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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MLS Data

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