40 Shell St, Nantucket, MA 02554
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OFF MARKET

$3,235,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,698 sqft

40 Shell St, Nantucket, MA 02554

Est. Refi. Payment $17,958/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 3, 2025 for $3,150,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$3.24M
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$79K (+2.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$84K (+2.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +166% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$3.23M
August 2026$3.24M
July 2026$3.22M
June 2026$3.21M
May 2026$3.21M
April 2026$3.18M
March 2026$3.21M
February 2026$3.2M
January 2026$3.17M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
17 New St, Nantucket, MA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$3,150,000
11/17/25
2
2
1,236
2 Towaddy Ln, Nantucket, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$2,700,000
09/25/25
3
2
1,272
3 N Gully Rd, Nantucket, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$3,795,000
11/20/25
2
2.5
1,500
9 Lily St, Nantucket, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$2,950,000
12/03/25
3
2
1,708
35 Sankaty Rd, Nantucket, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$3,600,000
12/17/25
3
2
1,664
9 Carew Ln, Nantucket, MA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$4,200,000
08/04/26
3
2.5
2,655
7 Lily St, Nantucket, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$5,025,000
09/25/25
4
4.5
2,672
2 Sconset Ave, Nantucket, MA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$2,750,200
08/24/26
3
2
-
47 Morey Ln, Nantucket, MA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$3,500,000
07/17/26
6
3
2,493
44 Sankaty Rd, Nantucket, MA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$4,212,500
06/09/26
4
3.5
2,344

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1 Sankaty Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554
0.06
$2,695,000
3
1
708
For Sale
33 & 35 Shell St, Nantucket, MA 02554
0.05
$19,875,000
10
10
7,369
For Sale
35 Shell St, Nantucket, MA 02554
0.05
$15,875,000
6
6
7,369
For Sale
25 Broadway, Nantucket, MA 02554
0.05
$3,810,000
4
4.5
2,105
Off Market
2 Nosegay Ln, Nantucket, MA 02554
0.06
$29,000,000
8
7.5
7,570
For Sale
7 King St, Nantucket, MA 02554
0.07
$4,529,000
3
1
1,358
Off Market
25 Broadway, Siasconset, MA 02564
0.07
$2,145,100
4
4.5
2,105
Off Market
23 Front St, Nantucket, MA 02554
0.09
$3,322,900
4
1.5
1,344
Off Market
16 King St, Nantucket, MA 02554
0.09
$2,099,100
4
1
1,253
Off Market
25 Bank St, Nantucket, MA 02554
0.10
$2,073,900
1
1
617
Off Market
8 N Gully Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554
0.11
$3,850,400
3
3
1,041
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1925
1,698 sqft
$1,905/sqft

About this House

This quintessential Sconset cottage on an oversize lot is just minutes away from Main Street, the Sconset Market, the Cafe and Sconset Casino. The well maintained home includes a large primary suite, two off street parking spaces, a beautiful, mature garden, outdoor shower and a hedged in private side yard with a brick patio and pergola; ideal for entertaining and warm summer evenings. It is in close proximity to the quiet village with views of the ocean and beyond, as well as the Sconset Bluff path. The beach is just minutes away, either by public beach stairs or a short distance to Codfish Park access and parking. This is a charming home and would be a great rental income producing property. True Sconset summer living at its best!
40 Shell St, Nantucket, MA 02554 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,698 sqft single-family home built in 1925. It last sold for the $3,150,000 asking price on Sep 3, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,235,500.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Jeanne Hicks
Lee Real Estate
Bought with: Debbie Willett, Great Point Properties
Source: LINK, MLS#92160

Home Details for 40 Shell St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: CblAppliances: Stove: Kenmore Gas/ 6 burner with double oven, Washer: Kenmore
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherNo CoolingHas Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Wood stoveNo Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Pine/Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Pine Wood
View
View: None, Res

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Deck, Garden, PatioFoundation: Poured PillarsGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No GarageParking: Yes, 2 off street
Frontage
Frontage Type: NoneNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Town

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925Year Renovated: 2008
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Property Information
Usage of Home: 20, 30Parcel Number: 1

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $3,150,000

Active Status

MLS Status: S

Location

Direction & Address
City: Nantucket

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1698 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098.4 sqft

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: E

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 92160

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 3, 2025
Source: LINK #92160
Sold
$3,150,000
Jun 13, 2025
Source: LINK #92160
Pending
$3,150,000
May 21, 2025
Source: LINK #92160
Listed For Sale
$3,150,000
Nov 1, 2006
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,150,000

Market trends in Nantucket

Last updated August 2026
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Available listings
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What Locals Say about Nantucket

At least 89 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 80 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 68 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say parking is easy

  • 54 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 44 % Say there are community events

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  • Alvin Robert Colby
    "Safety and beauty"
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  • Richard
    "Great area to live, close to everything, schools, hospital, Stop & Shop, boys and girls club. What more cane you ask for."
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  • Diana D.
    "Adorable, quaint, small town vibe with shockingly many many off island connections on island.. Lovely island "
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  • Amy K.
    "4th July. Stroll tree lighting. Nantucket is a specialty place but I’m ignorant of it in the off season. "
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  • Ackstonepro
    "I think they will just love it. Here is a very nice place to leave people love animals help each other and the community is very United."
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  • Ackstonepro
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for over 10 years to love it I think is nice and quite and a good place to raise your kids in a safe environment "
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  • Meshelo
    "I’ve lived in Nantucket for 9 years and it’s a nice place to live , however the cost of living is outrageous...! !! Actually 497% above the national average.. the cost increases every day and is displacing locals on a regular basis.. it’s a huge problem that currently does not have a practical solution.."
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  • Frank C.
    "Wonderful vacation community. Been coming here for 40’years. On to the third generation. Hope to own one day. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s beautiful, quaint, pride of ownership shows, working people, wealthy people, and the amenities provided by the island give that sense of neighborhood feel"
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  • Dlarssonpt
    "Nantucket is very dog friendly community! Lots of public land for them to run...woods, fields, beaches. Even many of the stores welcome them...and leave water on the sidewalks for them. : )"
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  • Dlarssonpt
    "Ha! In the summer, better off riding a bike with all the crazy traffic. Off season...can't even call it a commute! "
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  • Jpt
    "It is close enough to town to walk in for dinner and drinks but far enough out to escape the worst of the traffic in town. "
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  • Surfin87
    "Ou area is quaint and extremely safe. Naushop is one of the best neighborhood’s to live in on Nantucket. "
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  • Prescott S.
    "It’s very private but it’s very close to town lots are large but property values haven’t gone crazy yet. Great spot to spend the summer and/fall. "
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Frequently asked questions about 40 Shell St

  • What is 40 Shell St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 40 Shell St in Nantucket, MA is $3,235,500.
  • What is the price history for 40 Shell St?
    40 Shell St in Nantucket, MA last sold for $3,150,000 in September 2025.
  • Is Nantucket a buyer's or seller's market?
    Nantucket is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Nantucket?
    Residents describe Nantucket, MA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Nantucket, MA.
  • How big is the lot at 40 Shell St?
    The lot at 40 Shell St in Nantucket, MA is about 0.14 acres (6,098 sq ft).
  • Does 40 Shell St have parking?
    Yes, 40 Shell St in Nantucket, MA has on-site parking.

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