174 Willow Rd Nahant — Photo 1 of 40
Recent Drop: $130,000
$1,495,000
Investment Analysis — 174 Willow Rd
Nahant, MA 01908 — Big Nahant
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 5-bedroom in 01908 carries an estimated $3,430/mo in gross rent — about a 1.34% cap rate and $20,103/yr in estimated NOI at the $1,495,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
SqFt
4,215
Style
Single Family
Built
1900
Location, Location, Location! Spacious inside and out this lovely 5 bedroom, 4 bath, Vineyard style home is in one of Nahant's most sought areas of Big Nahant!This home has a spacious versatile floor plan with gleaming hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, and an abundance of natural light. From multiple decks, enjoy sea breezes, sunshine, tranquility, family and friend gatherings.The kitchen with granite peninsula flows into an open dining area with fireplace. Lofted ceilings and tall windows enhance the natural light and beautiful outdoor views.The walk out garden level offers 2 bedrooms with full bath for guests, in-law, au pair suite or ADU. Once lived in by a legendary lighthouse keeper, the house is offered with architectural plans for the expansion that preserved the historic footprint and stone lined foundation. Modest updates await a future creative redesign with equity building potential. Landscaped yard of over 17,000 sq. ft. next to the protected Nahant Audubon Sanctuary,is the perfect haven for migratory songbirds. Oversized 2 car garage with ample parking and room to entertain, this unique home is the ideal coastal retreat with access to beaches, parks, playgrounds, sailing, kayaking, tennis and Kelly Greens Golf Course. Only 11 miles to Boston with easy access by road, rail or ferry!
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 4,215 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 17,616 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Estimates — not financial advice
These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.
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$1,495,000
Was $1,625,000
Sep 9, 2026
MLS® 73537579
$1,625,000
Jun 17, 2026
MLS® 73537579
Listing Agent: Linda Jenkins
Listing Office: Nahant Associates, Inc.
MLS® Number: 73537579
