Property
47 Fair Street • Town
$4,950,000
3 bd · 4 ba
Timeless elegance defines this classic historic home in the heart of downtown Nantucket. Originally built in 1808 and carefully renovated in 2003, the residence beautifully preserves its historic character while offering modern comforts for today’s living. Inside, exquisite period details abound, including historic paneling, interior doors crowned with transoms, wide antique pine floors, classic interior window shutters, and five fireplaces that create warmth and ambiance throughout the home. The property offers three to four bedrooms and four full baths, providing comfortable accommodations for family and guests alike. Located in one of the island’s most desirable in-town settings, the home is just moments from Nantucket’s renowned shops, restaurants, and harbor. Rare off-street parking further enhances the convenience.
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- Status
- Active
- List price
- $4,950,000
- Beds / baths
- 3 bd · 4 ba
- Living area
- 2,832 sq ft
- Days on market
- 136
- Listing office
- William Raveis Nantucket
Timeless elegance defines this classic historic home in the heart of downtown Nantucket. Originally built in 1808 and carefully renovated in 2003, the residence beautifully preserves its historic character while offering modern comforts for today’s living. Inside, exquisite period details abound, including historic paneling, interior doors crowned with transoms, wide antique pine floors, classic interior window shutters, and five fireplaces that create warmth and ambiance throughout the home. The property offers three to four bedrooms and four full baths, providing comfortable accommodations for family and guests alike. Located in one of the island’s most desirable in-town settings, the home is just moments from Nantucket’s renowned shops, restaurants, and harbor. Rare off-street parking further enhances the convenience.
Assessor Record
- Location
- 47 FAIR ST
- Primary use
- Single Fam M01
- Zoning
- ROH
- Assessed total
- $2,988,600
- Acreage
- 0.08 ac
- Building area
- 2,447 sq ft
- Year built
- 1808
Registry Record
Latest deed reference: 1071/119
$2,650,000
2007-03-15 · Book / Page 1071/119
$1,940,000
2004-09-23 · Book / Page 0914/115
$1,200,000
2001-03-05 · Book / Page 0689/009
Recorded transfer
1990-12-11 · Book / Page 0356/093
Zoning Context
- District code
- ROH
- District name
- Residential Old Historic
Sample allowable uses
- Primary Dwelling
- Secondary dwelling
- Accessory dwelling
- Tertiary Dwelling
- Apartment — conditional / restricted
- Apartment building — conditional / restricted
Data Sources & Freshness
- Listing data
- MLS / LINKon market since 2026-03-16
- 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