Property

46 Center Street • Town

$9,500,000

4 bd · 2.5 ba

Positioned on one of the most prominent corners of Center and Quince Streets, this highly recognizable historic building offers a rare opportunity in the heart of Nantucket. Distinguished by its oversized front-facing windows, the property is filled with natural light and exceptional street visibility—ideal for premier retail exposure. The first floor features approximately 1,600 square feet of commercial space, perfectly suited for high-end retail or boutique use. Above, a charming 4 bedroom 2 bath apartment spanning the second and third floors provides additional flexibility, whether for owner occupancy, staff housing, or income generation. A unique blend of historic character and prime in-town location, this offering represents an exceptional investment and lifestyle opportunity. Additionally there are 2 parking spaces that come with the building.

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MLS Data

Status
Active
List price
$9,500,000
Beds / baths
4 bd · 2.5 ba
Living area
4,276 sq ft
Days on market
105
Listing office
Maury People Sotheby's International Realty

Positioned on one of the most prominent corners of Center and Quince Streets, this highly recognizable historic building offers a rare opportunity in the heart of Nantucket. Distinguished by its oversized front-facing windows, the property is filled with natural light and exceptional street visibility—ideal for premier retail exposure. The first floor features approximately 1,600 square feet of commercial space, perfectly suited for high-end retail or boutique use. Above, a charming 4 bedroom 2 bath apartment spanning the second and third floors provides additional flexibility, whether for owner occupancy, staff housing, or income generation. A unique blend of historic character and prime in-town location, this offering represents an exceptional investment and lifestyle opportunity. Additionally there are 2 parking spaces that come with the building.

Assessor Record

Location
46 CENTER ST
Primary use
STORE/SHP M94
Zoning
CDT
Assessed total
$4,359,700
Acreage
0.09 ac
Building area
5,098 sq ft
Year built
1760

Registry Record

Latest deed reference: 00782/0025

  • $2,100,000

    10/22/2002 · Book / Page 00782/0025

  • Recorded transfer

    Book / Page 00135/0592

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 2026-04-16
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