79 Baxter Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554
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FOR SALE
0.35 ACRES

79 Baxter Rd
Nantucket, MA 02554

  • 6 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 3,688 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

$3,100,000

Est. Mortgage $16,286/mo*
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$3,100,000

Est. Mortgage $16,286/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
6 Beds
6 Baths
3,688 sqft
(on 0.35 acres)
We estimate this home will sell faster than 99% nearby.

Home Highlights

Climate Control
Heating only
Price/Sqft
$841
Listed
23 days ago

Local Information

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

Description

Perched above the Atlantic along iconic Baxter Road, this six bedroom, six-bath residence captures sweeping ocean views, refreshing summer breezes, and an elevated setting overlooking Nantucket's dramatic coastline. Expansive porches embrace the ever-changing coastal landscape, while breathtaking vistas present a distinctive opportunity to own along one of Nantucket's premier addresses.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 99% nearby.

Home Details for 79 Baxter Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 6
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cbl
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GFHWNo CoolingHas HeatingHeating Fuel: GFHW
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: 1No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood
View
View: Ocean
Room & Shared Space
Shared space is furnished

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Porch, Garden, DeckGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No Garage
Frontage
WaterfrontFrontage Type: OceanfrontOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Town

Days on Market

Days on Market: 23

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Property Information
Usage of Home: 49/32Parcel Number: 32

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $3,100,000Price Per Sqft: $841

Active Status

MLS Status: A

Location

Direction & Address
City: Nantucket

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 93186

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3688 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: E

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Furnished

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 93186Water ViewWater View: Ocean
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Marybeth Gilmartin - Baugher
Compass MA LLC
Source: LINK, MLS#93186
Also Listed on LINK.

Market trends in Nantucket

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
145
8MoM

Price History for 79 Baxter Rd

DatePriceEventSource
06/30/2026$3,100,000Listed For SaleLINK #93186
12/15/1986$821,000Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,493
Assessment$1,369,838
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 79 Baxter Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
72 Baxter Rd, Nantucket, MA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$4,050,000
08/15/25
4
3
1,835
44 Sankaty Rd, Nantucket, MA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$4,212,500
06/09/26
4
3.5
2,344
63 Baxter Rd, Nantucket, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$11,900,000
10/21/25
9
10.5
6,443
116 Baxter Rd, Nantucket, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$2,375,000
11/03/25
4
3
1,496
5 Emily St, Nantucket, MA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$4,155,000
07/31/25
4
3.5
1,891
50 Burnell St #21A, Nantucket, MA
0.75
Single-Family Home
$2,900,000
07/31/25
5
4
3,139
35 Sankaty Rd, Nantucket, MA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$3,600,000
12/17/25
3
2
1,664
30 W Sankaty Rd, Nantucket, MA
0.87
Single-Family Home
$4,836,250
09/08/25
5
4.5
3,134
29 Main St #&-1, Nantucket, MA
1.06
Single-Family Home
$7,500,000
12/02/25
5
4
3,580
17 New St, Nantucket, MA
0.97
Single-Family Home
$3,150,000
11/17/25
4
4
1,880

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Assigned Schools

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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    "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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  • Rosebudesign
    "1.5 MILES FROM THE TOWN, .5 MILES FROM THE BEACH, PRIVATE UPSCALE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH BUS SERVICE, BIKE PATHS, VIEW."
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Marybeth Gilmartin - Baugher, Compass MA LLC
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79 Baxter Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554 is a 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 3,688 sqft single-family home built in 1920. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by LINK on Jun 30, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 93186.