Property
33 Main Street • Town
$10,000,000
1 bd · 2.5 ba
A rare opportunity to own 33 Main Street—an iconic mixed-use building commanding the premier corner of Main and Federal Streets in the heart of Nantucket’s most coveted retail corridor. This unparalleled location offers exceptional visibility, dual frontage, oversized display windows, and constant pedestrian traffic among the island’s most affluent clientele. Originally built in 1847, the property blends timeless historic character with thoughtful modern upgrades, including central HVAC, sprinkler and fire systems, CCTV, and elevator access. The interiors showcase classic hardwood floors and refined finishes, creating an inviting and highly functional environment for both retail and office use. The building offers a versatile multi-level layout, including highly visible ground-floor retail, a full-height lower-level commercial space with Federal Street access, second-floor office space, and a third-floor one-bedroom apartment with sweeping views over downtown Nantucket. This configuration provides exceptional flexibility for investors or owner-users alike. With strong in-place or potential income, long-term appreciation, and the ability to retain or restructure existing tenancies, 33 Main Street represents a premier investment opportunity in one of the most exclusive and tightly held markets in the country. Ideal for buyers seeking a trophy asset with both immediate cash flow and enduring value or end-users seeking a strategic location.
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- Status
- Active
- List price
- $10,000,000
- Beds / baths
- 1 bd · 2.5 ba
- Living area
- 4,799 sq ft
- Days on market
- 114
- Listing office
- Maury People Sotheby's International Realty
A rare opportunity to own 33 Main Street—an iconic mixed-use building commanding the premier corner of Main and Federal Streets in the heart of Nantucket’s most coveted retail corridor. This unparalleled location offers exceptional visibility, dual frontage, oversized display windows, and constant pedestrian traffic among the island’s most affluent clientele. Originally built in 1847, the property blends timeless historic character with thoughtful modern upgrades, including central HVAC, sprinkler and fire systems, CCTV, and elevator access. The interiors showcase classic hardwood floors and refined finishes, creating an inviting and highly functional environment for both retail and office use. The building offers a versatile multi-level layout, including highly visible ground-floor retail, a full-height lower-level commercial space with Federal Street access, second-floor office space, and a third-floor one-bedroom apartment with sweeping views over downtown Nantucket. This configuration provides exceptional flexibility for investors or owner-users alike. With strong in-place or potential income, long-term appreciation, and the ability to retain or restructure existing tenancies, 33 Main Street represents a premier investment opportunity in one of the most exclusive and tightly held markets in the country. Ideal for buyers seeking a trophy asset with both immediate cash flow and enduring value or end-users seeking a strategic location.
Assessor Record
- Location
- 33 MAIN ST
- Primary use
- STORE/SHP M94
- Zoning
- CDT
- Assessed total
- $8,383,100
- Acreage
- 0.03 ac
- Building area
- 3,150 sq ft
- Year built
- 1847
Registry Record
Latest deed reference: 01350/0219
$4,500,000
10/26/2012 · Book / Page 01350/0219
$4,500,000
2008-02-08 · Book / Page 01124/0312
Recorded transfer
1995-04-21 · Book / Page 00470/0090
Recorded transfer
1976-12-03 · Book / Page 00156/0233
Zoning Context
- District code
- CDT
- District name
- Commercial Downtown
Sample allowable uses
- Primary Dwelling
- Secondary dwelling
- Accessory dwelling
- Tertiary Dwelling — conditional / restricted
- Apartment
- Apartment building — conditional / restricted
Data Sources & Freshness
- Listing data
- MLS / LINKon market since 2026-04-06
- 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