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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- 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