Property

78 Baxter Road • Sconset

$4,390,000

4 bd · 3 ba

Charming Sconset home with large yard, this retreat blends classic Nantucket character with comfortable modern living. A rose-draped front porch welcomes you in, while the west-facing rear deck invites evenings spent enjoying beautiful sunsets on the horizon. With 2,056 square feet of well-maintained living space, four bedrooms, and three bathrooms, the home offers an ideal layout for family gatherings or effortless entertaining. Central air conditioning ensures year-round comfort, and a proven rental history makes this a smart investment as much as a personal sanctuary.

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MLS Data

Status
Active
List price
$4,390,000
Beds / baths
4 bd · 3 ba
Living area
2,056 sq ft
Days on market
71
Listing office
Westbrook Real Estate

Charming Sconset home with large yard, this retreat blends classic Nantucket character with comfortable modern living. A rose-draped front porch welcomes you in, while the west-facing rear deck invites evenings spent enjoying beautiful sunsets on the horizon. With 2,056 square feet of well-maintained living space, four bedrooms, and three bathrooms, the home offers an ideal layout for family gatherings or effortless entertaining. Central air conditioning ensures year-round comfort, and a proven rental history makes this a smart investment as much as a personal sanctuary.

Assessor Record

Location
78 BAXTER RD
Primary use
Single Fam M01
Zoning
SR20
Assessed total
$2,819,954
Acreage
0.21 ac
Building area
2,056 sq ft
Year built
1990

Registry Record

Latest deed reference: 00711/0151

  • $1,326,000

    2001-08-31 · Book / Page 00711/0151

  • Recorded transfer

    1996-11-19 · Book / Page 00520/0119

  • Recorded transfer

    1978-06-01 · Book / Page 00164/0264

  • $2,960,000

    2021-10-01 · Book / Page 1852/238

Zoning Context

District code
SR20
District name
Special Residential 20

Sample allowable uses

  • Primary Dwelling
  • Secondary dwelling
  • Accessory dwelling
  • Tertiary Dwelling — conditional / restricted
  • Apartment — conditional / restricted
  • Apartment building — conditional / restricted

Data Sources & Freshness

Listing data
MLS / LINKon market since 2026-05-20
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