Property
171 Orange Street • Mid Island
$9,495,000
5 bd · 3 ba
Positioned in one of Nantucket's most strategic and highly visible locations, this exceptional 34,000± square foot property presents a rare opportunity for mixed-use development with expansive possibilities. Located directly across from protected Land Bank property, including the Creeks Preserve and the historic Ottison family property, the site enjoys water views and access to the Monomoy Creeks while offering the convenience of nearby Town and Mid-Island amenities. Zoned CMI, the property provides exceptional development flexibility, allowing mixed-use buildings with one residential apartment per 2,000 square feet of land, or alternatively, one apartment per 1,250 square feet when developed as an entirely residential project with no commercial use. Municipal utilities, pedestrian and bicycle access, and proximity to Stop & Shop, Marine Home Center, the Mid-Island Post Office, local banks, and other established businesses further enhance its appeal. Combining exceptional visibility, natural beauty, and remarkable development potential, this is a truly rare generational offering in one of Nantucket's most dynamic commercial corridors.
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- Status
- Active
- List price
- $9,495,000
- Beds / baths
- 5 bd · 3 ba
- Living area
- 2,771 sq ft
- Days on market
- 38
- Listing office
- Fisher Real Estate
Positioned in one of Nantucket's most strategic and highly visible locations, this exceptional 34,000± square foot property presents a rare opportunity for mixed-use development with expansive possibilities. Located directly across from protected Land Bank property, including the Creeks Preserve and the historic Ottison family property, the site enjoys water views and access to the Monomoy Creeks while offering the convenience of nearby Town and Mid-Island amenities. Zoned CMI, the property provides exceptional development flexibility, allowing mixed-use buildings with one residential apartment per 2,000 square feet of land, or alternatively, one apartment per 1,250 square feet when developed as an entirely residential project with no commercial use. Municipal utilities, pedestrian and bicycle access, and proximity to Stop & Shop, Marine Home Center, the Mid-Island Post Office, local banks, and other established businesses further enhance its appeal. Combining exceptional visibility, natural beauty, and remarkable development potential, this is a truly rare generational offering in one of Nantucket's most dynamic commercial corridors.
Assessor Record
- Location
- 171 ORANGE ST
- Primary use
- Single Fam M01
- Zoning
- CMI
- Assessed total
- $2,895,000
- Acreage
- 0.79 ac
- Building area
- 2,771 sq ft
- Year built
- 1850
Registry Record
Latest deed reference: C27131/0
Recorded transfer
2018-12-03 · Book / Page C27131/0
Recorded transfer
2018-12-03 · Book / Page C27126/0
Recorded transfer
1968-04-01 · Book / Page C0009/0571
Recorded transfer
2021-10-14 · Book / Page C28509/0
Zoning Context
- District code
- CMI
- District name
- Commercial Mixed Industrial
Sample allowable uses
- Primary Dwelling
- Secondary dwelling — conditional / restricted
- Accessory dwelling
- Tertiary Dwelling — conditional / restricted
- Apartment
- Apartment building
Data Sources & Freshness
- Listing data
- MLS / LINKon market since 2026-08-06
- Assessment data
- Nantucket Assessorannual cycle
- Deed history
- Nantucket Registry of Deedsas recorded
- Zoning context
- Town of Nantucket zoning dataofficial reference
- Market analysis
- Nantucket Houses / Stephen Maury interpretationongoing