Dionis is mere minutes fromMadaket, around the corner from the upper start of Cliff Road andclose to town and bike paths.

Fisher’s LandingThis is another example of the clustering that is

based on early settlement principles. Fisher’sLanding is an attractive development off MadaketRoad, before the turn onto Warren’s LandingRoad. Though house lots are not large, they areadequate for personal enjoyment and landscapingopportunities, and have been priced affordably topermit creative home designs that meet individualor family needs. Many year-round residents live in this area. Fisher’sLanding is minutes from Madaket Beach, and is even nearer to the smallbeach area at Warren’s Landing. The Madaket bike path, extending tojust outside of town, is easily accessible from Fisher’s Landing.

Hummock PondOn the western side of Hummock Pond Road,

leading to Cisco, are several meandering dirt roadsthat are home to generally small, low summer cot-tages, either individually owned or rentals that linethe shores of Hummock Pond. Some have suchinteresting names as Moth Ball Way, to offer asense of the environment so close to the pond andocean.This area is remarkably quiet and rural, giv-ing a real sense of simple, relaxed summer living that is only minutesaway from conveniences, swimming, boating and beach combing.

MadaketThere is some debate as to where the western

settlement of Madaket officially begins, but thegeneral opinions is that it starts after crossingsecond bridge. While all areas of the island —other than the core historic district — have seenat least some new development, growth inMadaket has remained minimal. To ensure thecommunity stays quiet and rural, residents (themajority being summer folk often as devoted as the year-rounders)have consistently spoken against expansion of commercial uses inMadaket other than the existing West End seasonal restaurant withmini-market, Madaket Marine boatyard and a proposed health club.Thehomes in Madaket are a mixture of rustic cottages, standard-size, sin-gle-family dwellings, large contemporary designs in the popular upside-down style and townhouse condos. Many short side streets off themain road are named after a letter of the alphabet, up to Ames Avenueat the end where the famous (perhaps infamous) Madaket Millie oncelived. Millie, though seemingly a gruff old salt, was admired by her neigh-

The familiar Brant Point Lighthouse

The expansive view from2 Marion Ave., which soldfor $3.65 million in 2010

Steps Beach

Path to Dionis Beach

The view from the widow’swalk of 4 West Way whichsold for $1.2 million in ‘10

Serenity of Hummock Pond

Madaket Millie’s former homestead on Hither Creek


2010 TRANSACTIONSSALES SUMMARY

BrantPoint13

$4,285,723

$1,425,000

Cisco

5

$1,933,000

$1,975,000

Cliff

28

$3,748,083

$2,200,000

Dionis

5

$1,728,000

$1,280,000

Fisher’sLanding2

$1,187,500

$1,187,500

HummockPond2

$1,962,500

$1,962,500

Madaket

18

$1,091,694

$1,138,000

Madequecham

2

$1,277,384

$1,277,384

Miacomet

24

$600,306

$507,416

There were no property transactions on Tuckernuck in 2010

Area

Sales

Avg. Sale $

Median Sale $

Mid Island

39

$623,876

$550,000

Monomoy

8

$6,253,750

$3,875,000

Nashaquisset

4

$748,750

$745,000

Naushop

6

$890,511

$963,283

Pocomo

1

$2,660,000

$2,660,000

Polpis

8

$3,940,500

$2,162,500

Quaise

3

$2,291,669

$2,225,000

Quidnet

1

$1,713,500

$1,713,500

Sconset

27

$1,628,778

$1,400,000

Area

Sales

Avg. Sale $

Median Sale $

Shawkemo

1

$5,968,000

$5,968,000

Shimmo

3

$4,485,000

$5,410,000

South of Town

3

$544,626

$596,878

Squam

6

$6,938,667

$6,600,000

Surfside

20

$1,339,583

$1,177,500

TomNevers14

$1,550,821

$960,000

Town

92

$1,670,774

$1,160,000

Wauwinet

5

$3,530,658

$3,800,000

West of Town

27

$671,004

$550,000

Area

Sales

Avg. Sale $

Median Sale $

Brant PointDionisCliff

Cisco

Fisher’s Landing

Hummock Pond

Madaket

Madequecham

Miacomet

Mid Island

Monomoy

Nashaquisset Naushop

Polpis

Quidnet

Shawkemo

Shimmo

Quaise

South of Town

Squam

Sconset

Surfside

Tom Nevers

Town

Tuckernuck

Wauwinet

West of Town

MAP COURTESY OF GOOGLE EARTH

Nantucket Neighborhoods


bor, the late Fred Rogers of the long-running “Mr. Rogers’Neighborhood” children’s program. Though Madaket Beach has sus-tained substantial erosion in the past few years, it is still one ofNantucket’s prettiest shorelines and the venue for the island’s mostspectacular sunsets. Smith’s Point, a popular fishing spot, is accessiblefrom the far side of “Millie’s Bridge” over Ames Avenue. Shuttle busservice extends to Madaket, however as far out as it seems, it is just a10-minute drive to town or mid-island.

MadequechamThe uninterrupted view across the wide, gla-

cier-formed Madequecham Valley is unparalleled,with grassy dips and rises of conservation andtown-owned acres meeting the sea between TomNevers and Nobadeer.This amazing sight is visi-ble from where the valley begins off New SouthRoad, but across the expanse a small develop-ment of primarily sizable, seasonal homes has evolved.The houses arereached by driving down Russell’s Way, a long, mostly straight and widedirt road that ends with options to continue ahead or bear left. Homesin this location, on Wigwam Road, for example, are large and oftencome with plenty of land.This area has pristine beaches and is abouthalfway between mid-island and Siasconset. The Milestone Road bikepath crosses the turn onto Russell’s Way.

MiacometOld-timers remember the Miacomet Raceway

and fairgrounds that once occupied many acresat the end of Somerset Lane.Answering a grow-ing need for more reasonably priced year-roundfamily homes, the raceway was replaced withneat, small, quiet neighborhoods with names suchas Henderson’s Drive or Doc Ryder Drive. Thehouses are typically Cape-style, are on ample lotsand have nicely tended yards. Many homes are desirably situated alongMiacomet Pond. Though residents here enjoy personal landscaping,Miacomet is another flat and open location where tall trees do notthrive. This area, close to Miacomet Golf Club and the family-friendlyMiacomet Beach, is all residential except for a nursery business at thestart of the main road.

Mid-IslandThe lines delineating the boundaries of what is

called mid-island have shifted over the past half-dozen years. This area has become a desirabledestination for businesses and is one wherehomes are affordable and conveniently locatednear shopping, schools and the hospital. Thesedays, it is safe to say that after the five cornersintersection of Pleasant Street and AtlanticAvenue, mid-island encompasses a large area stretching to HooperFarm Road, to the start of Old South Road, across Fairgrounds Roadto Macy’s Lane near the airport and plenty of acreage in between. Manyof the homes on Hooper Farm, Fairgrounds and Newtown roads, forinstance, are ranch-style, one-story designs with large picture windowson the front. Capes are also popular in this area, and many of thedwellings, while modest, have sizable yards. Besides its proximity toshopping, dental and health care offices, and the fire and new policedepartment, the mid-island offers attractive and affordable living.

MonomoyThis peaceful, residential area off the beginning

of Milestone Road is home to more seasonal resi-dents than those living here all year. Most of thelong-established houses are quite sizable and ram-bling, with large lots. Properties along the northside of Monomoy Road enjoy spectacular views ofNantucket Harbor,The Creeks and a town skylineincluding prominent, historic church steeples.While Monomoy has a rural feel, it is mere minutesfrom mid-island shopping and just a scoot away from the town center.

NashaquissetLocated a short distance from island schools

and conveniently near mid-island shopping anddowntown, Nashaquisset is a community withinthe greater community, built on acres holding arich agricultural history. While approximately halfthe development is comprised of seasonal resi-dents, Nashaquisset off Surfside Road is a magnetfor year-round families. The houses, varying indesign from Cape-style to Federal to Saltbox and others, are moder-ately priced. Homes along Washaman, the main avenue, and the severaloffshoot ways and lanes, are clustered closely together in the patternof Nantucket’s Old Historic District, yet many mature trees, landscap-ing features and the siting of the houses offer privacy in an intimate,neighborhood setting.The sales and rental office for Nashaquisset wasoriginally built in 1800 on Fair Street by Levi Starbuck.

NaushopLike Nashaquisset and the island’s numerous

subsequent residential developments, the homes inNaushop off Old South Road are on small lots andbuilt closely together. It is a design established dur-ing Nantucket’s earliest construction, valued todaybecause it maximizes use of finite open land andlends a friendly element. Homes in Naushop are ofclassic architecture, most framed by white picketfences, arching arbors and with attractively landscaped yards.The side-walks throughout this winding, hilly enclave, with streets named afterbird species, are of brick. Naushop has tennis courts, a pool and a play-ground for use by its mix of year-round and seasonal residents.

PocomoThe turnoff to Pocomo and Wauwinet begins at

a curve on the Polpis Road across from the edgeof Windswept Cranberry Bogs. On the way toPocomo Road, one passes varied, dense and tallvegetation and trees that part occasionally toallow glimpses of harbor inlets.There is quite a bitof conservation property in this area, includingSquam Swamp with its popular walking trails. ThePocomo Road is paved approximately half the distance from theWauwinet Road to the end, where there is a small sandy parking lotoverlooking the harbor reaching back to town and up to Wauwinet.Great Point Light is clearly visible across the water. A pebbly beach forpublic enjoyment is below the bluff.The homes in Pocomo are predom-inately new, quite large and set back from the roadway.This is mostly aseasonally populated area and rural. Pocomo offers tranquility and

Fog rolls across theMadequecham valley

Some homes take full advantage of life

along Miacomet Pond

Mid-Island homes, thoughmodest in scale, often

have large yards

Views across the harborreward many Monomoy

homeowners

Nashaquisset residentshave use of a pool and tennis courts

A pool and tennis courtswelcomes homeownersand renters to Naushop

NEIGHBORHOOD PROFILES


Windurfing is a popularactivity off Pocomo Point

breathtaking vistas. It is about a 15-minute drive to Siasconset’s sum-mer conveniences and 20 minutes to mid-island or downtown shop-ping. There is also a well-maintained bicycle path from thePocomo/Polpis junction to the Milestone Rotary.

PolpisPolpis is Nantucket’s true countryside. It is an

expansive area where examples of the island’swidely varied habitat and terrain are evident in alltheir beauty and diversity. Traveling along thewinding Polpis Road there are vast stretches ofconservation land, a feast for the eye abundantwith precious and important heaths.This centralarea is protected, and offers generous publicaccess to points high and low, passing through arching copses andreaching the shores of ponds. The homes on Polpis Road, many year-round, are spaced far apart. Some are quite old, some newer; some aretiny cottages while others are estates with guesthouses. Some are snug-gled in small valleys or among trees and some sit perched atop rises,lending spectacular views up and down the harbor.

QuaiseNot long after turning left off Polpis Road on

to the well-maintained dirt Quaise Road, there isa small pond on one side and a wetland area onthe other side. Among the low hills banking theway are many cedars, pines and scrub oak grow-ing on both private and conservation properties.The mostly seasonal homes here are fairly mod-est in scale. At the road’s end, houses perchabove the harbor with views up to Polpis andWauwinet.This is a quiet, quite rural location with plenty of open skyfor sunsets and star-gazing. Just past Quaise Road is Quaise PastureRoad, holding a surprise treat of its own.This road is paved part of theway, but the dirt stretch is essentially smooth.Weathered split rail fenc-ing lines the road where just a few seasonal homes are spaced far apartwith open land in between. At the end, the harbor is seen over a crestpast the entrance to private property and directly next to theNantucket Conservation Foundation’s wooded walking trails throughMasquetuck Reservation, open from sunrise to sunset.

QuidnetQuidnet is home to just a few year-round

residents, and is a peaceful part of the island sit-uated between Squam and Siasconset. At theend of the main road, a left turn leads to Squam.Straight ahead there are houses bordering theAtlantic and to the right is a slope that bringsyou to the shore of Sesachacha Pond. Thehomes on the hill and opposite the pond arenicely kept and appealing, but not elaborate indesign.Though these homes are predominantly seasonal, people enjoythe island’s largest saltwater pond all year. It is a clean pond and suit-able for swimming. A long, grassy dune area separates the pond fromthe ocean side of this small, picturesque community.

SiasconsetTime and again, people have said, “Nothing will ever replace

‘Sconset.” Entering this small hamlet on the island’s eastern end is likestepping into the past. Narrow, one-way lanes are lined with low, rose-

covered cottages dating to the eighteenth andearly nineteenth centuries. In the village center,there is a post office, a seasonal convenience mar-ket, a real estate office, a small package store, a caféand Claudette’s for breakfast and lunch. One streetover, the pretty ‘Sconset Chapel is a popular placefor weddings.The Summer House, overlooking theAtlantic Ocean, offers lodging, dining and drinks bythe pool. Fine dining is available at The Chanticleer.There are also ten-nis courts adjacent to The ‘Sconset Casino, where live performancesare staged and films are shown throughout the summer season.The vil-lage also has its own fire department. At the bottom of a hill there isa small playground with swings facing a peaceful expanse of oceanstretching to Spain. This area is appropriately called Codfish Parkbecause fishermen once hauled in cod at this location, with some livingin what amounted to mere shacks across the way from the beach.Reaching higher ground again, the effects of erosion along ‘Sconset’sbluff are dramatically evident. This act of nature prompted a majorundertaking three years ago to relocate Sankaty Lighthouse fartherinland to protect the historic and functional landmark. Sconset is hometo the Sankaty Head Golf Club, one of the few, true world-class linksstyle golf courses, and the 9-hole Siasconset Golf Course.

ShawkemoThe Shawkemo Road, a short distance before

the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum off PolpisRoad, is partially paved, lined with mature cedarsand pines and stretches between the scenic, gentlyrolling Shawkemo Hills.The properties in this ruraland mainly seasonal area are impressive, and sitedon generous parcels of land, so that there is plen-ty of privacy.The road eventually opens onto PolpisHarbor; however, it is wise to reach this locationby four-wheel drive. Soon after the pavement turns to dirt, the roadnarrows to barely one lane and is unimproved with few places to pullto the side for an oncoming vehicle. If peace and quiet is what isdesired, it will surely be found here.

ShimmoOn the left, off Polpis Road, just before the entrance

to Moors End Farm, is Shimmo Road.Tall, healthy nativepines line the long and winding dirt way, which meas-ures two lanes wide. A smattering of the attractivelydesigned and spacious Shimmo homes are occupiedyear-round, but most are contemporary summerretreats.After driving a fairly short distance the harborcomes into view. Shimmo is primarily residential andrural in nature, yet is convenient to the Polpis family-owned farm and a quick drive to mid-island shopping.

South of TownThere is some overlap in areas designated to be south or west of

town proper, which fall within the mid-island category. The southernarea before Surfside includes Vesper Lane off Atlantic Avenue, the begin-ning of Fairgrounds Road and Bartlett Road with its many offshootssuch as Friendship Lane and the Mizzenmast development wherestreets have nautical names.This location consists of moderately pricedhomes, many in the familiar Cape-style and is widely populated by year-round residents. It is near the hospital and mid-island shopping andschools, as well as close to emergency assistance.

Polpis Harbor typifies the peace of Polpis

Quaise is blessed with many acres of conservation land

Many families are drawnto the calm waters of

Sesachacha Pond

The ‘Sconset sundial by the footbridge

Estates like this one onWingspread Lane are notuncommon in Shawkemo

In Shimmo, theharbor is juststeps away



SquamWild grapes are prolific in Squam, a decidedly

rural area home to a mix of year-round and sum-mer residents. The long, dirt road, occasionallytoo narrow for cars to pass, reaches from theWauwinet Road to Quidnet Road. It presentsbeautiful and restful views of the Atlantic onNantucket’s eastern shore from houses situateddirectly along the beach, as well as upside-downhomes with second floor views on the inland side.Squam is convenient to Quidnet, the small enclave along SesachachaPond, a saltwater pond favored by families with young children.

SurfsideWhile a number of year-rounders live in Surfside, the relentless

ocean winds that whip across the area’s grass-lands and keep trees and vegetation hearty andlow are part of the reason this location is hometo a majority of seasonal visitors. The openexpanse of sky is one of the best features of thissouthern part of Nantucket.There are sweepingvistas of the rolling Atlantic visible from small,rustic cottages near the bluff, as well as fromupside-down houses with high decks that take in the surrounding beau-ty. Heading east, Surfside and its popular family beach rolls intoNobadeer, a mecca for teens and young adults where uninsulated,unadorned but cherished old shoreline homes dot the landscape.Goingwest, Surfside joins with Miacomet Beach, another favorite family des-tination.The Surfside area is residential except for a seasonal conces-sion stand, open during the summer, in the main beach parking lot.

Tom NeversUpside-down houses with sizable yards and spacious decks over-

looking the sea and sizable yards are scatteredthroughout the wide expanse called Tom Nevers,off Milestone Road and about five minutes awayfrom the village of Siasconset.While there are anumber of seasonal homes in the area, there isalso a high population of year-round residents.Since the properties in this area are affordable,building continues where open land still exists.Despite its density,Tom Nevers has a rural atmosphere.You might heara rooster crow, and many bird species enjoy the habitat.At the end ofTom Nevers Road, there is a playground on the former Navy base. Inthe summer, the traveling carnival sets up there, and this is where theisland’s annual Demolition Derby is held.Tom Nevers and its road alongthe bluff are close to the beautiful beach and approximately 10 minutesfrom mid-island shopping. The beginning of the main road intersectswith the Milestone Road bicycle path, and a shuttle bus stop shelter isacross the road.

TownThere is a special quality of living in Nantucket Town. One distin-

guishing feature is the wealth of historic structures, documented andhonored whether they are former whaling captain’s homes or werebuilt for utilitarian family living. Being in the heart of town is peacefuland lends a sense of protection from the elements, one of the originalreasons homes were built so close together. Most streets, reachingfrom upper Main to Fair, Pine, Jefferson and across town to Centre and

others, are home to locals who stay all year. Livingin town means more activity on holidays and in thesummer tourist season, but many enjoy the influxof visitors after a long and quiet winter. Living inthe town district also means easy accessibility togovernment offices, a grocery market and othershopping, a variety of fine restaurants, theater,movies, concert performances and traditional cel-ebrations. If a town home is without a driveway, parking stickers areavailable at the police station.

TuckernuckTuckernuck Island off the mainland’s western coast is about as rural

as it gets for Nantucket living. No electricity, run-ning water or paved roads exist on this windsweptspit of sand measuring five miles long and holdinga mere handful of simple, low houses.Travel to andfrom Tuckernuck is by boat, so it is best to checkthe supplies list a couple of times before headingback after a trip to the supermarket. In 1996, theTuckernuck Land Trust was founded by itslandowners and citizens concerned about protecting the island’s spe-cial, unfettered character rich in natural beauty with a pristine environ-ment necessary to maintain undisturbed communities of flora andfauna. Many of Tuckernuck’s properties now have permanent conserva-tion restrictions.This is a place where man and nature join in harmony.

WauwinetWauwinet literally marks the end of the road, with only a handful of

houses up the beach after passing The Wauwinet.There are a few seasonal homes between the gate-house, where beach driving permits may be pur-chased, and the last of the pavement. For most ven-turing to this far northerly tip of the island,Wauwinet is the entrance to Coatue and Coskata,where wildlife is abundant and lives undisturbed. Itis also the approach to Great Point, a favorite fish-ing and recreational destination. From the point, and along the way,there is a clear view across the channel to Pocomo and down harborto Polpis.

West of TownThe areas to the west of town include West Chester Street, one of

the earliest developed.Today,West Chester Streetboasts gigantic, old trees shading the way, and theoriginal Cottage Hospital building, now sold ascondo units. This area reaches to Vestal Street,starting with Maria Mitchell properties and endingin rural-type lots on a peaceful dirt road. It alsoincludes Millbrook Road, reachable off MadaketRoad and Hummock Pond Road, and New Lanewith its historic cemeteries. Off New Lane isWoodbury Lane, a relatively recent cluster of classic home styles. AsNew Lane leads onto Madaket Road, there is another sparse, recentdevelopment to the left which abuts Dukes Road, a long, well-populat-ed dirt way very rural in nature.

Most Squam propertiestake advantage of the

stunning shoreline

A bike path leads to popular Surfside Beach

Surfcasting — a Tom Nevers tradition

Living in Town, one is justa stroll to Main Street

Modest homes dot pristine Tuckernuck

The Wauwinet is a world-class resort

Convenience, yet extra outdoor space, characterizemany West of Town homes




Listed for each transaction is: Area, Price,Type, Bed/Bath, Acreage.

2010 TRANSACTIONSBRANT POINT CISCO

BRANT POINT$775,000

28 Willard Street Condo • 2/1 • 0.08

BRANT POINT$800,000

7 & 9 Jefferson Avenue Land • 0.36

BRANT POINT$925,000

26 Willard Street Condo • 2/1 • 0.08

BRANT POINT$1,130,000

7 North Beach Street Single Family • 3/3.5 • 0.10


4 Galen AvenueSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.12


4 Pawguvet Lane Land • 0.17


2 North Beach Street Single Family • 8/7 • 0.56


62 Walsh StreetLand • 0.20


5 Dolphin Court Single Family • 4/4+ • 0.15


68 Hulbert Avenue Single Family • 4/3.5 • 0.30


32 Walsh Street Single Family • 5/5.5 • 0.22


30 Easton Street Single Family • 6/4 • 0.33


77 Easton Street Commercial • 37/26 • 1.27

CISCO$610,000

289 Hummock Pond RoadSingle Family • 3/2 • 1.39

CISCO$830,000

1 Davis Lane Land • 0.71

CISCO$1,975,000

12 Nanahumacke Lane Single Family • 4/3.5 • 0.29


2010 TRANSACTIONSCISCO CLIFF

CISCO$2,600,000

233 Hummock Pond RoadSingle Family • 4/4.5 • 0.78

CISCO$3,650,000

2 Marion Avenue Single Family • 3/3.5 • 1.62

CLIFF$699,000

7A Crooked Lane Single Family • 3/1 • 0.19

CLIFF$1,100,000

16 Pilgrim Road Single Family • 5/3.5 • 0.12

CLIFF$1,200,000

10 Highland AvenueLand • 0.14

CLIFF$1,200,000

12 Highland AvenueLand • 0.13

CLIFF$1,200,000

3 King’s WaySingle Family • 3/2 • 0.34

CLIFF$1,305,000

87 Cliff Road Single Family • 3/2.5 • 0.47

CLIFF$1,395,000

199 Cliff Road Single Family • 4/3 • 0.49

CLIFF$1,400,000

1 Highland Avenue Land • 0.12

CLIFF$1,525,000

144 Cliff RoadSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.52

CLIFF$1,675,000

8 Mooers Avenue Single Family • 4/3.5 • 0.12

CLIFF$1,800,000

8 Highland Avenue Land • 0.23

CLIFF$805,000


CLIFF$1,144,000


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2010 TRANSACTIONSCLIFF DIONIS

CLIFF$1,950,000

8 Mayhew Lane Single Family • 4/5 • 0.15

CLIFF$2,450,000


CLIFF$2,560,000

76 North Liberty StreetSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.44

CLIFF$2,980,000


CLIFF$3,200,000


CLIFF$3,200,000

9 Washing Pond Road Single Family • 3/3.5 • 1.84

CLIFF$3,300,000

3A Highland AvenueSingle Family • 6/5.5 • 0.13

CLIFF$3,400,000

86 West Chester Street Single Family • 4/4.5 • 0.72

CLIFF$3,500,000

92 Cliff Road Single Family • 6/6+ • 0.84

CLIFF$3,733,334

7 Folger LaneSingle Family • 5/7 • 0.18

CLIFF$5,750,000

6 Hinckley LaneSingle Family • 5/5.5 • 1.02

CLIFF$6,950,000

18 Hinckley Lane Single Family • 5/5+ • 0.68

CLIFF$12,000,000

7 Heather Lane Single Family • 4/2.5 • 1.23

CLIFF$15,525,000

1 Kimball Avenue Single Family • 7/7.5 • 2.26

CLIFF$20,000,000

30 Washing Pond Single Family • 9/8+ • 2.82

DIONIS$710,000

12 Swift Rock Rd Single Family • 2/1.5 • 1.00


2010 TRANSACTIONSDIONIS FISHER’S LANDING HUMMOCK POND MADAKET

DIONIS$1,900,000

2 Fintry LaneSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 1.83

DIONIS$3,650,000

30 Eel Point RoadSingle Family • 4/3 • 2.36

FISHER’S LANDING$1,175,000

41 Ridge Lane Single Family • 3/2.5 • 0.26

FISHER’S LANDING$1,200,000

4 West Way Single Family • 5/3.5 • 0.26

HUMMOCK POND$1,175,000

36 Hummock Pond Road Single Family • 5/9.5 • 1.30

HUMMOCK POND$2,750,000

76 Millbrook Road Single Family • 3/2.5 • 3.15

MADAKET$187,000

27 South Cambridge StreetCondo • 3/2 • 0.16

MADAKET$325,000

334 Madaket RoadSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.24

MADAKET$340,000

27 South Cambridge StreetCondo • 3/2 • 0.16

MADAKET$530,000

5 Arkansas Avenue, #644 Single Family • 3/2 • 0.46

MADAKET$600,000

67 Starbuck Road, #733Single Family • 3/2 • 0.55

MADAKET$600,000

24 Massachusetts AvenueSingle Family • 3/1 • 0.09

MADAKET$745,000

32 Tennessee AvenueSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.28

MADAKET$750,000

11 Starbuck RoadSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.39

DIONIS$1,100,000

20 Bishops RiseLand • 1.83

DIONIS$1,280,000

18 East Tristrams AvenueLand • 0.41


2010 TRANSACTIONSMADAKET MADEQUECHAM MIACOMET

MADAKET$1,100,000

235 Madaket RoadSingle Family • 4/2.5 • 0.92

MADAKET$1,176,000

12 Columbus AvenueSingle Family • 4/2.5 • 0.86

MADAKET$1,200,000

13 Rhode Island AvenueSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.46

MADAKET$1,200,000

7 South Cambridge StreetSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.82

MADAKET$1,325,000

7 Oakland AvenueSingle Family • 4/3 • 0.93

MADAKET$1,385,000

3 Washington Avenue Single Family • 2/3.5 • 0.35

MADAKET$1,600,000

5 South Cambridge Street Commercial • 2.64

MADAKET$2,000,000


MADAKET$2,187,500

121 Madaket Road Single Family • 2/2 • 3.40

MADAKET$2,400,000

15 Columbus Road Single Family • 4/3.5 • 0.61

MADEQUECHAM$1,075,000

13 Wigwam Road Single Family • 3/2.5 • 1.16

MADEQUECHAM$1,479,768

50R Madequecham Valley Rd Single Family • 3/3 • 0.68

MIACOMET$250,000

8A Thirty Acres Lane Condo • 2/1.5

MIACOMET$250,000

8B Thirty Acres Lane Condo • 2/1.5

MIACOMET$350,000

6 Green Meadows DriveSingle Family • 1/1 • 0.19

MIACOMET$360,000

11 Perry LaneSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.22


2010 TRANSACTIONSMIACOMET

MIACOMET$429,000

108 Somerset RoadSingle Family • 5/2 • 0.45

MIACOMET$450,000

54 Essex RoadSingle Family • 6/5 • 0.12

MIACOMET$486,000

12 Essex RoadSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.19

MIACOMET$500,000

1 Topping Lift RoadSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.51

MIACOMET$514,833

7 Marble WaySingle Family • 3/3 • 0.46

MIACOMET$517,000

33 Bartlett Road Single Family • 3/2.5 • 0.23

MIACOMET$550,000

19 Essex RoadCondo • 5/3

MIACOMET$560,000


MIACOMET$598,000


MIACOMET$600,000

1 Topping Lift RoadSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.51

MIACOMET$670,000

3 CachalotLand • 0.46

MIACOMET$672,500

13 Doc Ryder DriveLand • 0.44

MIACOMET$375,000

1 Thurstons WaySingle Family • 5/4 • 0.23

MIACOMET$375,000

19A Essex RoadCondo • 3/3

MIACOMET$425,000

15 Green Meadows DriveSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.29

MIACOMET$475,000

58 Essex RoadMulti-Family • 6/4+ • 0.12


2010 TRANSACTIONSMIACOMET MID ISLAND

MIACOMET$850,000

22 Miacomet RoadSingle Family • 2/2.5 • 0.22

MIACOMET$1,000,000

3 Sand Eel LaneSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.28

MIACOMET$1,100,000

26, 26.5 Bartlett Road Single Family • 4/2.5 • 0.9

MIACOMET$2,050,000

138 Miacomet RoadSingle Family • 5/5 • 1.84

MID ISLAND$160,000

133F Old South Road, #6Condo • 0/1

MID ISLAND$219,000

2 Rosemary WayLand • 0.12

MID ISLAND$276,500

46 Macy Lane,A1Condo • 3/2.5

MID ISLAND$317,500

17A Park Circle, #17ACondo • 3/2

MID ISLAND$330,000

37 Macys LaneSingle Family • 1/1 • 0.18

MID ISLAND$344,000

10A Park CircleCondo • 2/2.5

MID ISLAND$350,000


MID ISLAND$360,000


MID ISLAND$362,000

1 Hooper Farm RoadSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.12

MID ISLAND$362,500


MID ISLAND$150,000

12C Amelia DriveCondo

MID ISLAND$94,500

133D Old South RoadCondo • 1/1


2010 TRANSACTIONSMID ISLAND

MID ISLAND$512,000

12E Amelia DriveCondo • 3/2

MID ISLAND$550,000

29B Evergreen WayCo-op • 4/3 • 0.19

MID ISLAND$602,399

40D Nobadeer Farm Road Condo • 2/2.5

MID ISLAND$619,000

8 Seikinnow PlaceSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.46

MID ISLAND$645,000

8 Seikinnow PlaceSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.46

MID ISLAND$650,216

37 Macys LaneSingle Family • 1/1 • 0.18

MID ISLAND$671,196

6 Pine Tree RoadSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.19

MID ISLAND$672,500

2 Mary Ann DriveCommercial • 1/1.5 • 0.11

MID ISLAND$685,000

9 Evergreen WaySingle Family • 3/2.5 • 1.84

MID ISLAND$739,354

7 Mary Ann DriveSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.13

MID ISLAND$425,000

98 Hinsdale Road, BCondo • 2/2.5

MID ISLAND$395,000

98D Hinsdale RoadCondo • 2/2.5

MID ISLAND$395,000

98A Hinsdale RoadCondo • 2/2.5

MID ISLAND$401,000

6 Pine Tree RoadSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.19

MID ISLAND$375,000


MID ISLAND$365,000

74A Old South RoadCondo • 3/2


2010 TRANSACTIONSMID ISLAND MONOMOY

MID ISLAND$760,000

11 Seikinnow PlaceSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 0.46

MID ISLAND$800,000

7 Nancy Ann LaneCommercial • 2/2 • 0.52

MID ISLAND$800,000

10 Fox Grape LaneSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.17

MID ISLAND$825,000

81 Hinsdale RoadCommercial • 0.39

MID ISLAND$950,000

5 Amelia DriveCommercial • 3/2 • 0.29

MID ISLAND$975,000

19 Teasdale CircleCommercial • 4/2 • 0.27

MID ISLAND$1,125,000

17 Teasdale CircleCommercial • 4/2+ • 0.29


11 & 13 Sun Island RoadLand • 0.17


14 Sun Island RoadCommercial • 0/2 • 1.78

MONOMOY$370,000

11 Chatham RoadLand • 0.46

MONOMOY$1,125,000

11 Brewster RoadSingle Family • 2/2.5 • 1.74

MONOMOY$2,450,000


MONOMOY$3,300,000

5 Cathcart RoadSingle Family • 5/5.5 • 1.00

MONOMOY$4,450,000

47 Monomoy RoadLand • 1.04

MID ISLAND$805,000

6 Thistle WaySingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.29

MID ISLAND$761,500

13 Wood Lily RoadSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 0.15


2010 TRANSACTIONSMONOMOY NASHAQUISSET NAUSHOP POCOMO POLPIS

NASHAQUISSETT$685,000

25 Autopscot CircleCo-op • 3/2 • 0.12


12 Netowa Lane Single Family • 3/3 • 0.00


31 Autopscot CircleCo-op • 3/3.5 • 0.12


29 Washaman AvenueCo-op • 3/3 • 0.13

NAUSHOP$587,500

22 Bluebird LaneSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.17

NAUSHOP$654,000

6 Curlew CourtSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.12

NAUSHOP$946,750

8 Kittiwake LaneSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.15

NAUSHOP$979,817

37 Goldfinch DriveSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.15

NAUSHOP$1,075,000

18 Goldfinch DriveSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.14

NAUSHOP$1,100,000

9 Kittiwake LaneSingle Family • 5/5.5 • 0.11

POCOMO$2,660,000

32 Pocomo RoadSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.98

POLPIS$359,000

14 Kelley RoadSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.60

POLPIS$665,000

18 Kelley RoadSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.60

MONOMOY$5,350,000

17 Monomoy RoadSingle Family • 5/6.5 • 0.76

MONOMOY$5,485,000

19 Monomoy RoadSingle Family • 6/7+ • 0.97

MONOMOY$27,500,000

11 & 15 Cathcart RoadSingle Family • 9/10+ • 5.75


2010 TRANSACTIONSPOLPIS QUAISE QUIDNET SCONSET

POLPIS$1,025,000

179 Polpis RoadSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.92

POLPIS$2,000,000

306 Polpis RoadLand • 4.55

POLPIS$2,325,000

12 Moors End LandSingle Family • 4/5.5 • 0.60

POLPIS$2,950,000

19 North Pasture LaneSingle Family • 6/6+ • 2.87

POLPIS$3,000,000

315 Polpis RoadSingle Family • 5/3.5 • 4.10

POLPIS$19,200,000

15 Top Gale LaneSingle Family • 9/12+ • 3.00

QUAISE$1,950,000

36 Bassett RoadSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 0.41

QUAISE$2,225,000

18 & 20 Bassett RoadSingle Family • 3/1.5 • 3.15

QUAISE$2,700,000

10 Bassett RoadSingle Family • 6/4.5 • 1.60

QUIDNET$1,713,500

1 Brier Patch RoadSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.58

SCONSET$415,000

83 Baxter RoadSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.34

SCONSET$450,000

9 Comeau RoadLand • 0.22

SCONSET$600,000

81 Baxter RoadSingle Family • 4/4 • 0.32

SCONSET$735,000

9 Lily StreetSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.07

SCONSET$845,000

6 Packet DriveLand • 0.46

SCONSET$950,000

15 Clifton StreetSingle Family • 2/1.5 • 0.17


2010 TRANSACTIONSSCONSET

SCONSET$1,015,000

8 BroadwaySingle Family • 4/2 • 0.04

SCONSET$1,075,000

15 King StreetSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.19

SCONSET$1,200,000

17 Low Beach RoadLand

SCONSET$1,400,000

5 Evelyn StreetSingle Family • 4/3 • 0.21

SCONSET$1,400,000

7 Jackson StreetSingle Family • 2/2.5 • 0.15

SCONSET$1,400,000

35 King StreetSingle Family • 4/2.5 • 0.21

SCONSET$1,420,000

107 Sankaty RoadLand • 0.68

SCONSET$1,444,000

19 McKinley AvenueSingle Family • 4/4 • 0.21

SCONSET$1,478,000

27 Sconset AvenueSingle Family • 3/2+ • 0.13

SCONSET$1,550,000

21 Burnell StreetSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.20

SCONSET$1,650,000

27 Low Beach RoadLand • 0.47

SCONSET$2,250,000

30B Sankaty RoadSingle Family • 4/5 • 0.12

SCONSET$2,400,000

25 Low Beach RoadLand • 0.46

SCONSET$2,525,000

5 Baxter RoadSingle Family • 7/3.5 • 0.32

SCONSET$950,000

15 Cottage AvenueLand • 0.12

SCONSET$975,000

36 Burnell StreetLand • 0.78


2010 TRANSACTIONSSCONSET SHAWKEMO SHIMMO SOUTH OF TOWN SQUAM

SCONSET$2,800,000

21 Sankaty Head RoadSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 2.08

SCONSET$2,950,000

6 Coffin StreetSingle Family • 4/5 • 0.25

SCONSET$3,000,000

32 Sankaty Head RoadSingle Family • 1/1 • 3.40

SCONSET$3,200,000

9 Morey LaneSingle Family • 4/4.5 • 0.69

SCONSET$3,900,000

91 Low Beach RoadSingle Family • 8/8+ • 3.60

SHAWKEMO$5,968,000

7 Wingspread LaneSingle Family • 7/7.5 • 3.07

SHIMMO$2,050,000


SHIMMO$5,410,000

10 South Valley RoadSingle Family • 5/6+ • 2.04

SHIMMO$5,995,000

19 Shimmo Pond RoadSingle Family • 7/7+ • 1.00

SOUTH OF TOWN$412,000

5 Hull LaneSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 0.24


65 Fairgrounds Road, Unit 1Condo • 3/3


47 Fairgrounds RoadSingle Family • 6/3 • 0.48

SQUAM$1,082,000

66 Squam RoadSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.78

SQUAM$1,100,000

107 Squam RoadLand • 0.92

SQUAM$5,200,000

89 Squam RoadSingle Family • 4/2.5 • 2.40

SQUAM$8,000,000

97 Squam RoadSingle Family • 4/3 • 2.50


2010 TRANSACTIONSSQUAM SURFSIDE

SURFSIDE$375,000

6 South Pasture LaneLand • 0.92

SURFSIDE$550,000

11 Field AvenueSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.99

SURFSIDE$620,000

12 Field AvenueSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 1.00

SURFSIDE$675,000

70 Pochick AvenueLand • 2.76

SURFSIDE$801,000

6 Clifford StreetLand

SURFSIDE$980,000

10 Holly StreetSingle Family • 1/2.5 • 0.11

SURFSIDE$990,000

12A South Pasture LaneSingle Family • 3/2 • 1.14

SURFSIDE$995,000

10 Monohansett RoadSingle Family • 3/2 • 3.51

SURFSIDE$1,125,000

17 BoulevardeSingle Family • 3/3 • 1.38

SURFSIDE$1,140,000

135 Surfside RoadSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.51

SURFSIDE$1,215,000

66 South Shore RoadSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 1.84

SURFSIDE$1,400,000

61 South Shore RoadSingle Family • 6/4+ • 2.10

SURFSIDE$1,400,000

26 Nonantum AvenueSingle Family • 2/1.5 • 1.15

SURFSIDE$1,420,000

6 Woodland DriveSingle Family • 5/5 • 1.98

SQUAM$12,750,000

13 Squam RoadSingle Family • 7/8.5 • 2.20

SQUAM$13,500,000

37 Squam RoadSingle Family • 7/8+ • 3.79


2010 TRANSACTIONSSURFSIDE TOM NEVERS

SURFSIDE$1,525,000

9 Plum StreetSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.46

SURFSIDE$1,912,750

12 Pequot StreetSingle Family • 3/3+ • 0.46

SURFSIDE$2,256,250

3 Rainbow’s EndSingle Family • 7/4.5 • 2.15

SURFSIDE$2,316,250

6 Pochick AvenueSingle Family • 4/4+ • 1.10

SURFSIDE$3,000,000

22 Nonantum AvenueSingle Family • 5/4.5 • 1.15

SURFSIDE$3,100,000

25 Nonantum AvenueSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.92

TOM NEVERS$657,500

24 Wanoma WayLand • 0.11

TOM NEVERS$750,000

31 Dartmouth StreetSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.23

TOM NEVERS$795,000

23 Dartmouth StreetSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.23

TOM NEVERS$825,000

32 Lyons LaneSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 1.70

TOM NEVERS$849,000

6 Heath LaneSingle Family • 2/3 • 0.42

TOM NEVERS$900,000

21 Longwood DriveLand • 2.75

TOM NEVERS$900,000

8 Longwood DriveLand • 2.80

TOM NEVERS$1,020,000

9 Heath LaneSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.60


103 Tom Nevers RoadSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.60


2 Whitetail CircleSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 2.75


2010 TRANSACTIONSTOM NEVERS TOWN




8 Crestwood CircleSingle Family • 9/6+ • 2.75




60 Wanoma WaySingle Family • 6/5.5 • 3.03

TOWN$296,000

8 Atlantic AvenueSingle Family • 5/1 • 0.16

TOWN$375,000

40D Centre StreetCondo • 2/1

TOWN$375,000

1 Lowell PlaceLand • 0.05

TOWN$400,000

10 Cherry Street, #1Condo • 4/2 • 0.08

TOWN$492,816

14 Cherry StreetCondo • 1/1 • 0.12

TOWN$500,000

36 York StreetSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.06

TOWN$541,000

47 Pleasant StreetCondo • 3/3 • 0.12

TOWN$551,500

60B Prospect StreetMulti-Family • 4/3.5 • 0.16

TOWN$406,251

18 New StreetSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.17

TOWN$420,000

74 Centre Street, #2Condo • 1/1

TOWN$475,000

3 Fayette StreetSingle Family • 1/1 • 0.04

TOWN$475,000

23 West Chester, #5Condo • 2/1


2010 TRANSACTIONSTOWN

TOWN$571,500

3 Silver StreetMulti-Family • 4/3 • 0.06

TOWN$610,000

47 Pleasant StreetSingle Family • 4/4 • 0.12

TOWN$650,000

20 Madaket RoadLand • 0.46

TOWN$650,000

45 West Chester StreetSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.14

TOWN$665,000

58C Main StreetCondo • 0/1

TOWN$675,000

23 West York LaneSingle Family • 2/3 • 0.07

TOWN$688,500


TOWN$690,000

10A Madaket RoadLand • 0.46

TOWN$700,000

77 Washington StreetSingle Family • 2/2 • 0.11

TOWN$700,000


TOWN$740,000

12 Prospect StreetSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.07

TOWN$750,000

95 West Chester StreetLand • 0.48

TOWN$760,000


TOWN$800,000

3 Warren StreetSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 005

TOWN$850,000

58 Orange StreetSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.04

TOWN$850,000

10R Mt.Vernon StreetSingle Family • 3/1.5 • 0.05



TOWN$900,000

47B West ChesterSingle Family • 4/2.5 • 1.26

TOWN$954,000

3 Warren StreetSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 0.05

TOWN$975,000

80 Washington StreetCondo • 2/2.5

TOWN$990,000


TOWN$1,000,000


TOWN$1,000,000

47A West Chester StreetSingle Family • 4/2.5 • 1.22

TOWN$1,000,000

72 Centre StreetSingle Family • 5/6 • 0.07

TOWN$1,000,000

24 Hussey StreetMulti-Family • 5/6 • 0.08

TOWN$1,000,000

70 Centre StreetSingle Family • 3/4 • 0.09

TOWN$1,005,000

8 Sunset Hill LaneSingle Family • 6/3.5 • 0.28

TOWN$1,050,000

5 Plumb LaneSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.03

TOWN$1,060,000

5B Step LaneCondo • 2/3 • 0.08

TOWN$850,000

6 Cherry StreetSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.21

TOWN$875,000

62 Prospect StreetSingle Family • 6/4 • 0.18

TOWN$880,000

11 New Mill StreetSingle Family • 2/2 • 0.15

TOWN$900,000

35 Milk StreetSingle Family • 4/2.5 • 0.32



TOWN$1,100,000

8 Sunset Hill LaneSingle Family • 6/3.5 • 0.28

TOWN$1,150,000

17 Prospect StreetSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.18

TOWN$1,170,000

1 Brock’s CourtSingle Family • 2/2 • 0.14

TOWN$1,175,000

6 1/2A Cherry StreetSingle Family • 6/5.5 • 0.14

TOWN$1,200,000


TOWN$1,225,000

8 Pine StreetSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.11

TOWN$1,297,500

50 West Chester StreetSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.18

TOWN$1,300,000

6 Flora StreetSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.06

TOWN$1,300,000

13 North Liberty StreetSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.31

TOWN$1,325,000

24 Vestal StreetSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.15

TOWN$1,337,500

9 Beaver StreetSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.09

TOWN$1,400,000

15 York StreetSingle Family • 4/5.5 • 0.12

TOWN$1,400,000

35 Centre StreetCommercial • 0/1 • 0.04

TOWN$1,412,500


TOWN$1,457,625

10 Still DockSingle Family • 2/2.5 • 0.04

TOWN$1,469,127

15 York StreetSingle Family • 4/5.5 • 0.12



TOWN$1,725,000

30B Washington StreetCommercial • 0/1 • 0.17

TOWN$1,725,000

31 Washington StreetSingle Family • 2/2.5 • 0.12

TOWN$1,725,000

33 Washington StreetSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.27

TOWN$1,800,000

8 Coon StreetSingle Family • 4/4.5 • 0.19

TOWN$1,900,000


TOWN$1,915,000

19 Orange StreetSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.05

TOWN$2,100,000


TOWN$2,150,000

2 Martin’s LaneSingle Family • 4/4.5 • 0.12

TOWN$2,300,000

39 Orange StreetSingle Family • 5/3 • 0.20

TOWN$2,400,000

8 Woodbury LaneSingle Family • 5/4.5 • 0.24

TOWN$2,650,000

16 East Creek RoadLand • 0.30

TOWN$2,700,000


TOWN$1,485,000

21 Lily StreetSingle Family • 4/3 • 0.08

TOWN$1,550,000

14 New LaneSingle Family • 4/4 • 0.12

TOWN$1,600,000

10 Still DockSingle Family • 2/2.5 • 0.04

TOWN$1,725,000

30A Washington StreetSingle Family • 1/1 • 0.13



TOWN$2,725,000

21R Madaket RoadSingle Family • 7/5 • 1.30

TOWN$2,800,000

4 Quaker RoadSingle Family • 5/5.5 • 0.25

TOWN$3,000,000

38 Orange StreetSingle Family • 7/4+ • 0.13

TOWN$3,365,000

8 Vestel StreetSingle Family • 6/5.5 • 0.13

TOWN$3,450,000

28 Washington StreetCommercial • 0/1 • 0.13

TOWN$3,500,000

12 & 14 East Creek RoadSingle Family • 11/5+ • 1.14

TOWN$4,000,000

3 Cash’s CourtSingle Family • 6/4.5 • 0.26

TOWN$4,133,168

18 Mill StreetSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.16

TOWN$4,535,000

3 Fair StreetSingle Family • 5/4+ • 0.16

TOWN$4,637,500

1 Gorhams CourtSingle Family • 4/4 • 0.31

TOWN$5,100,000

7 Academy LaneSingle Family • 8/8.5 • 0.49

TOWN$5,150,000

75 Main StreetSingle Family • 6/3+ • 0.30

TOWN$5,500,000

5 Fair StreetSingle Family • 6/7.5 • 0.12

TOWN$5,650,000

90 Main StreetSingle Family • 7/6+ • 0.27

TOWN$5,900,000

36 Orange StreetSingle Family • 5/3.5 • 0.21

TOWN$6,000,000

77 Main StreetSingle Family • 7/6.5 • 0.20


2010 TRANSACTIONSWAUWINET WEST OF TOWN

WEST OF TOWN$350,000

7 Surfside RoadSingle Family • 1/1 • 0.31


2 Cedar CircleSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.23


22 Bailey RoadSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.23


4 Newtown RoadSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.18


42 Hummock Pond RoadSingle Family • 2/2 • 0.46


9 Gray AvenueSingle Family • 3/1.5 • 0.50


21B Friendship LaneCondo • 2/2 • 0.18


28 Vesper LaneSingle Family • 4/1 • 0.24

WAUWINET$5,703,288

28 Medouie Creek RoadSingle Family • 8/7.5 • 6.20


63 Surfside RoadLand • 0.12


7 Cow Pond Lane, #2Condo • 3/2 • 0.16


45 Surfside RoadMulti-Family • 6/2 • 0.17

WAUWINET$1,300,000

127 Wauwinet RoadSingle Family • 2/2 • 0.10

WAUWINET$2,550,000

112 Wauwinet RoadSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.83

WAUWINET$3,800,000

28 Medouie Creek RoadSingle Family • 8/7.5 • 6.20

WAUWINET$4,300,000

5 Crows Nest WaySingle Family • 4/2+ • 0.88



4 Washaman AvenueSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.23


5 Old Westmoor FarmLand • 0.53






4 Manchester CircleSingle Family • 3/4 • 0.46


91 West Chester StreetLand • 0.98

WEST OF TOWN$1,150,000

34 Hummock Pond RoadSingle Family • 7/4.5 • 0.76


5 Pond RoadSingle Family • 4/4.5 • 0.49


9 Old Westmoor FarmSingle Family • 5/5.5 • 0.66


2 Cedar CircleSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.23


4 Washaman AvenueSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.24


25 Equator DriveSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.46


8 Equator DriveMulti-Family • 3/3 • 0.46


21 Friendship LaneCondo • 4/3.5 • 0.17


29 Equator DriveSingle Family • 4/325 • 0.46


53 Vestal StreetLand • 0.46

2010 TRANSACTIONSWEST OF TOWN


BY THE NUMBERS

Data provided by LINK Nantucket


FACTS FOR CONSUMERS

Commonwealth of MassachusettsOffice of Consumer AffairsDivision of Professional Licensure

Board of Registration of Home InspectorsThe Board of Registration of Home Inspectors is charged with eval-uating the qualifications of applicants and granting licensure tothose who qualify. It establishes rules and regulations to ensure theintegrity and competence of licensees.The Board protects the pub-lic health and welfare through regulation of the profession in accor-dance with the state statutes and board regulations.

The Board is responsible for insuring that licensed home inspectorshave proper training and experience through an education programand meet minimum inspection requirements in each inspection per-formed.Applicants are required to pass a board approved examina-tion prior to licensure and fulfill continuing education requirementsfor license renewal.The Board publishes a Standards of Practice andCode of Ethics for home inspectors.

About Home InspectionsA standard home inspection is a visual examination of the physicalstructure and major interior systems of a residential building con-sisting of one to four dwelling units.An inspection can be likened toa physical exam by a physician; however, it should be clearly under-stood that a home inspection is not to be confused with an apprais-al, a building code inspection, a guarantee of any kind, and/or aninsurance policy on the condition of the property.

During an inspection, the inspector will review the readily accessi-ble exposed portions of the structure of the home, including theroof, the attic, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, basement, andfoundation as well as the heating/air conditioning systems, interiorplumbing and electrical systems for potential problems.

Home inspections are not intended to point out every small prob-lem or any invisible or latent defect in a home. Most minor or cos-metic flaws, for example, should be apparent to the buyer withoutthe aid of a professional.

Timing of the Home InspectionA home inspector is typically hired by a potential homebuyer rightafter the offer to purchase contract is signed, prior to executing thefinal purchase and sales agreement. However, before the potentialbuyer signs the offer to purchase contract, he/she should determineif they want to have an inspection clause in the contract making thepurchase obligation contingent upon the findings of a professionalhome inspection.This clause should specify the terms to which boththe buyer and seller are obligated.

Selecting a Home InspectorGood referral sources for home inspection services are friends,neighbors, or business acquaintances who have been satisfied witha home inspector. In addition, lawyers and mortgage brokers may alsorecommend a home inspector.The names of local inspectors can befound by searching the Division of Professional Licensure website atwww.mass.gov/reg/boards/hi, or in the Yellow Pages where manyadvertise under “Building Inspection Service” or “Home InspectionService.”

Real estate brokers and salesmen may not directly recommend a spe-cific home inspection company or home inspector unless representingthe buyer as a buyer’s broker. Brokers, however, may provide assistanceto buyers in finding information on licensed home inspectors.

A current home owner may also want to get a home inspection toidentify any problems, especially if the owner plans to sell the homein the near future.

Following are additional tips when searching for a home inspector:

• As of May 2001, home inspectors are required to be licensed inthe Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A home inspector’s licenseshould be verified prior to hiring. Consumers should not be confusedby home inspector “certifications” offered by, or sold by home inspec-tion trade societies or companies, obtained via home study courses,or provided by home inspection companies that certify their ownhome inspectors. Since the home inspection business is unregulated inmost states, certifications are available to anyone. A home inspector’slicense can be verified with the Board of Registration of HomeInspectors at its website or by calling the Board at 617-727-4459.

• The home inspection company that is retained should welcomethe potential buyer’s presence at the home inspection. The homeinspector should be willing to address all of the buyer’s questionsand provide a full verbal and written report.• Those hiring an inspector should expect an open door policy fromthe home inspection company to be able to ask questions about thecontent of the home inspection report in the future.

During the Home InspectionWhile not necessary, it is recommended that the buyer be presentfor the inspection.This allows the buyer to observe the inspector,ask questions directly, and obtain a better understanding of the con-dition of the home, how its systems work, and how to maintain it.The written report may be easier to understand if the buyer waspresent during the inspection.

It is important that safe access and sufficient lighting is provided sothat the inspector can inspect the property.

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Inspectors must provide a written evaluation report based on thestandards of compliance in accordance with Massachusetts GeneralLaws Chapter 146.

At the conclusion of the home inspection, the buyer should be wellinformed of the condition of the home. It should be known if thereare visible, apparent problems, if repairs need to be made, orwhether or not there are any risks of concealed damage, andwhether further investigation is recommended and/or required.

Other Inspections and Tests to ConsiderIt is strongly recommended that potential buyers consider havingthe following inspections and/or tests performed prior to signingthe final purchase agreement:• Lead paint.The seller, under CMR 460.750(A) shall disclose if theproperty has been inspected for lead paint and provide copies ofany lead paint reports prior to signing the final purchase agree-ment.• Water quality (Is it drinkable)• Wood destroying insects, including termites• Air quality, including radon gas • Fungi, mold and allergens• Seller required, under 105 CMR 651.010, to provide the poten-tial buyer with an affidavit disclosing the presence of UreaFormaldehyde Insulation if it exists.

While some home inspectors are qualified to offer these services,these inspections and tests are not part of the basic home inspec-tion and should be contracted through qualified licensed profes-sionals in those fields.

Filing a ComplaintWhile most licensees conduct themselves as true professionals, theDivision of Professional Licensure will take action against thoselicensees who fail to maintain acceptable standards of competenceand integrity. In some cases, complaints are made by dissatisfiedconsumers, however, dissatisfaction alone is not proof of incompe-tence or sufficient grounds for disciplinary action.

If you have a serious complaint about a home inspector, call orwrite the Division’s Office of Investigations at 239 CausewayStreet, Boston, MA 02114.The phone number is 617-727-7406. Acopy of the complaint form can also be downloaded from theDivision’s website (www.mass.gov/reg/).

UTILITIES AND SERVICES

Cablevision: Service is provided by Comcast. There is a localCable TV Advisory Committee which is appointed by theSelectmen.There are a variety of viewing options available startingwith a basic service. Cablevision extends into most of the moreheavily populated areas of the Island. For more detailed informationyou should contact:

Comcast1 Monomoy RoadNantucket, MA 02554888-633-4266www.comcast.net

Satellite TV: Available from:

Direct TV123 Felton StreetMarlborough, MA 01752800-497-1117www.directtv.com

Electricity: Provided by the Nantucket Electric Company (ANational Grid Company) to the entire Island at the present. Itreaches the Island via cable which is laid under the floor ofNantucket Sound. Bills are on a 28 to 32 day basis. For moredetailed information contact:

National Grid508-325-8000888-444-6326www.nationalgridus.com

Federal Flood Hazard Insurance: This insurance is presentlyavailable on properties located in a flood plain. There are FloodInsurance Rate Maps issued on a regular basis by the U.S.Government which delineate areas prone to flooding as the resultof storms, unusual variations or combinations of weather and/orseasonal fluctuations. Due to changing legislation be sure to checkon the current availability.

Fuel: There is no municipal gas supply but there are several privatesuppliers of heating oil, kerosene, diesel fuel and propane gas.

Landfill: Every building (residential or commercial) is charged aland fill fee. Presently these are sent out on an annual basis and arepayable to the Town of Nantucket.You may take your own bagged



trash to the dump or hire one of several private removal compa-nies. There are hazardous waste days several times a year.Recycling is mandatory for all plastics, newspapers, cardboard,magazine, aluminum and tin cans and glass.

Post Office: As of 2010 there are 3 post offices: the main build-ing is at 5 Federal Street (508- 228-1067), the branch is at 120Pleasant Street (508-228-4143) and the Sconset location is on theSquare (508-257-4402).The postal annex for pick-up of oversizedpackages is at 155 Old South Road (508-325-5682).

Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes:The mil rate is fair-ly low (2009 was $2.76/$1,000 assessed value for residential prop-erty) compared to most other areas of the country. It changeseach year depending upon the annual budget and the amountscoming to the town and county from state and federal sources.Real estate is re-assessed every three years.The tax year is fromJuly 1 to June 30. Bills are issued twice a year and are due within30 days. Personal property taxes are assessed on second home,rental home and business furniture and fixtures.They are based onquite reasonable assessments and are sent at the same time.TheNantucket Town and County building is at 16 Broad Street.

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Every property musthave a current Certificate of Compliance as issued by the FireDepartment after an inspection by the Fire Chief or the AlarmCompany.The detectors may be individually attached or hard wiredprior to closing depending on the age of the structure or renovation.Telephone: Verizon provides local service and each householdcan choose its own long distance carrier.There is a transmissiontower located at the intersection of the Madaket, Cliff and EelPoint Roads. Cellular phone service is available through severalsources as well. For local service contact:

Verizon800-870-9999www.verizon.com

Water: The Wannacomet Water Company is owned by the Townof Nantucket.Water comes from artesian wells in the well fieldsbetween Old South Road and Milestone Road. Pressure is main-tained on the opposite side of town by the water tower on CliffRoad near the Madaket Road intersection.‘Sconset has a separatewell field near the ballpark. Water mains extend throughout thecenter of town and private wells are used elsewhere. Our watertends to be of an excellent quality and is quite soft. If you wouldlike to have the well water tested there is a nominal fee and ittakes about seven to ten business days to get the results.

Sewer Fee: Buildings are either conected to Town Sewer or aseptic system. Buildings that are conected to Town Sewer arecharged a sewer fee by Wannacomet Water Company based onwater consumption. Buildings that are on septic systems are notcharged a sewer fee; however, maintenance of septic systems isrecommended, if not required, to ensure they function properly.

Septic Systems: Other areas have individual, in ground, septicsystems, usually with leach pits or leach fields.The majority of theIsland has permeable beach sand which is an excellent natural fil-ter. The State requires that all property transfers include aCertification that is provided by the Seller stating that the exist-ing septic system is up to Title V regulations, which protect thegroundwater.

Wannacomet Water Company1 Milestone Road508-228-0022www.wannacomet.org

Financing: There are three local banks, Pacific National (now apart of the Bank of America) at 61 Main Street, 508-228-1917,Nantucket Bank, 104 Pleasant Street (now a part of SovereignBank), 508-228-0580, and Cape Cod 5, 6 West Creek Road, 508-228-1255. Each bank provides financing for the purchase of pri-mary residences, second homes, land and investment properties.Many Cape Cod and Massachusetts banks and mortgage compa-nies also offer competitive rates. Your real estate agent will beaware of current rates and financing procedures.

Legal Services: As you enter into the process of buying a pieceof Island property you will be signing a legal contract.We recom-mend that you consult a local attorney for legal advice as they arefamiliar with Massachusetts quitclaim and Land Court deeds aswell as local procedures and regulations including the Land BankTax.

Inspection Services: There are many firms both on and offIsland that provide structural, lead paint,water potability, engineer-ing and wood boring insect inspection services. Home inspectionservices are now regulated by the Massachusetts Office ofConsumer Affairs. See the previous section “Home Inspectors:Facts for Consumers” for more details and how to obtain a list oflicensed firms.



TOWN AGENCIESTHAT ARE PROTECTINGYOUR INVESTMNENT

Nantucket Conservation Commissionwww.nantucketconservation.org508-228-7230An elected public board that enforces Federal, Stateand Local wetlands regulations. It acts on permits forconstruction within 100 feet of a wetland. Wetlanddoes not necessarily mean “wet”. There are areasdefined as wetlands that simply contain certain typesof vegetation.You should inquire whether or not theproperty you are considering might fall under thejurisdiction of the Conservation Commission and thesteps you would need to take for a determination.

Massachusetts Endangered Species Acthttp://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/nhesp.htm508-389-6300The Massachusetts Endangered Species Act pro-tects rare species and their habitats by prohibitingthe taking of any plant or animal species listed asEndangered, Threatened, or Special Concern bythe MA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife. Permitsfor taking rare species for scientific, educational,conservation, or management purposes can begranted by the Division of Fisheries & Wildlife.

Nantucket Historic District Commission(HDC) www.nantucket-ma.gov (Click on Historic District Commission)508-228-7231An elected public body that approves and regulatesthe exterior appearance of all structures onNantucket in an effort to maintain the Island’s historicambiance. HDC approval is required for all changes(structural and/or painting) to buildings and any newconstruction including fences, hardscaping, sheds andsteps, etc. This conformity of appearance is an integral part of theisland’s appeal and helps to maintain property values.

Nantucket Land Bank Commissionwww.nantucketlandbank.org508-228-7240The Nantucket Islands Land Bank, a land conservation programcreated to acquire, hold, and manage important open spaceresources and endangered landscapes of Nantucket Island, for the

use and enjoyment of the general public, was the first of its kindin the nation.The program was conceived by Nantucket’s PlanningCommission, adopted by the voters of Nantucket, and establishedby a special act of the Massachusetts Legislature in 1983.Approximately 40 percent of Nantucket, a 50 square mile islandlocated 22 miles south of Cape Cod, is protected by private con-servation groups, the Town of Nantucket, and the NantucketIslands Land Bank.



The Land Bank has worked to accomplish its legislated purpose byactively competing in the open market to acquire land which pro-vides the public a wide range of opportunities. Land Bank holdingscurrently include beaches, wetlands, aquifer recharge areas, moor-lands, heathlands, rare species habitat, ocean, pond and harborfrontage, and properties for passive and active recreation.To date theLand Bank has committed more than $106 million dollars to land pro-tection,acquiring over 2,218 acres,with an additional 105 acres perma-nently protected by conservation restrictions. It is funded by collectinga fee on each Nantucket County real estate transfer. It is operated bya five member, publicly elected, body. Currently, a buyer pays 2% ofthe purchase price to the Land Bank.A property transfer goes firstto the Land Bank and then is recorded at the Registry of Deeds.The IRS has ruled that this fee cannot be deducted as a sales taxbut is added to the purchase price.

OTHER PRESERVATION GROUPS

There are several different organizations and agencies that sharea common interest in the protection and preservation ofNantucket’s resources.To ensure that you are clear on the focusof each of these groups and to help you better define your per-sonal priorities or interests, we present this listing of the variousorganizations and agencies who are playing a part in keeping theNantucket of today the Nantucket of tomorrow.

Maria Mitchell Association2 Vestal Street, Nantucket, MA 02554508-228-9198 • www.mmo.org

Massachusetts Audubon SocietySouth Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773617-259-9500 • www.massaudubon.org

Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc.118 Cliff Road, P.O. Box 13, Nantucket, MA 02554508-228-2884 • www.nantucketconservation.com

Nantucket Garden ClubP.O. Box 627, Nantucket, MA 02554.www.nantucket.org/gardenclub

Nantucket Land Council, Inc.6 Ash Lane, P.O. Box 502, Nantucket, MA 02554508-228-2818 • www.nantucketlandcouncil.org

Nantucket Preservation Trust2 Union Street, Nantucket, MA 02554508-228-1371 • www.nantucketpreservation.org

Sustainable NantucketNantucket, MA 02554508-228-3399 • www.sustainablenantucket.org

The Nature Conservancy5 Portland Street, 4th floor, Boston, MA 02114617-227-7017 • www.nature.org

The Trustees of Reservations572 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915,508-921-1944 • www.thetrustees.org

The Sconset Trust, Inc.P.O. Box 821, Siasconset, MA 02564508-257-9652 • www.sconsettrust.org

University of Massachusetts,Nantucket Field Station180 Polpis Road, Nantucket, MA 02554508-228-5268 • www.umb.edu/nantucket

WORKING WITH THE HDC:POLICIES AND PROCEDURESThe Historic District Commission has existed since 1955, whenthe Nantucket community voted to implement official historicpreservation procedures to protect and preserve historic build-ings, places, and districts.The measures were based on the expect-ed economic benefits from tourism revenues resulting from thecommunity’s maintenance of its historic and cultural resources.

“Building with Nantucket in Mind” is the official HDC guide-book. It is essential reading for all architects, builders and personsplanning to build or to purchase property on Nantucket as well asall residents who wish to maintain and renovate their houses orcommercial structures.The unbound guidebook is available for afee at the office on the second floor of the Town Annex, 37Washington Street, Nantucket, MA 02554.

• There are five elected regular commissioners and three electedalternate members. Commissioners serve staggered three-yearterms.• The HDC reviews all exterior changes and new construction onNantucket Island according to the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts Acts, 1970, Chapter 395, as amended (Appendix A,Building with Nantucket in Mind). Policies and procedures havebeen established since 1955.• The HDC office and mailing address is on the second floor of theTown Annex, 37 Washington Street, Nantucket, MA 02554. Thephone number is 508-228-7231.



THE APPROVAL PROCESS

Staff ReviewAfter the information listed on the back of the application form issubmitted, the staff checks for completion and date-stamps thedocuments, noting the date, 60 days from receipt, by which theHDC is required to take action. A staff recommendation sheet iscompleted and added to the file. The most complex applicationsare assigned specific appointment times at the Tuesday night meet-ing.

HDC meetingsRobert’s Rules govern the meetings. A majority vote is necessaryfor approval. Approved applications are assigned Certificate ofAppropriateness numbers.The Commission may request addition-al information, revisions, or a site visit to determine any visualimpact from the “travelled way”, which is the legal definition forthe HDC’s jurisdiction.

The HDC’s schedule revolves around weekly Tuesday meetings,held from 5 to 10 p.m. in the Cyrus Peirce School Cafeteria onSurfside Road. The meetings alternate each week from NewBusiness (New Applications) to Old Business (PendingApplications). Pre-agendas are available at the HDC on Tuesdays.If the Agenda was not completed on Tuesday night they continueon Thursdays. These Thursday meetings are generally held in theConference Room at the Town Annex Building on WashingtonStreet.

Applications Deadlines are every other Friday at noon. New applications sub-mitted are heard, in the order they were submitted to the HDCoffice, at the following “New Business” meeting, which is approxi-mately 11 days following the deadline. The eleven days gives theoffice time to process the application. The HDC is not alwaysrequired to notify abutters concerning pending applications.

Approvals If an application is approved, the staff will process the paperworkby the end of the following business day.Two copies of the plansare stamped and returned to the applicant.The third copy is keptin the HDC files.That copy is used when the HDC conducts thefinal on-site inspection of the completed work.

Building Permit/Certificate of Occupancy When the project is completed, the owner/agent should call theHDC office to arrange for the final inspection and sign-off on the

Building Permit/Certificate of Occupancy. An HDC inspector isrequired to visit the site within five working days from the date ofrequest.The inspection involves a visual survey of the exterior ele-vations and any HDC-approved site improvements, including fenc-ing, gates, walls, etc.The Building Permit may be signed on the site,or the owner/agent may have it signed at the HDC office follow-ing the inspection. If the HDC inspector determines that the workis incomplete or in violation of the original approval, the propertyowner is notified.

Where can I find information about a structure’s history? The HDC has survey forms with information about most of thestructures which were built on Nantucket before 1945.The sur-vey forms include a photograph of the structure, a conditionassessment, and some historical references. Dates of construction,original owners, and brief histories might be found on the surveyforms. More detailed research material is available at theNantucket Historical Association’s Research Center, located in theFair Street Museum. Call 508-228-1655 for hours, which are lim-ited in the off-season.

How do you process an HDC application? The deadline for submitting new applications and related docu-ments is every other Friday at noon, in order to be on Tuesday’sHDC meeting agenda eleven days later.

Why does the HDC have different responses to similar requests? Each application is reviewed according to its context, meaning thatno design is considered as an isolated object.The guidebook sep-arates the Island into settled (town or village) areas, unsettled(outlying) areas, and considers topography and vegetation factors.Each area’s characteristic features are considered.

How high can I build my house? Height is measured from finished grade to roof ridge. (Any changefrom existing grade must be noted on the application form.) Allstructures on Nantucket (exceptions for utility towers, etc.) arelimited by the zoning by-law to 30 feet. To avoid inappropriatelyimposing masses on Nantucket’s open landscape, one-and-a-half-story ridge heights are often required, unless deed restricted.

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Atlantic East/NantucketReal Estate

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Bamber Real Estate508-228-1416159 Orange StreetNantucket, MA [email protected]

Bennett Witte Real Estate508-269-3309PO Box 1176Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Boyce Realty508-257-6962PO Box 453Siasconset, MA [email protected]

Chatfield-Taylor Real Estate508-228-582891 Washington Street Ext.PO Box 1881Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Coffin Real Estate508-228-113840 Centre StreetNantucket, MA [email protected]

Compass Rose Real Estate508-325-5500137A Orange Street PO Box 935Nantucket, MA 02554compass@compassroserealestate.comwww.compassroserealestate.com

Congdon & Coleman Real Estate

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Cooper Shepherd Associates508-228-5668Zero Main Street Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Country Village Real Estate508-228-884010 Straight WharfNantucket, MA [email protected]

David Webster & Associates508-228-506644 Madaket RoadPO Box 1109 Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Denby Real Estate508-228-2522The Gallery @ 5 N. Water StreetNantucket, MA [email protected]

Edith Delker Real Estate508-257-969827 Stone Post Way PO Box 790Siasconset, MA [email protected]

Figurehead Realty508-228-449526 Milk Street Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Great Point Properties508-228-08901 North Beach Street Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Grey Lady Properties508-257-00645 Chuck Hollow RoadPO Box #2668Nantucket, MA [email protected]@greyladyproperties.comwww.greyladyproperties.com

Island Properties508-228-699935A Old South RoadNantucket, MA [email protected]

Islandwide Realty508-228-6396PO Box 987Nantucket, MA [email protected]

J Pepper Frazier Co.508-228-320219 Centre Street Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Jordan Real Estate508-228-44498 Federal StreetNantucket, MA [email protected]

Killen Real Estate508-228-097610 Easy StreetPO Box 1166Nantucket, MA 02554www.killenrealestate.com

LandVest508-325-5090Anchor Village37 Old South Rd #5Nantucket, Ma [email protected]

Lee Real Estate508-325-580058 Main Street Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Maury PeopleSotheby’s International Realty

508-228-188137 Main Street Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Osprey Real Estate508-228-7890 PO Box 955Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Preferred Properties508-228-2320 76 Easton StreetNantucket, MA 02554brokers@preferredpropertiesre.comwww.preferredpropertiesre.com

Pro Buyer Associates508-228-750077 Sparks AvenueNantucket, MA [email protected]

‘Sconset Real Estate508-257-6355Post Office SquarePO Box 122Siasconset, MA 02564www.coffinrealestate.com

Tea Rose Realty508-228-771922 Golfview DrivePO Box 19Nantucket, MA 02554www.tearosenantucket.com

Vaughan Machado Real Estate508-228-50625 Sesapana RoadPO Box 1095Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Welch & Associates Inc. RG508-228-77777 Nashaquisset LaneNantucket, MA [email protected]

Westbrook Real Estate508-257-6206PO Box 262Siasconset, MA [email protected]

Windwalker Real Estate508-228-911712 Oak StreetNantucket, MA [email protected]

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