Nantucket Home annual yearbook for 2013

EXECUTIVE BOARDThe E-board works within the framework of our by-laws to set the agenda for regu-larly scheduled meetings, propose the annual budget, set dues and processes mem-bership applications. It acts as the intermediary with LINK, our multiple listing service,and meets regularly to help foster professional standards among our membership.Dalton Frazier, President . . . . . . . . . .J Pepper Frazier Co.Ken Lindsay,Vice President . . . . . . . .Islandwide RealtyCindy Lenhart,Treasurer . . . . . . . . . .Compass Rose Real EstateSteve DiFrancesco, Secretary . . . . . .Hunter, Reed and CompanyJudyWaters, At-large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Windwalker Real EstateDavid Callahan, At-large . . . . . . . . . .Jordan William Raveis Real EstateKen Beaugrand, Past President . . . . .Atlantic East Nantucket Real Estate

EDUCATION COMMITTEEThe committee’s goal is to provide six seminars annually on topics relating to profession-al development, which typically qualify towards mandatory continuing education hours.Jenny Whitlock, Chair . . . . . . . . . . . .J Pepper Frazier Co.Jack Bulger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coffin Real EstateMarion Conley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Compass Rose Real EstateJoe Ferrigno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Compass Rose Real EstateLiza Ottani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Windwalker Real Estate

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEEThe Publications Committee provides oversight and ideas for NAREB Publications—Nantucket Property Journal and Nantucket Property Yearbook.The committeemeets regularly to discuss and help direct all aspects of advertising, editorial content, distribution and the quality of NAREB publications.Henry Sanford, Chair . . . . . . . . . . . .Great Point PropertiesBruce Beni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Killen Real EstateDeborah Killen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Killen Real EstateChandra Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'Sconset Real EstateCynthia Lenhart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Compass Rose Real EstateDavid Callahan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jordan William Raveis Real Estate

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEEThis committee provides a peer-to-peer platform enabling members and consumers tofile real estate-related grievances. If grievances are found to be of merit, the ProfessionalStandards Committee will form an Arbitration Panel to arbitrate the dispute.Patty Barone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jordan William Raveis Real EstateKen Beaugrand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic East Nantucket Real EstateDana Boyce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boyce RealtyDavid Boyce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boyce RealtyDavid Callahan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan Real EstateHeidi Drew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic East Nantucket Real EstateJennifer Eldridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maury People Sotheby’s InternationalAlison Forsgren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jordan William Raveis Real EstateDalton Frazier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J Pepper Frazier Co.Betsy Holden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coffin Real EstateKeri Kalman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Congdon & Coleman Real EstateCindy Lenhart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Compass Rose Real EstateKen Lindsay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Islandwide RealtyBill Liddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Point PropertiesSteven Maury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beacon Real EstateJoyce Montalbano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Congdon & Coleman Real EstateTom Miner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tea Rose RealtyLisa Winn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maury People Sotheby’s International

LISTING SERVICE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEEOffers peer guidance on the accuracy of listing information entered in our multiple list-ing service(s) along with accuracy in all forms of advertising.The committee also playsan important role in providing LINK with program enhancement recommendations.Joyce Montalbano, Chair . . . . . . . . .Congdon & Coleman Real EstateJack Bulger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coffin Real EstateBarbara Joyce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Great Point PropertiesTracy King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Great Point PropertiesKen Lindsay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Islandwide RealtySuzi Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J Pepper Frazier Co.Nash Strudwick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J Pepper Frazier Co.

AD HOC COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEEBill Liddle, Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Great Point PropertiesKen Beaugrand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic East Nantucket Real EstateCindy Lenhart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Compass Rose Real Estate

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The Nantucket Association of Real EstateBrokers (NAREB) was created over 25 years

ago to not only promote cooperation, service andaffinity between its members and other profes-sions on Nantucket, but also to help our organi-zation engage in activity and initiatives for theNantucket community. NAREB members aspireto standards of conduct in our profession that arehigher than the real estate standards perMassachusetts’s law, as set forth in our own Codeof Ethics and governed by our own Professional

Standards Committee. Our 230+ members, from 31 offices, havethe resources of a robust multiple listing service and a membership-owned publication to deliver timely and accurate information tobuyers, sellers or just the curious. NAREB is consistently workingto enhance the consumer’s experience.

The year 2013 was another solid one for the Nantucket market:there were 481 transactions totaling $758 million. Both of thosenumbers were slightly below the 510 transactions totaling $839

million in 2012, but well above the recent low of 238 transactionstotaling $435 million in 2009.

A notable trend that has continued into 2014 is a decline ininventory. There are currently 299 active listings, which is the low-est level in over 10 years. However, warm weather and an improv-ing market will bring sellers out from the woodpile. Barring anymajor crisis, 2014 should prove to be another strong year for theNantucket market, as midway through February there have alreadybeen $75 million in transactions.*

Nantucket has consistently represented a strong, long-termfinancial investment. With an ever dwindling supply and increasingdemand, there is reason to believe this trend will continue.However, Nantucket real estate is more than a financial investment;it is also a lifestyle investment. NAREB looks forward to a healthyand prosperous 2014 and keeping the Grey Lady the well-pre-served sandbar that our vibrant community, summer and year-round alike, has loved for centuries.

Fair winds and following seas.*Data from LINK Nantucket.

NAREB COMMITTEES

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dalton Frazier,President, NAREB

NANTUCKETPROPERTY YEARBOOK

EditorWilliam Ferrall

Art DirectorBarbara Gookin

A Publication of the NantucketAssociation of Real Estate Brokers

PresidentDalton Frazier

Vice PresidentKen Lindsay

TreasurerCindy Lenhart

SecretarySteve DiFrancesco

Members at LargeDavid Callahan & Judy Waters

Past PresidentKen Beaugrand

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Nantucket Property Yearbook is published once a year by the Nantucket Association of

Real Estate Brokers and is distributed free onNantucket. All content of this magazine, includingwithout limitation the design, advertisements, art,

photos and editorial content is Copyright “C” 2014,NAREB. No portion of this magazine may becopied or reprinted without the express written permission of the publisher. Nantucket PropertyYearbook is a registered trademark of NAREB,

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CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE BOARDEDUCATION COMMITTEEPUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE

NAREB COMMITTEES 2

4 . . . . . . . . .BRANT POINT, CISCO, CLIFF, DIONIS, FISHER’S LANDING,HUMMOCK POND, MADAKET

5 . . . . . . . . .MADEQUECHAM, MIACOMET, MID-ISLAND, MONOMOY,NASHAQUISSET, NAUSHOP, POCOMO

6 . . . . . . . . .POLPIS, QUAISE, QUIDNET, SIASCONSET, SHAWKEMO, SHIMMO,SOUTH OF TOWN

7 . . . . . . . . .SQUAM, SURFSIDE,TOM NEVERS,TOWN,TUCKERNUCK,WAUWINET,WEST OF TOWN

AREA PROFILES 4 - 8

32 . . . . . . . .FACTS FOR CONSUMERS33 . . . . . . . .UTILITIES AND SERVICES34 . . . . . . . .TOWN AGENCIES THAT ARE PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT34 . . . . . . . .OTHER PRESERVATION GROUPS

RESOURCE GUIDE 40 - 43

1 . . . . . . . . .MASSACHUSETTS CONSENT TO DUAL AGENCY2 . . . . . . . . .NOTICE OF DUAL AGENCY3 . . . . . . . . .MASSACHUSETTS CONSENT TO DESIGNATED AGENCY4 . . . . . . . . .NOTICE OF DESIGNATED AGENCY5 & 7 . . . . .LICENSEE-CONSUMER RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE6 & 8 . . . . .TYPES OF AGENCY REPRESENTATION

AGENCY DISCLOSURE FORMS

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEELISTING SERVICE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEEAD HOC COMMUNITY OUTREACH

9 . . . . . . . . .BRANT POINT 9-10 . . . . . .CISCO10-12 . . . . .CLIFF12 . . . . . . . .DIONIS13 . . . . . . . .FISHER’S LANDING13 . . . . . . . .HUMMOCK POND13-14 . . . . .MADAKET14 . . . . . . . .MADEQUECHAM15-16 . . . . .MIACOMET16-22 . . . . .MID ISLAND22-23 . . . . .MONOMOY23 . . . . . . . .NASHAQUISSET

23-25 . . . . .NAUSHOP25 . . . . . . . .POLPIS25 . . . . . . . .QUAISE25 . . . . . . . .QUIDNET25-28 . . . . .SCONSET28 . . . . . . . .SHIMMO28 . . . . . . . .SQUAM28-30 . . . . .SURFSIDE30-31 . . . . .TOM NEVERS31-37 . . . . .TOWN37 . . . . . . . .WAUWINET37-38 . . . . .WEST OF TOWN

2013 TRANSACTIONS 9 - 38

AREA PROFILESBy Mary LancasterNAREB Publications

Brant PointOnce you pass the White Elephant Resort

buildings on Easton Street, the Brant Point areais purely residential, made up of neighborhoodswith impressive, old homes lining HulbertAvenue. Many have expansive porches, a mix ofbarn, Cape or mansard roofs, lots of windowsand well-manicured lawns overlookingNantucket Harbor. Short side streets stretchingbetween Hulbert Avenue and North Beach Street to Bathing BeachRoad are in contrast, with essentially small and simple summer cot-tages along the often unpaved ways.This area is populated mostly byseasonal residents. It includes Jetties and Children’s beaches, and is ashort walk or bike ride to downtown.

CiscoAt the curve approaching the intersection of

Somerset Lane and Austin Farms, HummockPond Road becomes agricultural and an areawhere horses, sheep and other livestock thrive.Homes, with the exception of moderately densedevelopments off Heller’s Way and Ahab Drive,are spaced far apart on good-sized lots.The far-ther one gets toward Cisco Beach, the feweryear-round homes there are in this area.Bartlett’s Farm is open year-round, stocked with a variety of groceriesand prepared food. Cisco Brewery, the Winery and Distillery are openyear-round for sales and socializing, and East Coast Seafood is openthroughout the summer season.The earliest homes in Cisco are lowand simple in design, while many of the newer residences have secondfloor decks, affording impressive views of the rolling Atlantic Ocean.The beaches of Cisco are a popular surfing destination on the island.

CliffSitting high above Nantucket Harbor are

some of the island’s stateliest homes, with wrap-around verandas permitting outstanding views.It is difficult to pinpoint a particular architectur-al design here, because beyond the historic coredistrict, Nantucket has always seemed to havedesigns of its own that characterize a relaxed,yet refined, lifestyle. These shingled mansions often attract familieswho have summered here for generations. The Cliff and Brant Pointhave a myriad of large and cottage-style houses.This lovely location isconvenient to Steps Beach, Jetties Beach and the routes to Dionis, EelPoint and Madaket. It is also just minutes from the heart of downtown.

DionisEel Point Road, off Madaket Road and leading to Dionis, is on the

way to the Linda Loring Nature Foundation property.There are mod-erate to elaborate homes, many of which are seasonal, on both sidesof the road to the Dionis Beach parking lot, about mid-way on theright.Those living nearby only have a short walk or bike ride to climb

through and up the dunes overlooking the calmwater along this northern shoreline, speckled withcollectible shells and small, colorful stones. Past therock marking the path to Dionis Beach, the roadcontinues to a left turn along Eel Point Road linedwith resort homes of contemporary designs.A lit-tle farther is the popular 40th Pole, a beach areafavored by locals for its fishing and expanse of sandfor family get-togethers and picnics. Dionis is mere minutes fromMadaket, around the corner from the upper start of Cliff Road andclose to town and bike paths.

Fisher’s LandingThis is another example of a cluster develop-

ment that is based on early settlement principles.Fisher’s Landing is an attractive development offMadaket Road, before the turn onto Warren’sLanding Road. Though house lots are not large,they are adequate for personal enjoyment andlandscaping opportunities, and have been pricedaffordably to permit creative home designs thatmeet individual or family needs. Many year-roundresidents live in this area. Fisher’s Landing is minutes from MadaketBeach, and is even nearer to the small beach area at Warren’s Landing.The Madaket bike path, extending to just outside of town, is easilyaccessible from Fisher’s Landing.

Hummock PondOn the western side of Hummock Pond Road,

leading to Cisco, are several meandering dirt roadsthat are home to generally small, low summer cot-tages that line the shores of Hummock Pond.Some have such interesting names as Moth BallWay, reflecting the sense of the environment soclose to the pond and ocean.This area is remark-ably quiet and rural, giving a real sense of simple,relaxed summer living that is only minutes away from conveniences,swimming, boating and beach combing.

MadaketThere is some debate as to where the western

settlement of Madaket officially begins, but thegeneral opinion is that it starts after crossing sec-ond bridge.While all areas of the island — otherthan the core historic district — have seen atleast some new development, growth in Madakethas remained minimal. To ensure the communitystays quiet and rural, residents (the majority beingsummer folk often as devoted as the year-rounders) have consistent-ly spoken against expansion of commercial uses in Madaket other thanthe existing seasonal restaurant with mini-market, Madaket Marineboatyard. The homes in Madaket are a mixture of rustic cottages,standard-size, single-family dwellings, large contemporary designs inthe popular upside-down style and townhouse condos. Many shortside streets off the main road are named after a letter of the alphabet,up to Ames Avenue at the end where the famous (perhaps infamous)Madaket Millie once lived. Millie, though seemingly a gruff old salt, wasadmired by her neighbor, the late Fred Rogers of the long-running “Mr.

The familiar Brant Point Lighthouse

The expansive view from2 Marion Ave., which soldfor $3.65 million in 2010

Steps Beach

Path to Dionis Beach

The view from the widow’swalk of 4 West Way whichsold for $1.2 million in ‘10

Serenity of Hummock Pond

Madaket Millie’s former homestead on Hither Creek


Rogers’ Neighborhood” children’s program.Though Madaket Beach hassustained substantial erosion in the past few years, it is still one ofNantucket’s prettiest shorelines and the venue for the island’s mostspectacular sunsets. Smith’s Point, a popular fishing spot, is accessiblefrom the far side of “Millie’s Bridge” over Ames Avenue. Shuttle busservice extends to Madaket, however as far out as it seems, it is just a10-minute drive to town or mid-island.

MadequechamThe uninterrupted view across the wide, gla-

cier-formed Madequecham Valley is unparalleled,with grassy dips and rises of conservation andtown-owned acres meeting the sea between TomNevers and Nobadeer.This amazing sight is visi-ble from where the valley begins off New SouthRoad, but across the expanse a small develop-ment of primarily seasonal homes have brokenthe horizon.The houses are reached by driving down Russell’s Way, along, mostly straight and wide dirt road that ends with options to con-tinue ahead or bear left. Homes in this location, on Wigwam Road, forexample, are large and often come with plenty of land. This area haspristine beaches and is about halfway between mid-island andSiasconset. The Milestone Road bike path crosses the turn ontoRussell’s Way.

MiacometOld-timers remember the Miacomet Raceway

and fairgrounds that once occupied many acres atthe end of Somerset Lane. Answering a growingneed for more reasonably priced year-round fam-ily homes, the raceway was replaced with neat,small, quiet neighborhoods with names such asHenderson’s Drive or Doc Ryder Drive. Themostly Cape-style houses are on ample lots andhave nicely tended yards. Many homes are desir-ably situated along Miacomet Pond.Though residents here enjoy per-sonal landscaping,Miacomet is another flat and open location where talltrees do not thrive. This area, close to Miacomet Golf Club and thefamily-friendly Miacomet Beach, is all residential except for a nurserybusiness at the start of the main road.

Mid-IslandThe lines delineating the boundaries of what is

called mid-island have shifted over the past half-dozen years. This area has become a desirabledestination for businesses and is one wherehomes are more affordable and convenientlylocated near shopping, schools and the hospital.These days, it is safe to say that after the five cor-ners intersection of Pleasant Street and AtlanticAvenue, mid-island encompasses a large areastretching to Hooper Farm Road, to the start of Old South Road,across Fairgrounds Road to Macy’s Lane near the airport and plenty ofacreage in between.Many of the homes on Hooper Farm,Fairgrounds andNewtown roads, for instance,are ranch-style,one-story designs with largepicture windows on the front. Cape homes are also popular in this area,and many of the dwellings have sizable yards. Besides its proximity toshopping, dental and health care offices, and the fire and new police sta-tion, the mid-island offers attractive and affordable living.

MonomoyThis peaceful, residential area off the beginning

of Milestone Road is home to more seasonal resi-dents than those living here all year. Most of thelong-established houses are quite sizable and ram-bling, with large lots. Properties along the northside of Monomoy Road enjoy spectacular views ofNantucket Harbor, the Creeks and town skylineincluding prominent, historic church steeples.While Monomoy has a rural feel, it is mere minutesfrom mid-island shopping and just a scoot away from the town center.

NashaquissetLocated a short distance from island schools

and conveniently near mid-island shopping anddowntown, Nashaquisset is a community withinthe greater community, built on acres holding arich agricultural history. While approximately halfthe development is comprised of seasonal resi-dents, Nashaquisset off Surfside Road is a magnetfor year-round families. The houses, varying indesign from Cape-style to Federal to Saltbox andothers, are more moderately priced. Homes along Washaman, the mainavenue, and the several offshoot ways and lanes, are clustered closelytogether in the pattern of Nantucket’s Old Historic District, yet manymature trees, landscaping features and the siting of the houses offer pri-vacy in an intimate, neighborhood setting.

NaushopLike Nashaquisset and the island’s numerous

subsequent residential developments, the homes inNaushop off Old South Road are on small lots andbuilt closely together. It is a design established dur-ing Nantucket’s earliest construction, valued todaybecause it maximizes use of finite open land andlends a friendly element. Homes in Naushop are ofclassic architecture, most framed by white picketfences, arching arbors and with attractively land-scaped yards.The sidewalks throughout this winding, hilly enclave, withstreets named after bird species, are of brick. Naushop has tenniscourts, a pool and a playground for use by its mix of year-round andseasonal residents.

PocomoThe turnoff to Pocomo and Wauwinet begins at

a curve on the Polpis Road across from the edgeof Windswept Cranberry Bogs. On the way toPocomo Road, one passes varied, dense and tallvegetation and trees that part occasionally toallow glimpses of harbor inlets.There is quite a bitof conservation property in this area, includingSquam Swamp with its popular walking trails. ThePocomo Road is paved approximately half the distance from theWauwinet Road to the end, where there is a small sandy parking lotoverlooking the harbor reaching back to town and up to Wauwinet.Great Point Light is clearly visible across the water. A pebbly beach forpublic enjoyment is below the bluff.The homes in Pocomo are predom-inately new, quite large and set back from the roadway.This is mostly aseasonally populated area and rural. Pocomo offers tranquility and

Fog rolls across theMadequecham valley

Some homes take full advantage of life

along Miacomet Pond

Mid-Island homes, thoughmodest in scale, often

have large yards

Views across the harborreward many Monomoy

homeowners

Nashaquisset residentshave use of a pool and tennis courts

A pool and tennis courtswelcomes homeownersand renters to Naushop

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Windsurfing is a popularactivity off Pocomo Point


breathtaking vistas. It is about a 15-minute drive to Siasconset’s sum-mer conveniences and 20 minutes to mid-island or downtown shop-ping. There is also a well-maintained bicycle path from thePocomo/Polpis junction to the Milestone Rotary.

PolpisPolpis is Nantucket’s true countryside. It is an

expansive area where examples of the island’swidely varied habitat and terrain are evident in alltheir beauty and diversity. Traveling along thewinding Polpis Road there are vast stretches ofconservation land, a feast for the eye abundantwith precious and important heaths, and a bikepath. This central area is protected, and offersgenerous public access to points high and low,passing through arching copses and reaching the shores of ponds.Thehomes on Polpis Road, many year-round, are spaced far apart. Some arequite old, some newer; some are tiny cottages while others are estateswith guesthouses. Some are snuggled in small valleys or among treesand some sit perched atop rises, lending spectacular views up and downthe harbor.

QuaiseNot long after turning left off Polpis Road on

to the dirt Quaise Road, there is a small pond onone side and a wetland area on the other side.Among the low hills banking the way are manycedars, pines and scrub oak growing on both pri-vate and conservation properties. The mostlyseasonal homes here are fairly modest in scale.At the road’s end, houses perch above the harborwith views up to Polpis and Wauwinet. This is aquiet, quite rural location with plenty of open sky for sunsets and star-gazing. Just past Quaise Road is Quaise Pasture Road, holding a surprisetreat of its own.This road is paved part of the way, but the dirt stretchis essentially smooth.Weathered split rail fencing lines the road wherejust a few seasonal homes are spaced far apart with open land inbetween. At the end, the harbor is seen over a crest past the entranceto private property and directly next to the Nantucket ConservationFoundation’s wooded walking trails through Masquetuck Reservation,open from sunrise to sunset.

QuidnetQuidnet is home to just a few year-round res-

idents, and is a peaceful part of the island situ-ated between Squam and Siasconset.At the endof the main road, a left turn leads to Squam.Straight ahead there are houses bordering theAtlantic and to the right down the hill isSesachacha Pond. The homes on the hill andopposite the pond are nicely kept and appeal-ing, but not elaborate in design. Though thesehomes are predominantly seasonal, people enjoy the island’s largestsaltwater pond all year. It is a clean pond, suitable for swimming andfishing. A long, grassy dune area separates the pond from the oceanside of this small, picturesque community.

SiasconsetTime and again, people have said, “Nothing will

ever replace ‘Sconset.” Entering this small hamleton the island’s eastern end is like stepping into thepast. Narrow, one-way lanes are lined with low,rose-covered cottages dating to the eighteenthand early nineteenth centuries. In the village cen-ter, there is a post office, a seasonal conveniencemarket, a real estate office, a small package store, acafé and Claudette’s for breakfast and lunch. One street over, the pret-ty ’Sconset Chapel is a popular place for weddings.The Summer House,overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, offers lodging, dining and drinks by thepool. Fine dining is available at The Chanticleer. There are also tenniscourts at The ’Sconset Casino, where live performances are staged andfilms are shown throughout the summer season.The village also has itsown fire department. At the bottom of a hill there is a small playgroundwith swings facing a peaceful expanse of ocean stretching to Spain.Thisarea is appropriately called Codfish Park because fishermen oncehauled in cod at this location, with some living in fishing shacks acrossfrom the beach. Reaching higher ground again, the effects of erosionalong ‘Sconset’s bluff are dramatically evident. This act of natureprompted a major undertaking three years ago to relocate SankatyLighthouse farther inland to protect the historic and functional land-mark. ’Sconset is home to the Sankaty Head Golf Club, Nantucket GolfClub, and the 9-hole Siasconset Golf Course.

ShawkemoThe Shawkemo Road, a short distance before

the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum off PolpisRoad, is partially paved, lined with mature cedarsand pines and stretches between the scenic, gentlyrolling Shawkemo Hills.The properties in this ruraland mainly seasonal area are impressive, and sitedon generous parcels of land, so that there is plen-ty of privacy.The road eventually opens onto PolpisHarbor; however, it is wise to reach this locationby four-wheel drive. Soon after the pavement turns to dirt, the roadnarrows to barely one lane and is unimproved with few places to pullto the side for an oncoming vehicle. If peace and quiet is what isdesired, it will surely be found here.

ShimmoOn the left, off Polpis Road, just before the entrance

to Moors End Farm, is Shimmo Road.Tall, healthy nativepines line the long and winding dirt way, which meas-ures two lanes wide. A smattering of the attractivelydesigned and spacious Shimmo homes are occupiedyear-round, but most are contemporary summerretreats.After driving a fairly short distance the harborcomes into view. Shimmo is primarily residential andrural in nature, yet is convenient to the Polpis family-owned Moors End Farm and a quick drive to mid-islandshopping.

South of TownThere is some overlap in areas designated to be south or west of

town proper, which fall within the mid-island category. The southernarea before Surfside includes Vesper Lane off Atlantic Avenue, the begin-

Polpis Harbor typifies the peace of Polpis

Quaise is blessed with many acres of conservation land

Many families are drawnto the calm waters of

Sesachacha Pond

The ‘Sconset sundial by the footbridge

Estates like this one onWingspread Lane are notuncommon in Shawkemo

In Shimmo, theharbor is juststeps away

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ning of Fairgrounds Road and Bartlett Road with its many offshootssuch as Friendship Lane and the Mizzenmast development wherestreets have nautical names.This location consists of more moderatelypriced homes, many in the familiar Cape-style and is widely populatedby year-round residents. It is near the hospital and mid-island shoppingand schools, as well as close to emergency assistance.

SquamWild grapes are prolific in Squam, a decidedly

rural area home to a mix of year-round and sum-mer residents. The long dirt road, occasionallytoo narrow for cars to pass, reaches from theWauwinet Road to Quidnet Road. It presentsbeautiful and restful views of the Atlantic onNantucket’s eastern shore from houses situateddirectly along the beach, as well as upside-downhomes with second floor views on the inlandside. Squam is convenient to Quidnet, the small enclave alongSesachacha Pond, a saltwater pond favored by families with young chil-dren.

SurfsideWhile a number of year-rounders live in

Surfside, the relentless ocean winds that whipacross the area’s grasslands and keep trees andvegetation hearty and low are part of the reasonthis location is home to a majority of seasonal vis-itors.The open expanse of sky is one of the bestfeatures of this southern part of Nantucket.Thereare sweeping vistas of the rolling Atlantic visiblefrom small, rustic cottages near the bluff, as well as from upside-downhouses with high decks that take in the surrounding beauty. Headingeast, Surfside and its popular family beach rolls into Nobadeer, a meccafor teens and young adults where uninsulated, unadorned but cherishedold shoreline homes dot the landscape. Going west, Surfside joins withMiacomet Beach, another favorite family destination.The Surfside areais residential except for a seasonal concession stand, open during thesummer, in the main beach parking lot.

Tom NeversUpside-down houses with sizable yards and

spacious decks overlooking the sea and sizableyards are scattered throughout the wideexpanse called Tom Nevers, off Milestone Roadand about five minutes away from the village ofSiasconset.While there are a number of season-al homes in the area, there is also a high popu-lation of year-round residents. Since the proper-ties in this area are more affordable, building continues where openland still exists. Despite its density, Tom Nevers has a rural atmos-phere.You might hear a rooster crow, and many bird species enjoythe habitat. At the end of Tom Nevers Road, there is a playgroundon the former Navy base. In the summer, the traveling carnival setsup there, and this is where the island’s annual Demolition Derby isheld.Tom Nevers and its road along the bluff are close to a beautifulbeach and approximately 10 minutes from mid-island shopping. Thebeginning of the main road intersects with the Milestone Road bicy-cle path, and a shuttle bus stop shelter is across the road.

TownThere is a special quality to living in Nantucket

Town.One distinguishing feature is the wealth of his-toric structures, documented and honored whetherthey are former whaling captain’s homes or werebuilt for utilitarian family living. Being in the heart oftown is peaceful and lends a sense of protectionfrom the elements, one of the original reasonshomes were built so close together. Most streets,reaching from upper Main to Fair, Pine, Jefferson and across town toCentre and others, are home to seasonal residents. Living in town meansmore activity on holidays and in the summer tourist season, but manyenjoy the influx of visitors after a long and quiet winter. Living in the towndistrict also means easy accessibility to government offices, a grocery mar-ket and other shopping, a variety of fine restaurants, theater, movies, con-cert performances and traditional celebrations. If a town home is withouta driveway, parking stickers are available at the police station.

TuckernuckTuckernuck Island off the mainland’s western coast

is about as rural as it gets for Nantucket living.No elec-tricity, running water or paved roads exist on thiswindswept spit of sand measuring five miles long andholding a mere handful of simple, low houses.Travel toand from Tuckernuck is by boat, so it is best to checkthe supplies list a couple of times before heading backafter a trip to the supermarket.In 1996,the TuckernuckLand Trust was founded by its landowners and citizens concerned about pro-tecting the island’s special, unfettered character rich in natural beauty with apristine environment necessary to maintain undisturbed communities offlora and fauna. Many of Tuckernuck’s properties now have permanent con-servation restrictions.This is a place where man and nature join in harmony.

WauwinetWauwinet literally marks the end of the road,

with only a handful of houses up the beach afterpassing The Wauwinet. There are a few seasonalhomes between the gatehouse, where beach drivingpermits may be purchased, and the last of the pave-ment. For most venturing to this far northerly tip ofthe island,Wauwinet is the gateway to Coatue andCoskata, where wildlife is abundant and lives undis-turbed. It is also the approach to Great Point, a favorite fishing and recre-ational destination. From the point, and along the way, there is a clear viewacross the channel to Pocomo and down harbor to Polpis.

West of TownThe areas to the west of town include West

Chester Street, one of the earliest developed.Today,West Chester Street boasts gigantic, old trees shadingthe way, and the original Cottage Hospital building,now sold as condo units.This area reaches to VestalStreet,starting with Maria Mitchell properties and end-ing in rural-type lots on a peaceful dirt road. It alsoincludes Millbrook Road, reachable off Madaket Roadand Hummock Pond Road,and New Lane with its his-toric cemeteries. Off New Lane is Woodbury Lane, a relatively recent clus-ter of classic home styles.As New Lane leads onto Madaket Road, there isanother sparse, recent development to the left which abuts Dukes Road.

Most Squam propertiestake advantage of the

stunning shoreline

A bike path leads to popular Surfside Beach

Surfcasting — a Tom Nevers tradition

Living in Town, one is justa stroll to Main Street

Modest homes dot pristine Tuckernuck

The Wauwinet is a world-class resort

Convenience, yet extra outdoor space, characterizemany West of Town homes

AREA PROFILES


2013 TRANSACTIONSSALES SUMMARY

BrantPoint14

$2,966,143

$1,860,500

Cisco

9

$1,970,000

$1,325,000

Cliff

34

$2,798,338

$1,962,500

Dionis

7

$3,184,471

$2,725,000

Fisher’sLanding1

$819,254

$819,254

HummockPond6

$873,312

$980,000

Madaket

23

$905,152

$692,500

Madequecham

3

$1,206,667

$1,045,000

Miacomet

17

$723,517

$712,500

Area

Sales

Avg. Sale $

Median Sale $

Mid Island

106

$818,618

$434,750

Monomoy

9

$3,711,778

$1,800,000

Nashaquisset

4

$722,375

$777,250

Naushop

25

$606,800

$740,000

Pocomo

1

$11,200,000

$11,200,000

Polpis

4

$5,394,500

$3,475,000

Quaise

1

$2,964,667

$3,100,000

Quidnet

3

$2,245,667

$1,237,000

Sconset

41

$2,140,949

$1,250,000

Area

Sales

Avg. Sale $

Median Sale $

Shawkemo

2

$2,962,500

$2,962,500

Shimmo

3

$6,816,667

$6,300,000

Squam

2

$16,164,500

$16,164,500

Surfside

33

$1,085,151

$870,000

TomNevers19

$1,460,000

$1,100,000

Town

94

$1,315,324

$1,050,000

Wauwinet

5

$1,745,960

$1,191,000

West of Town15

$1,006,933

$755,000

Area

Sales

Avg. Sale $

Median Sale $

Brant PointDionisCliff

Cisco

Fisher’s Landing

Hummock Pond

Madaket

Madequecham

Miacomet

Mid Island

Monomoy

Nashaquisset Naushop

Polpis

Quidnet

Shawkemo

Shimmo

Quaise

South of Town

Squam

Sconset

Surfside

Tom Nevers

Town

Tuckernuck

Wauwinet

West of Town

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Listed for each transaction is: Area, Price, Address,Type, Bed/Bath, Acreage.

2013 TRANSACTIONSBRANT POINT CISCO

BRANT POINT$1,050,000

6 Dolphin CourtSingle Family • 0/1 • 0.12


3 East Lincoln AvenueSingle Family • 3/1 • 0.08


1 Sylvia LaneSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.23


24 Walsh StreetSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.11


36 Walsh StreetSingle Family • 4/2.5 • 0.06


5D Stone Barn WaySingle Family • 2/2.5 • 0.00


27 North Beach StreetSingle Family • 5/3.5 • 0.20


52 North Beach StretSingle Family • 4/3 • 0.22


1 Dolphin CourtSingle Family • 5/5.5 • 0.13


62 Walsh StreetLand • 0.20




47 Easton StreetSingle Family • 5/4.5 • 0.13



CISCO$640,000

32 Somerset LaneLand • 0.97

CISCO$750,000

24 Somerset LaneSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.53


37 Hulbert AvenueSingle Family • 8/4.5 • 0.65


2013 TRANSACTIONSCISCO CLIFF

CISCO$1,195,000

17 NanahumackeLand • 0.29

CISCO$1,300,000

200 Hummock Pond RoadSingle Family • 3/2 • 1.8

CLIFF$620,000

8 Cliff Road, CCondo • 2/2

CLIFF$1,200,000

64 Cliff Road (Portion)Land

CLIFF$1,217,000

39 Pilgrim RoadSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.20

CLIFF$1,245,000

14 Derrymore RoadSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 0.13

CLIFF$1,350,000

207 Cliff RoadLand • 1.84

CLIFF$838,000

96 Cliff RoadLand • 0/0 • 0.66

CLIFF$842,000

6 Captains LaneLand • 0/0 • 0.14

CLIFF$1,000,000

64 Cliff Road (portion)Land

CLIFF$1,025,000

13 Derrymore RoadLand • 0.11

CISCO$1,350,000

5 Heller WaySingle Family • 3/2 • 0.77

CISCO$3,125,000

19 Osprey WaySingle Family • 3/4.5 • 0.42

CISCO$3,150,000

8 Mattapoisett AvenueSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 0.18

CISCO$3,400,000

1 Osprey WaySingle Family • 4/5.5 • 4.6

CISCO$4,250,000

6 Walbang AvenueSingle Family • 5/4.5 • 1.8


2013 TRANSACTIONSCLIFF

CLIFF$1,450,000

11A Crooked LaneLand • 1.86

CLIFF$1,475,000


CLIFF$1,500,000

39 Pilgrim RoadSingle Family • 2/2.5 • 0.20

CLIFF$1,600,000

64 Cliff Road (Portion)Land

CLIFF$1,615,000

99 Cliff RoadLand

CLIFF$1,900,000


CLIFF$1,950,000

2 Hamblim RoadSingle Family • 5/3.5 • 0.27

CLIFF$2,200,000

7 Old Westmoor Farm RoadSingle Family • 7/7.5 • 0.48

CLIFF$2,325,000

2 Maxey Pond RoadSingle Family • 4/4 • 1.98

CLIFF$2,740,000

7 Pilgrim CourtSingle Family • 4/4.6 • 0.18

CLIFF$1,385,000

7 Paul Jones RoadSingle Family • 4/2.5 • 0.17

CLIFF$1,975,000

1 Delaney RoadSingle Family • 4/4.5 • 0.11

CLIFF$3,150,000

5 Nantucket AvenueSingle Family • 6/3 • 0.15

CLIFF$3,200,000

4 Capaum RoadSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.26

CLIFF$3,250,000

8 Mooers AvenueSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.12

CLIFF$2,995,000

100 Cliff RoadSingle Family • 4/3 • 0.56


2013 TRANSACTIONSCLIFF DIONIS

DIONIS$3,000,000

18 East Tristram AvenueSingle Family • 4/4.5 • 0.41

DIONIS$9,491,300

79 Eel Point RoadSingle Family • 5/4+ • 2.66

DIONIS$2,725,000

15 Primrose LaneSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 2.0

DIONIS$2,995,000

4 Fintry LaneSingle Family • 4/3+ • 1.83

CLIFF$4,050,000

108 Cliff RoadSingle Family • 5/5.5 • 0.39

CLIFF$4,650,000

68A Cliff RoadSingle Family • 7/7+ • 0.23

CLIFF$4,731,000

26 Gosnold RoadSingle Family • 7/6.5 • 0.48

CLIFF$3,740,000


CLIFF$4,950,000

12 Wannacomet Road Single Family • 5/5+ • 2.31

CLIFF$5,675,000

97 Cliff RoadLand

CLIFF$4,850,000


CLIFF$8,900,000

2 & 18 Kimball AvenueSingle Family • 5/3 • 2.13

CLIFF$9,550,000

11 Lincoln AvenueSingle Family • 0/5 • 0.53

DIONIS$1,500,000

9 Greenleaf RoadLand • 1.86

DIONIS$1,750,000

19 Bishops RiseSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 1.96

DIONIS$830,000

16 Swift Rock RoadSingle Family • 2/2 • 1.0


2013 TRANSACTIONSFISHER’S LANDING HUMMOCK POND MADAKET

MADAKET$400,000

39 South Cambridge StreetSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.13

MADAKET$432,000

40 Long Pond DriveLand • 0.47

MADAKET$465,000

1 Arkansas AvenueSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.83

MADAKET$325,000


MADAKET$330,000


MADAKET$350,000


MADAKET$400,000

60 Arkansas AvenueSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.07

MADAKET$298,000


FISHER’S LANDING$819,254

6 West WaySingle Family • 6/4.5 • 0.26

HUMMOCK POND$716,000

11 Hawthorne LaneSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.85


15 Meadow View DriveSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.46


11 Aurora WayLand • 0.15

HUMMOCK POND$1,375,000

55 Hummock Pond RoadSingle Family • 4/3 • 1.0

HUMMOCK POND$1,596,600

87 Millbrook RoadSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 1.95


50 Hummock Pond RoadSingle Family • 2/1.5 • 0.46

MADAKET$525,000

270 Madaket RoadSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.09


2013 TRANSACTIONSMADAKET MADEQUECHAM

MADAKET$675,000


MADAKET$688,000


MADAKET$692,500


MADAKET$744,500

15 Washington AvenueSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.18

MADAKET$850,000

34 Long Pond DriveSingle Family • 4/3+ • 1.04

MADAKET$1,000,000

3 South Cambridge StreetSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 1.46

MADAKET$728,000

23 B Rhode Island AvenueCondo • 2/1

MADAKET$1,175,000

15 Long Pond DriveSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.93

MADAKET$1,350,000

17 Head of the Plains RoadLand • 2.0

MADAKET$1,700,000

6 Tennessee AvenueSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.13

MADAKET$1,150,000

52 Tennessee AvenueSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.34

MADAKET$1,700,000

9E StreetSingle Family • 1/2 • 0.26

MADAKET$2,240,000

333 Madaket RoadSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 0.74

MADAKET$2,600,000

1 Esthers Island RoadSingle Family • 3/1+ • 13.78

MADEQUECHAM$975,000

5 Wigwam RoadSingle Family • 4/2.5 • 1.16

MADEQUECHAM$1,045,000

7 Wigwam RoadSingle Family • 3/3 • 1.16

MIACOMET$885,000

46 Miacomet AvenueSingle Family • 4/4.5 • 0.47

MIACOMET$1,025,000

13 Golfview DriveSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.46


2013 TRANSACTIONSMADEQUECHAM MIACOMET

MADEQUECHAM$1,600,000

40 Madequecham Valley RoadSingle Family • 2/1 • 5.74

MIACOMET$325,000

21 Golfview DriveLand • 0.43

MIACOMET$415,000

4 Mikes DriveLand • 0.46

MIACOMET$410,000

3 Perry LaneLand • 0.23

MIACOMET$475,000

112 Somerset RoadLand • 0.45

MIACOMET$692,000

52 Miacomet AvenueSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.53

MIACOMET$700,000

56 Bartlett RoadSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.28

MIACOMET$725,000

13 Swayzes DriveLand • 0.60

MIACOMET$725,000

9 Hendersons DriveSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.40

MIACOMET$734,000

2 Hendersons DriveSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.45

MIACOMET$750,000

3 Doc Ryder DriveSingle Family • 4/3 • 0.45

MIACOMET$760,000

98 Somerset RoadSingle Family • 4/2.5 • 0.45

MIACOMET$862,500

5 Sleepy Hollow, Unit 1Condo • 4/4.5 • 0.29

MIACOMET$475,000

112 Somerset RoadLand • 0.45


2013 TRANSACTIONSMIACOMET MID ISLAND

MID ISLAND$175,000

10 Backus LaneLand • 0/0 • 0.26

MID ISLAND$190,000

47 Nobadeer Farm RoadMulti Family • 6/5.5 • 0.17

MID ISLAND$195,000

25 Macys LaneLand • 0.13

MID ISLAND$208,000

53A Essex RoadCondo • 3/2

MID ISLAND$210,000

174 Tomahawk RoadLand • 0.12

MID ISLAND$210,000

203 Arrowhead DriveLand • 0.12

MID ISLAND$210,000


MID ISLAND$210,000

10 Spearhead RoadLand • 0.12

MID ISLAND$210,000

9 Tomahawk RoadLand • 0.12

MID ISLAND$215,000

2A Cartwright PlaceCondo • 5/2 • 0.

MID ISLAND$165,000

133B Old South RoadCondo • 0/1

MID ISLAND$162,500

12C Amelia DriveCommercial

MIACOMET$1,558,846

3 Swayzes DriveSingle Family • 4/2.5 • 0.45

MIACOMET$1,995,000

6 Pond View DriveSingle Family • 5/4 • 1.8

MID ISLAND$155,000

10 Backus LaneLand • 0.33

MID ISLAND$158,000

133A Old South RoadCondo • 0/1


2013 TRANSACTIONSMID ISLAND

MID ISLAND$239,500

12.5 Pine Tree RdLand • 0.12

MID ISLAND$240,000

8C Thirty Acres LaneCondo • 2/2

MID ISLAND$250,000

2C Sanford Road, #3Commercial • 0/1

MID ISLAND$250,000

73 Hinsdale RoadLand • 0.11

MID ISLAND$270,000

16 Cynthia Lane, #2Condo • 3/2

MID ISLAND$280,000

11A Gray AvenueLand • 0.39

MID ISLAND$230,000


MID ISLAND$287,000

37D Old South RoadCondo • 1/1.5

MID ISLAND$305,000

4 Cato LaneLand • 0.12

MID ISLAND$285,000

3B Windy WayCommercial

MID ISLAND$282,000

10 Salros RoadLand • 0.21

MID ISLAND$245,000

6A Essex RoadCondo • 3/1

MID ISLAND$320,000

3F Freedom SquareCondo • 1/1

MID ISLAND$321,000

42H Nobadeer Farm RoadCondo • 2/2.5

MID ISLAND$320,000

6B Park CircleCondo • 3/2.5

MID ISLAND$307,500

17B Old South Road Condo • 2/1.5


MID ISLAND$327,193

6D Essex RoadCondo • 3/1

MID ISLAND$329,000

4B Hooper Farm RoadLand • 0.33

MID ISLAND$346,467

5 Altheas LaneSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.24

MID ISLAND$347,000

40A Nobadeer Farm RoadCondo • 2/2.5

MID ISLAND$347,000

40A Nobadeer Farm RoadCondo • 2/2.5

MID ISLAND$355,875

3B & C Freedom SquareCommercial • 0/1

MID ISLAND$325,000

42F Nobadeer Farm RoadCondo • 2/2.5

MID ISLAND$380,000

6B Cynthia LaneCondo • 3/2

MID ISLAND$380,000

11 Nobska WayMulti-Family • 2/1 • 0.12

MID ISLAND$377,500

18.5 Gray AvenueLand • 0.36

MID ISLAND$375,000

11A Gray AvenueLand • 0.39

MID ISLAND$335,000

42E Nobadeer farm RoadCondo • 2/2.5

MID ISLAND$399,000

2 Boucher WaySingle Family • 6/4+ • 0.17

MID ISLAND$399,000

6 Bailey RoadSingle Family • 5/2 • 0.23

MID ISLAND$398,000

9 Appleton RoadSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.23

MID ISLAND$387,500

2 Nobadeer WayCommercial • 3/2 • 0.34




MID ISLAND$415,000

18 Mary Ann DriveSingle Family • 1/2.5 • 0.15

MID ISLAND$416,000

3B Skiff LaneCondo • 3/2

MID ISLAND$422,500

5C Pine Tree RoadCondo • 1/1.5

MID ISLAND$447,000

4 Alexandia DriveMulti Family • 6/4 • 0.24

MID ISLAND$450,000

6 & 8 Tomahawk RoadLand • 0.12

MID ISLAND$450,000

71B Hinsdale RoadCondo • 2/3

MID ISLAND$405,000

106 Orange StreetSingle Family • 1/1.5 • 0.11

MID ISLAND$488,798

18C Miacomet AvenueCondo • 3/1

MID ISLAND$498,500

62 Hooper Farm Road Single Family • 5/2.5 • 0.53

MID ISLAND$475,000

26 Macys LaneSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.12

MID ISLAND$460,000


MID ISLAND$420,000


MID ISLAND$520,000

15 Pine Tree Road (Front)Condo • 3/2.5

MID ISLAND$520,000

41 Macys LaneSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.17

MID ISLAND$505,000

8 Anna DriveMulti Family • 4/3 • 0.35

MID ISLAND$500,000

2 Gold Star DriveSingle Family • 3/1 • 0.24



MID ISLAND$525,000

19 Nobadeer Farm RoadCommercial • 1/2+ • 0.92

MID ISLAND$526,000

26 Essex RoadSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.21

MID ISLAND$530,000

47A Fairgrounds RoadSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.76

MID ISLAND$545,000

1 Kinikinnik WaySingle Family • 3/2 • 0.14

MID ISLAND$550,223

1 Chins WayCommercial • 2/1+ • 0.13

MID ISLAND$552,000

4 Hull LaneSingle Family • 6/3 • 0.21

MID ISLAND$522,500

15 Essex RoadSingle Family • 4/3 • 0.21

MID ISLAND$590,000

1A Windy WayCommercial • 1/1.5

MID ISLAND$590,000

26 Equator DriveSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.46

MID ISLAND$580,000

11 Bailey RoadSingle Family • 5/2 • 0.24

MID ISLAND$575,000

12 Amelia DriveCondo • 2/2

MID ISLAND$530,000

14 Mary Ann DriveSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.15

MID ISLAND$600,000

3 Roberts LaneSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.47

MID ISLAND$600,500

5 Friendship LaneSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.46

MID ISLAND$600,000

2 Luff RoadSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.

MID ISLAND$600,000

95 Hinsdale RoadMulti Family • 4/4.5 • 0.11



MID ISLAND$643,750

24 Tashama LaneSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.28

MID ISLAND$645,000

29 Friendship LaneSingle Family • 6/3 • 0.49

MID ISLAND$668,691

1 Thurstons WaySingle Family • 5/4 • 0.23

MID ISLAND$675,000

2 Enterprise CircleSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.46

MID ISLAND$689,000

98 Old South RoadCommercial • 1/3.5 • 1.21

MID ISLAND$692,500

1 & 3 Jeans WaySingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.34

MID ISLAND$640,000

3A Skiff LaneCondo • 3/3

MID ISLAND$730,000

5 Pakanoket LaneMulti-Family • 5/4 • 0.21

MID ISLAND$750,000

7 Pond RoadSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.49

MID ISLAND$720,000

19 Gray AvenueSingle Family • 5/3 • 0.23

MID ISLAND$718,500

7 Windy WayCommercial • 3/2.5 • 0.22

MID ISLAND$649,500

11B Daffodil LaneCo-op • 4/3 • 0.15

MID ISLAND$825,000

8 Bayberry Court Commercial • 0/4

MID ISLAND$825,000

8 Perry LaneSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.22

MID ISLAND$775,000

11 Boynton LaneMulti Family • 7/5+ • 0.17

MID ISLAND$760,000

68 Cato LaneMulti Family • 6/4+ • 0.23


2013 TRANSACTIONSMID ISLAND MONOMOY

MID ISLAND$835,000

14 Pine Crest DriveSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 1.1

MID ISLAND$850,000

17 Cynthia LaneMulti Family • 7/6 • 0.

MID ISLAND$862,500

12 Rudder LaneSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.40

MID ISLAND$900,000

47B Fairgrounds RoadSingle Family • 6/5 • 0.48

MID ISLAND$1,200,000

40 - 46 Cato LaneLand • 6.8


24 Amelia DriveCommercial • 5/5+ • 0.32


2 & 4 Chins WayCommercial • 3/1+ • 0.37

MID ISLAND$999,000

15 Wampanoag WayMulti Family • 11/4 • 0.23


15 Finback LaneSingle Family • 4/4.5 • 0.13


Old South Rd (Multiple)Land


3 Finback LaneCommercial • 4/4.5 • 0.12


4 Finback LaneCommercial • 4/3.5 • 0.12

MONOMOY$420,000

16F Milestone RoadCondo • 2/2

MONOMOY$520,000

11 Chatham RoadLand • 0.46

MONOMOY$536,000

16 Milestone Road Condo • 2/2

MONOMOY$1,730,000

13 Monomoy RoadSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.83


2013 TRANSACTIONSMONOMOY NASHAQUISSET NAUSHOP

MONOMOY$1,800,000

11 Monomoy RoadSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.69

MONOMOY$2,250,000

29B Brewster RoadSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 1.0

MONOMOY$3,000,000

15 Brewster RoadSingle Family • 3/2 • 4.0

MONOMOY$5,150,000

36 Brewster RoadSingle Family • 6/4.5 • 2.3

MONOMOY$18,000,000

48 Monomoy RoadSingle Family • 6/7.5 • 1.0

NASHAQUISSETT$722,000

7 Autopscot CircleCo-op • 2/2 • 0.13


8 Netowa LaneCo-op • 3/2.5 • 0.16


8 Nickanoose WaySingle Family • 3/2 • 0.24


19 Autopscot CircleCo-op • 3/3

NAUSHOP$200,000

87 Goldfinch DriveLand • 0.12

NAUSHOP$235,000

97B Goldfinch DriveCondo • 2/1.5 • 0.12

NAUSHOP$288,000


NAUSHOP$292,000


NAUSHOP$300,000

7 Bluebird LaneLand • 0.13

NAUSHOP$310,000


NAUSHOP$50,000

97B Goldfinch Drive, GarageCondo • 0.12


2013 TRANSACTIONSNAUSHOP

NAUSHOP$375,000

11 Killdeer LaneLand • 0.13

NAUSHOP$515,000

69 Goldfinch DriveSingle Family • 3/1.5 • 0.13

NAUSHOP$550,000

4 Bluebird LaneSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.16

NAUSHOP$600,000

99 Goldfinch DriveCommercial • 1/1 • 0.23

NAUSHOP$606,000

2 Curlew CourtSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.12

NAUSHOP$740,000


NAUSHOP$742,000


NAUSHOP$766,000

14 Curlew CourtSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.13

NAUSHOP$775,000

24 Bluebird LaneSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 0.17

NAUSHOP$810,000

4 Falcon CourtSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.12

NAUSHOP$838,000

3 Falcon CourtSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.13

NAUSHOP$845,000

8 Bluebird LaneSingle Family • 5/3.5 • 0.15

NAUSHOP$850,000


NAUSHOP$855,000

13 Goldfinch DriveSingle Family • 5/3 • 0.12

NAUSHOP$862,000

13 Kittiwake LaneSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.12

NAUSHOP$869,000

5 Killdeer LaneSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.11


2013 TRANSACTIONSNAUSHOP POCOMO POLPIS QUAISE QUIDNET SCONSET

NAUSHOP$895,000

4 Sparrow DriveSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.12

NAUSHOP$1,000,000


POCOMO$11,200,000

68 Pocomo RoadSingle Family • 8/8+ • 3.0

POLPIS$4,150,000

6 Quaise Pastures RoadSingle Family • 5/4 • 6.9

POLPIS$12,900,000

9 Fulling Mill RoadSingle Family • 6/6+ • 1.4

POLPIS$2,800,000

77 Polpis RoadSingle Family • 4/4+ • 2.0

POLPIS$1,728,000

268 Polpis RoadSingle Family • 5/4+ • 3.1

QUIDNET$4,300,000

5 Beacon LaneSingle Family • 3/3 • 2.0

QUIDNET$1,200,000

28 Quidnet RoadSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.94

QUIDNET$1,237,000

31 Quidnet RoadLand • 1.5

QUAISE$650,000

7 Swift Rock RoadSingle Family • 2/1 • 1.0

SCONSET$700,000

86 Baxter RoadSingle Family • 4/3 • 0.74

SCONSET$715,000

24 Codfish Park RoadSingle Family • 1/1 • 0.04

SCONSET$745,000

8 Hydrangea LaneLand • 3/4.5 • 0.11

SCONSET$750,000

1 Sconset AvenueMulti Family • 4/2 • 0.24

SCONSET$838,650

19 BroadwaySingle Family • 4/2.5 • 0.04


2013 TRANSACTIONSSCONSET

SCONSET$925,000

12 Sconset AvenueSingle Family • 3/1.5 • 0.40

SCONSET$945,000

15 Bank StreetSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.08

SCONSET$1,000,000

30 Main Street (portion)Land

SCONSET$1,000,000

8 Towaddy LaneSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.19

SCONSET$1,050,000

22 Black Fish LaneLand • 0.46

SCONSET$1,095,750

44 Sankaty Road Single Family • 3/2.5 • 0.33

SCONSET$1,100,000


SCONSET$1,200,000


SCONSET$1,200,000

6 & 8 Lily StreetSingle Family • 5/2.5 • 0.11

SCONSET$1,200,000

50B Baxter RoadLand • 0.31

SCONSET$1,200,000

13 & 15 Burnell StreetLand • 0.28

SCONSET$1,200,000

40 King StreetSingle Family • 1/2 • 0.12

SCONSET$1,225,000

8 Lincoln StreetLand • 0.19

SCONSET$1,225,000

6 King StreetSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.08

SCONSET$1,235,000

76 Sankaty RoadSingle Family • 3/1.5 • 0.19

SCONSET$1,250,000

3 Plainfield RoadSingle Family • 4/3 • 0.48


2013 TRANSACTIONSSCONSET

SCONSET$1,370,000

15 King StreetSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.18

SCONSET$1,400,000

50A Baxter RoadSingle Family • 2/1.5 • 0.31

SCONSET$1,435,000

68 Sankaty RoadLand • 0.67

SCONSET$1,525,000

1 New StreetSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.21

SCONSET$1,565,000

36 Baxter RoadSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.25

SCONSET$1,600,000

79 Burnell StreetSingle Family • 5/5.5 • 0.46

SCONSET$1,800,000

17 West Sankaty RoadSingle Family • 5/4 • 0.24

SCONSET$1,900,000

8 McKinley AvenueSingle Family • 6/2 • 0.11

SCONSET$2,100,000

12 Pitman RoadSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 0.35

SCONSET$2,265,000

20 Sconset AvenueSingle Family • 4/2.5 • 0.63

SCONSET$2,644,000

9 Hoicks Hollow RoadSingle Family • 5/5 • 2.9

SCONSET$2,740,000

5 Main StreetSingle Family • 4/3 • 0.20

SCONSET$2,800,000

1 Annes LaneSingle Family • 5/5.5 • 0.46

SCONSET$3,000,000

6 Hedge RowSingle Family • 4/3 • 0.46

SCONSET$3,485,000

10 Lincoln StreetSingle Family • 4/4.5 • 0.19

SCONSET$4,050,000

13R Burnell StreetSingle Family • 8/8+


2013 TRANSACTIONSSCONSET SHAWKEMO SHIMMO SQUAM SURFSIDE

SCONSET$4,300,000

31 Coffin (portion)Land • 0.56

SCONSET$7,200,000

23 Morey LaneSingle Family • 8/7.5 • 0.80

SCONSET$7,800,000

51 & 52 Ocean AvenueSingle Family • 5/4.5 • 2.33

SCONSET$11,000,000

15 Baxter RoadSingle Family • 6/6.5 • 1.0

SHAWKEMO$1,625,000

118 Polpis RoadLand • 3.31

SHAWKEMO$4,300,000

22 North Pasture LaneSingle Family • 6/6+ • 0.95

SHIMMO$1,550,000

7 South Valley RoadSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.63

SHIMMO$6,300,000

8 Middle Valley RoadLand • 4.54

SHIMMO$12,600,000

21 & 23 Shimmo Pond RoadSingle Family • 9/9+ • 1.89

SQUAM$12,329,000

7/11 Squam RoadSingle Family • 10/8+ • 3.3

SQUAM$20,000,000

51 Squam RoadSingle Family • 8/11+ • 4.27

SURFSIDE$286,000

18 Bayberry Lane (portion)Land

SURFSIDE$353,100

50 Okorwaw AvenueLand • 0.63

SURFSIDE$415,000

36 Evergreen WaySingle Family • 2/3 • 0.20

SURFSIDE$497,000

25 South Shore Road (portion)Land • 0.92

SURFSIDE$500,000

130 Surfside RoadLand • 0.49


2013 TRANSACTIONSSURFSIDE

SURFSIDE$545,000

21 Woodland DriveSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.47

SURFSIDE$565,000

62 South Shore RoadLand • 1.84

SURFSIDE$567,500

25A Evergreen WayCo-Op • 3/3 • 0.28

SURFSIDE$570,000

56 South Shore RoadSingle Family • 3/2 • 1.84

SURFSIDE$625,000

6A Daffodil LaneSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.48

SURFSIDE$650,000

11 Gray AvenueSingle Family • 3/2

SURFSIDE$650,000

12R Skyline DriveLand • 2.90

SURFSIDE$750,000

22 BoulevardeLand • 2.71

SURFSIDE$764,500

15 BoulevardeSingle Family • 2/1.5 • 1.0

SURFSIDE$810,000

7 Masaquet AvenueSingle Family • 1/1.5 • 0.93

SURFSIDE$815,000

12 Tripp DriveSingle Family • 5/3.5 • 2.06

SURFSIDE$870,000

154 Surfside RoadSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.29

SURFSIDE$1,000,000

4B Evergreen WaySingle Family • 2/1.5 • 1.26

SURFSIDE$1,025,000

54 Nobadeer AvenueLand • 0.95

SURFSIDE$1,062,000

10 Evergreen WaySingle Family • 2/1.5 • 1.86

SURFSIDE$1,100,000

119 Surfside RoadSingle Family • 2/1.5 • 0.96


2013 TRANSACTIONSSURFSIDE TOM NEVERS

SURFSIDE$1,200,000


SURFSIDE$1,220,000

19 Masaquet AvenueLand • 2.2

SURFSIDE$1,300,000

9 Dunham StreetSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.58

SURFSIDE$1,390,000

24 Nonantum AvenueSingle Family • 1/1.5 • 0.61

SURFSIDE$1,402,500

6 Nonantum AvenueSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.27

SURFSIDE$1,450,000

14 Clifford StreetSingle Family • 4/3 • 1.09

SURFSIDE$1,715,000


SURFSIDE$1,870,000

14 Nonantum AvenueSingle Family • 6/7 • 0.80

SURFSIDE$2,130,229

12 Okorwaw AvenueSingle Family • 5/3.5 • 2.96

SURFSIDE$2,375,000

44 & 44R Nonantum AvenueSingle Family • 7/5 • 0.57

SURFSIDE$2,595,000

10 Irving StreetSingle Family • 4/4+ • 0.77

SURFSIDE$2,741,667

58 Nobadeer AvenueSingle Family • 5/5+ • 1.07

TOM NEVERS$400,000

2 Gloucester StreetLand • 1.16

TOM NEVERS$650,000

9 Ipswich StreetSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.18

TOM NEVERS$685,000

9 Ipswich StreetSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.18

TOM NEVERS$700,000

23 Arlington StreetSingle Family • 4/3 • 0.37

2013 TRANSACTIONSTOM NEVERS


TOM NEVERS$850,000

2 Flintlock RoadSingle Family • 3/2 • 1.22

TOM NEVERS$925,000

29 Lyons LaneSingle Family • 3/4.5 • 1.5

TOM NEVERS$1,000,000

18 Lyons LaneSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 1.12


4 Heath LaneSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.59


6 Nichols RoadSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.14


21 Kendrick StreetSingle Family • 4/2.5 • 3.70


28 Flintlock RoadSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 1.15


4 Huntington StreetSingle Family • 3/4.5 • 0.23


1 Longwood DriveSingle Family • 4/3 • 2.75


3 Marcus WaySingle Family • 4/3 • 2.99.


21 Wanoma WaySingle Family • 3/2 • 0.41


20 Waquoit RoadSingle Family • 4/4 • 8.4


15 Lyford RoadSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 0.24


65 Wanoma WaySingle Family • 4/4.5 • 3.03


100 Tom Nevers RoadSingle Family • 6/5.5 • 5.23

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2013 TRANSACTIONSTOWN

TOWN$250,000

3 Cherry StreetSingle Family • 4/1 • 0.07

TOWN$300,000

49A Pleasant StreetSingle Family • 0/0 • 0.11

TOWN$310,709

58A Orange StreetCommercial • 0/0 • 0.02

TOWN$320,000

18 Cherry StreetLand • 0.12

TOWN$322,000

49A Pleasant StreetSingle Family • 0/0 • 0.11

TOWN$325,000

14 Still Dock, #1Condo • 2/1

TOWN$360,000

5A Jefferson LaneCondo • 1/1

TOWN$360,000

5B Jefferson LaneCondo • 1/1

TOWN$410,000

74 Center StreetCondo • 1/1

TOWN$435,000

23A West Chester StreetCondo • 1/1

TOWN$445,000

95 Orange Street, #2Condo • 1/1

TOWN$450,000

1 Spring Street, #1Land • 0.07

TOWN$475,000

110 Orange Street, 1st FloorCondo • 1/1 • 0.12

TOWN$500,000

9 Twin StreetSingle Family • 1/1

TOWN$605,000

82 Union StreetSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.07

TOWN$615,000

3B Meader StreetSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.06



TOWN$625,000

3A Meader StreetSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.20

TOWN$625,000

9 Powderhouse LaneSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.20

TOWN$675,000

1 Meader StreetSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.06

TOWN$675,000

13R Bear StreetCondo • 4/2.5 • 0.00

TOWN$675,000

12A Meadow LaneLand • 0.47

TOWN$715,000

7 New LaneSingle Family • 2/1 • 0.20

TOWN$720,000

23 Commercial WharfSingle Family • 0/1 • 0.03

TOWN$737,000

10 Back StreetSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.10

TOWN$740,000

42 Center StreetCommercial

TOWN$750,000

1 Lyon StreetSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.05

TOWN$750,000

6 Coon StreetLand • 0.12

TOWN$762,500

162 Main StreetMulti Family • 4/3 • 0.12

TOWN$766,666

35 Vestal Street, Lot 4Land

TOWN$766,666


TOWN$766,668


TOWN$791,574

13 Lily Street Single Family • 2/1 • 0.08



TOWN$800,000

40A Union StreetCondo • 0.14

TOWN$800,000

23D West Chester StreetCondo

TOWN$800,000

58E Main StreetCommercial.

TOWN$805,000

34 Pine StreetSingle Family • 4/3 • 0.04

TOWN$815,000


TOWN$830,000

44 Center Street # Unit 2Commercial

TOWN$839,000

74 North Liberty StreetSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.11

TOWN$845,000

1 Gardner Perry LaneSingle Family • 0/0 • 0.24

TOWN$860,000

15 Meader StreetMulti Family • 6/5 • 0.17

TOWN$900,000

1A Lily StreetSingle Family • 2/1.5 • 0.05

TOWN$900,000

10 Prospect StreetSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.19

TOWN$952,500

27 Milk StreetSingle Family • 2/2 • 0.06

TOWN$975,000

1C Gardner CourtCondo • 2/2.5

TOWN$995,000

40B Union StreetCondo • 3/2 • 0.14

TOWN$1,050,000

53 North Liberty StreetSingle Family • 4/2.5 • 0.16

TOWN$1,065,000




TOWN$1,100,000

1 Farmer StreetSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.06

TOWN$1,100,000

40 York StreetSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.22

TOWN$1,150,000

5 Meader StreetSingle Family • 3/21 • 0.15

TOWN$1,200,000

3 Traders LaneSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.07

TOWN$1,200,000

13 Hedgebury LaneLand • 0.06 • 0.46

TOWN$1,200,000

40 Center Street, #1Commercial • 0.13

TOWN$1,250,000

42 Union StreetSingle Family • 0/0 • 0.25

TOWN$1,255,000

20 York StreetSingle Family • 3/2 • 0.25

TOWN$1,275,000

8 Charter StreetSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.05

TOWN$1,275,000

7 Beaver StreetSingle Family • 4/3 • 0.12

TOWN$1,470,000

6 Green LaneSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.08

TOWN$1,495,000

7 Gardner Perry LaneSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.14

TOWN$1,500,000

42 Pine StreetSingle Family • 4/2+ • 0.07

TOWN$1,500,000

5 New Mill StreetSingle Family • 4/3 • 0.18

TOWN$1,530,000


TOWN$1,550,000

7 New Mill StreetSingle Family • 4/4 • 0.11



TOWN$1,600,000

7 Green LaneSingle Family • 4/4.5 • 0.10

TOWN$1,620,000


TOWN$1,625,000

107R Orange StreetSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.12

TOWN$1,700,000

35 Vestal StreetLand

TOWN$1,750,000


TOWN$1,750,000

16 New LaneSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.12

TOWN$1,752,500

3 Silver StreetSingle Family • 4/4.5 • 0.06

TOWN$1,775,000

22 Fair StreetSingle Family • 4/4.5 • 0.06

TOWN$1,800,000

35 Vestal StreetSingle Family • 3/1 • 0.54

TOWN$1,800,000

11 Barnabas LaneSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.15

TOWN$1,812,500

6A Saratoga LaneSingle Family • 4/4.5 • 0.12

TOWN$1,815,000

3 Thurstons CourtSingle Family • 3/2.5 • 0.11

TOWN$1,900,000

2 Woodbury LaneSingle Family • 3/3 • 0.21

TOWN$1,985,000

12 Gardner StreetSingle Family • 4/2 • 0.19

TOWN$2,000,000

26 Pleasant StreetSingle Family • 5/3+ • 0.18

TOWN$2,000,000

8 Coon StreetSingle Family • 4/4.5 • 0.12

2013 TRANSACTIONSTOWN WAUWINET


TOWN$2,200,000

15 Hedgebury LaneSingle Family • 4/4.5 • 0.46

TOWN$2,200,000

12 Gingy LaneSingle Family • 5/5.5 • 0.15

TOWN$2,225,000

12 Darling StreetSingle Family • 3/3.5 • 0.04

TOWN$2,225,000

34A Fair StreetSingle Family • 5/4 • 0.09

TOWN$2,400,000

14 Gingy LaneSingle Family • 5/5.5 • 0.14

TOWN$2,450,000

2A Copper LaneSingle Family • 5/5.5 • 0.11

TOWN$2,750,000


TOWN$3,050,000

21 Broad StreetCommercial • 5/7 • 0.18

TOWN$3,125,000


TOWN$3,166,250

60 Fair StreetSingle Family • 5/5.5 • 0.07

TOWN$3,350,000


TOWN$3,850,000

14 Mayhew LaneSingle Family • 5/5+ • 0.48

TOWN$4,500,000

78 Union StreetLand • 0.92

TOWN$4,650,000

38 Orange StreetSingle Family • 6/5+ • 0.13

WAUWINET$855,000

45 Wauwinet RoadSingle Family • 4/2 • 1.53

WAUWINET$903,800

10D Crows Nest Way, #4Condo • 3/2


2013 TRANSACTIONSWAUWINET WEST OF TOWN

WAUWINET$1,191,000


WAUWINET$2,100,000

61 Wauwinet RoadSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 3.5

WAUWINET$3,650,000


WEST OF TOWN$295,000

6 Sleepy Hollow RoadLand • 0.23


1 Polliwog Pond RoadCondo • 2/1


32 Somerset LaneLand • 0.97


53 Dukes Road (portion)Land


71 Vestal StreetLand • 0.46


61 Cato LaneSingle Family • 5/3 • 0.53


53 Dukes Road (portion)Land


35 Tashama LaneSingle Family • 4/4 • 0.27




18 Polliwog Pond RoadSingle Family • 6/3 • 0.27


19 Vesper LaneSingle Family • 4/3.5 • 0.12

WEST OF TOWN$1,040,000

14 Dukes RoadSingle Family • 1/1.5 • 0.46


1 Brooks Farm RoadLand • 0.39

2013 TRANSACTIONSWEST OF TOWN


12 Oak Hollow Ln, Lot 1 & 2Land • 2.02


88 Madaket RoadSingle Family • 5/4.5 • 2.62



FACTS FOR CONSUMERS

Commonwealth of MassachusettsOffice of Consumer AffairsDivision of Professional Licensure

Board of Registration of Home InspectorsThe Board of Registration of Home Inspectors is charged with evaluating thequalifications of applicants and granting licensure to those who qualify. It estab-lishes rules and regulations to ensure the integrity and competence oflicensees.The Board protects the public health and welfare through regulationof the profession in accordance with the state statutes and board regulations.

The Board is responsible for ensuring that licensed home inspectors haveproper training and experience through an education program and by meetingminimum inspection requirements in each inspection performed.Applicants arerequired to pass a board approved examination prior to licensure and fulfillcontinuing education requirements for license renewal.The Board publishes aStandards of Practice and Code of Ethics for home inspectors.

About Home InspectionsA standard home inspection is a visual examination of the physical structureand major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to fourdwelling units.An inspection can be likened to a physical exam by a physician;however, it should be clearly understood that a home inspection is not to beconfused with an appraisal, a building code inspection, a guarantee of any kind,and/or an insurance policy on the condition of the property.

During an inspection, the inspector will review the readily accessible exposedportions of the structure of the home, including the roof, the attic,walls, ceilings,floors, windows, doors, basement, and foundation as well as the heating/air con-ditioning systems, interior plumbing and electrical systems for potential prob-lems. Home inspections are not intended to point out every small problem orany invisible or latent defect in a home.Most minor or cosmetic flaws, for exam-ple, should be apparent to the buyer without the aid of a professional.

Timing of the Home InspectionA home inspector is typically hired by a potential homebuyer right after theoffer to purchase contract is signed, prior to executing the final purchase andsales agreement. However, before the potential buyer signs the offer to pur-chase contract, he/she should determine if they want to have an inspectionclause in the contract making the purchase obligation contingent upon the find-ings of a professional home inspection.This clause should specify the terms towhich both the buyer and seller are obligated.

Selecting a Home InspectorGood referral sources for home inspection services are friends, neighbors, orbusiness acquaintances who have been satisfied with a home inspector. In addi-tion, lawyers and mortgage brokers may also recommend a home inspector.The names of local inspectors can be found by searching the Division ofProfessional Licensure website at www.mass.gov/reg/boards/hi,or in the YellowPages where many advertise under “Building Inspection Service” or “HomeInspection Service.”

Real estate brokers and people may not directly recommend a specific homeinspection company or home inspector unless representing the buyer as abuyer’s broker. Brokers, however, may provide assistance to buyers in findinginformation on licensed home inspectors.A current home owner may also want to get a home inspection to identify anyproblems, especially if the owner plans to sell the home in the near future.

Following are additional tips when searching for a home inspector:

• As of May 2001, home inspectors are required to be licensed in theCommonwealth of Massachusetts. A home inspector’s license should beverified prior to hiring. Consumers should not be confused by home inspec-tor “certifications” offered by, or sold by home inspection trade societies orcompanies, obtained via home study courses, or provided by home inspec-tion companies that certify their own home inspectors. Since the homeinspection business is unregulated in most states, certifications are availableto anyone. A home inspector’s license can be verified with the Board ofRegistration of Home Inspectors at its website or by calling the Board at617-727-4459.

• The home inspection company that is retained should welcome the poten-tial buyer’s presence at the home inspection.The home inspector should bewilling to address all of the buyer’s questions and provide a full verbal andwritten report.• Those hiring an inspector should expect an open door policy from thehome inspection company to be able to ask questions about the content ofthe home inspection report in the future.

During the Home InspectionWhile not necessary, it is recommended that the buyer be present for theinspection.This allows the buyer to observe the inspector,ask questions direct-ly, and obtain a better understanding of the condition of the home,how its sys-tems work, and how to maintain it.The written report may be easier to under-stand if the buyer was present during the inspection. Inspectors must providea written evaluation report based on the standards of compliance in accor-dance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 146.

At the conclusion of the home inspection, the buyer should be wellinformed of the condition of the home. It should be known if there are vis-ible, apparent problems, if repairs need to be made, or whether or not thereare any risks of concealed damage, and whether further investigation is rec-ommended and/or required.

Other Inspections and Tests to ConsiderIt is strongly recommended that potential buyers consider having the follow-ing inspections and/or tests performed prior to signing the final purchaseagreement:• Lead paint.The seller, under CMR 460.750(A) shall disclose if the proper-ty has been inspected for lead paint and provide copies of any lead paintreports prior to signing the final purchase agreement.• Water quality (Is it drinkable)• Wood destroying insects, including termites• Air quality, including radon gas • Fungi, mold and allergens• Seller required, under 105 CMR 651.010, to provide the potential buyerwith an affidavit disclosing the presence of Urea Formaldehyde Insulation ifit exists.

While some home inspectors are qualified to offer these services, theseinspections and tests are not part of the basic home inspection and shouldbe contracted through qualified licensed professionals in those fields.Thereare many firms both on and off Island that provide structural, lead paint, waterpotability, engineering and wood boring insect inspection services. Homeinspection services are now regulated by the Massachusetts Office ofConsumer Affairs. See the previous section “Home Inspectors: Facts forConsumers” for more details and how to obtain a list of licensed firms.

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Filing a ComplaintWhile most licensees conduct themselves as true professionals, the Division ofProfessional Licensure will take action against those licensees who fail to main-tain acceptable standards of competence and integrity. In some cases, com-plaints are made by dissatisfied consumers, however, dissatisfaction alone is notproof of incompetence or sufficient grounds for disciplinary action.

If you have a serious complaint about a home inspector, call or write theDivision’s Office of Investigations at 239 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02114.The phone number is 617-727-7406. A copy of the complaint form can alsobe downloaded from the Division’s website (www.mass.gov/reg/).

UTILITIES AND SERVICES

Cablevision: Service is provided by Comcast. There is a local Cable TVAdvisory Committee which is appointed by the Selectmen.There are a varietyof viewing options available starting with a basic service. Cablevision extendsinto most of the more heavily populated areas of the Island. For more detailedinformation you should contact:

Comcast1 Monomoy RoadNantucket, MA 02554888-633-4266www.comcast.net

Satellite TV: Available from:

Direct TV123 Felton StreetMarlborough, MA 01752800-497-1117www.directtv.com

Electricity: Provided by the Nantucket Electric Company (A National GridCompany) to the entire Island at the present. It reaches the Island via cablewhich is laid under the floor of Nantucket Sound. Bills are on a 28 to 32 daybasis. For more detailed information contact:

National Grid508-325-8000888-444-6326www.nationalgridus.com

Federal Flood Hazard Insurance: This insurance is presently available onproperties located in a flood plain.There are Flood Insurance Rate Maps issuedon a regular basis by the U.S. Government which delineate areas prone toflooding as the result of storms, unusual variations or combinations of weath-er and/or seasonal fluctuations.Due to changing legislation be sure to check onthe current availability.

Fuel: There is no municipal gas supply but there are several private suppliersof heating oil, kerosene, diesel fuel and propane gas.

Landfill: Every building (residential or commercial) is charged a land fill fee.Presently these are sent out on an annual basis and are payable to the Town ofNantucket.You may take your own bagged trash to the dump or hire one ofseveral private removal companies. There are hazardous waste days severaltimes a year. Recycling is mandatory for all plastics, newspapers, cardboard,magazine, aluminum and tin cans and glass.

Post Office: As of 2010 there are 3 post offices: the main building is at 5Federal Street (508- 228-1067), the branch is at 120 Pleasant Street (508-228-4143) and the Sconset location is on the Square (508-257-4402). Thepostal annex for pick-up of oversized packages is at 155 Old South Road(508-325-5682).

Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes: The mil rate is fairly low(2011 was $3.58/$1,000 assessed value for residential property; $6.41 forcommercial property) compared to most other areas of the country. Itchanges each year depending upon the annual budget and the funding to thetown and county from state and federal sources. Real estate is re-assessedevery three years.The tax year is from July 1 to June 30. Bills are issued twicea year and are due within 30 days. Personal property taxes are assessed onsecond home, rental home and business furniture and fixtures. TheNantucket Town and County building is at 16 Broad Street.

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Every property must have acurrent Certificate of Compliance as issued by the Fire Department after aninspection by the Fire Chief or the Alarm Company.The detectors may beindividually attached or hard wired prior to closing depending on the age ofthe structure or renovation.Telephone: Verizon provides local service and each household can chooseits own long distance carrier.There is a transmission tower located at theintersection of the Madaket, Cliff and Eel Point Roads. Cellular phone serv-ice is available through several sources as well. For local service contact:

Verizon800-870-9999www.verizon.com

Water: The Wannacomet Water Company is owned by the Town ofNantucket.Water comes from artesian wells in the well fields between OldSouth Road and Milestone Road. Pressure is maintained on the opposite sideof town by the water towers on Cliff Road, on Polpis Road and in ’Sconset.‘Sconset has a separate well field near the ballpark. Water mains extendthroughout the center of town and private wells are used elsewhere. Ourwater tends to be of an excellent quality and is quite soft. If you would liketo have the well water tested there is a nominal fee and it takes about sevento ten business days to get the results.

Sewer Fee: Buildings are either conected to Town Sewer or a septic sys-tem. Buildings that are connected to Town Sewer are charged a sewer fee byWannacomet Water Company based on water consumption. Buildings thatare on septic systems are not charged a sewer fee; however, maintenance ofseptic systems is recommended, if not required, to ensure they functionproperly.

Septic Systems:Other areas have individual, in ground, septic systems, usu-ally with leach pits or leach fields.The majority of the Island has permeablebeach sand which is an excellent natural filter. The State requires that allproperty transfers include a Certification that is provided by the Seller stat-ing that the existing septic system is up to Title V regulations, which protectthe groundwater.

Wannacomet Water Company1 Milestone Road508-228-0022www.wannacomet.orgFinancing: There are three local banks, Pacific National (now a part of theBank of America) at 61 Main Street, 508-228-1917, Nantucket Bank, 104




Pleasant Street (now a part of Sovereign Bank), 508-228-0580, and Cape Cod5,6 West Creek Road,508-228-1255.Each bank provides financing for the pur-chase of primary residences, second homes, land and investment properties.Many Cape Cod and Massachusetts banks and mortgage companies also offercompetitive rates.Your real estate agent will be aware of current rates andfinancing procedures.

Legal Services: As you enter into the process of buying a piece of Islandproperty you will be signing a legal contract.We recommend that you consulta local attorney for legal advice as they are familiar with Massachusetts quit-claim and Land Court deeds as well as local procedures and regulations includ-ing permitting and regulatory agencies.

TOWN AGENCIES THAT ARE PROTECTINGYOUR INVESTMNENT

Nantucket Conservation Commissionwww.nantucketconservation.org508-228-7230An elected public board that enforces Federal, State and Local wetlands regu-lations. It acts on permits for construction within 100 feet of a wetland.Wetland does not necessarily mean “wet”.There are areas defined as wet-lands that simply contain certain types of vegetation. You should inquirewhether or not the property you are considering might fall under the juris-diction of the Conservation Commission and the steps you would need totake for a determination.

Massachusetts Endangered Species Acthttp://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/nhesp.htm508-389-6300The Massachusetts Endangered Species Act protects rare species and theirhabitats by prohibiting the taking of any plant or animal species listed asEndangered, Threatened, or of Special Concern by the MA Division ofFisheries & Wildlife. Permits for taking rare species for scientific, education-al, conservation, or management purposes can be granted by the Divisionof Fisheries & Wildlife.

Nantucket Historic District Commission (HDC) www.nantucket-ma.gov (Click on Historic District Commission)508-228-7231An elected public body that approves and regulates the exterior appearance ofall structures on Nantucket in an effort to maintain the Island’s historicambiance.HDC approval is required for all changes (structural and/or painting)to buildings and any new construction including fences, hardscaping, sheds andsteps,etc.This conformity of appearance is an integral part of the island’s appealand helps to maintain property values.

Nantucket Land Bank Commissionwww.nantucketlandbank.org508-228-7240The Nantucket Islands Land Bank, a land conservation program created toacquire, hold, and manage important open space resources and endangeredlandscapes of Nantucket Island, for the use and enjoyment of the general pub-lic, was the first of its kind in the nation. The program was conceived byNantucket’s Planning Commission, adopted by the voters of Nantucket, andestablished by a special act of the Massachusetts Legislature in 1983.Approximately 40 percent of Nantucket, a 50 square mile island located 22

miles south of Cape Cod, is protected by private conservation groups, theTown of Nantucket, and the Nantucket Islands Land Bank.

The Land Bank has worked to accomplish its legislated purpose by activelycompeting in the open market to acquire land which provides the public a widerange of opportunities.Land Bank holdings currently include beaches,wetlands,aquifer recharge areas,moorlands, heathlands, rare species habitat, ocean, pondand harbor frontage, and properties for passive and active recreation.To datethe Land Bank has committed more than $205 million dollars to land protec-tion, acquiring over 2,673 acres, with an additional 369 acres permanently pro-tected by conservation restrictions. It is funded by collecting a fee on eachNantucket County real estate transfer. It is operated by a five member, publiclyelected, body. Currently, a buyer pays 2% of the purchase price to the LandBank.A property transfer goes first to the Land Bank and then is recorded atthe Registry of Deeds.The IRS has ruled that this fee cannot be deducted as asales tax but is added to the purchase price.

OTHER PRESERVATION GROUPS

There are several different organizations and agencies that share a commoninterest in the protection and preservation of Nantucket’s resources.To ensurethat you are clear on the focus of each of these groups and to help you betterdefine your personal priorities or interests, we present this listing of the variousorganizations and agencies who are playing a part in keeping Nantucket special.

Maria Mitchell Association2 Vestal Street, Nantucket, MA 02554508-228-9198 • www.mmo.org

Massachusetts Audubon SocietySouth Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773617-259-9500 • www.massaudubon.org

Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc.118 Cliff Road, P.O. Box 13, Nantucket, MA 02554508-228-2884 • www.nantucketconservation.com

Nantucket Garden ClubP.O. Box 627, Nantucket, MA 02554.www.nantucket.org/gardenclub

Nantucket Land Council, Inc.6 Ash Lane, P.O. Box 502, Nantucket, MA 02554508-228-2818 • www.nantucketlandcouncil.org

Nantucket Preservation Trust2 Union Street, Nantucket, MA 02554508-228-1371 • www.nantucketpreservation.org

Sustainable Nantucket14 Federal Street • Nantucket, MA 02554508-228-3399 • www.sustainablenantucket.org

The Nature Conservancy5 Portland Street, 4th floor, Boston, MA 02114617-227-7017 • www.nature.org

The Trustees of Reservations572 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915,508-921-1944 • www.thetrustees.org



The Sconset Trust, Inc.P.O. Box 821, Siasconset, MA 02564508-257-9652 • www.sconsettrust.org

University of Massachusetts,Nantucket Field Station180 Polpis Road, Nantucket, MA 02554508-228-5268 • www.umb.edu/nantucket

WORKING WITH THE HDC:POLICIES AND PROCEDURESThe Historic District Commission has existed since 1955,when the Nantucketcommunity voted to implement official historic procedures to protect and pre-serve historic buildings, places, and districts.The measures were based on theexpected economic benefits from tourism revenues resulting from the com-munity’s maintenance of its historic and cultural resources.

“Building with Nantucket in Mind” is the official HDC guidebook. It isessential reading for all architects, builders and persons planning to build or topurchase property on Nantucket as well as all residents who wish to maintainand renovate their houses or commercial structures.The unbound guidebookis available for a fee at the office on the second floor of the Town Annex, 37Washington Street, Nantucket, MA 02554.

• There are five elected regular commissioners and three elected alternatemembers. Commissioners serve staggered three-year terms.• The HDC reviews all exterior changes and new construction on NantucketIsland according to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Acts, 1970, Chapter395, as amended (Appendix A, Building with Nantucket in Mind). Policies andprocedures have been established since 1955.• The HDC office and mailing address is on the second floor of the Town Annex,37 Washington Street,Nantucket,MA 02554.The phone number is 508-228-7231.

THE APPROVAL PROCESSStaff ReviewAfter the information listed on the application form is submitted, the staffchecks for completion and date-stamps the documents, noting the date, 60 daysfrom receipt, by which the HDC is required to take action.A staff recommenda-tion sheet is completed and added to the file.The most complex applications areassigned specific appointment times at the Tuesday night meeting.

HDC meetingsRobert’s Rules govern the meetings. A majority vote is necessary for approval.Approved applications are assigned Certificate of Appropriateness numbers.The Commission may request additional information, revisions,or a site visit todetermine any visual impact from the “travelled way”, which is the legal defini-tion for the HDC’s jurisdiction.

The HDC’s schedule revolves around weekly Tuesday meetings, held from 5 to10 p.m. in the Cyrus Peirce School Cafeteria on Surfside Road.The meetingsalternate each week from New Business (New Applications) to Old Business(Pending Applications). Pre-agendas are available at the HDC on Tuesdays. If theAgenda was not completed on Tuesday night they continue on Thursdays.TheseThursday meetings are generally held in the Conference Room at the TownAnnex Building on Washington Street.

Applications Deadlines are every other Friday at noon. New applications submitted areheard, in the order they were submitted to the HDC office, at the following“New Business” meeting, which is approximately 11 days following the dead-

line.The eleven days gives the office time to process the application.The HDCis not always required to notify abutters concerning pending applications.

Approvals If an application is approved, the staff will process the paperwork by the end ofthe following business day.Two copies of the plans are stamped and returnedto the applicant.The third copy is kept in the HDC files.That copy is used whenthe HDC conducts the final on-site inspection of the completed work.

Building Permit/Certificate of Occupancy When the project is completed, the owner/agent should call the HDC officeto arrange for the final inspection and sign-off on the BuildingPermit/Certificate of Occupancy.An HDC inspector is required to visit the sitewithin five working days from the date of request.The inspection involves avisual survey of the exterior elevations and any HDC-approved site improve-ments, including fencing, gates, walls, etc.The Building Permit may be signed onthe site,or the owner/agent may have it signed at the HDC office following theinspection. If the HDC inspector determines that the work is incomplete or inviolation of the original approval, the property owner is notified.

Where can I find information about a structure’s history? The HDC has survey forms with information about most of the structureswhich were built on Nantucket before 1945.The survey forms include a pho-tograph of the structure, a condition assessment, and some historical refer-ences. Dates of construction, original owners, and brief histories might befound on the survey forms. More detailed research material is available at theNantucket Historical Association’s Research Center, located in the Fair StreetMuseum. Call 508-228-1655 for hours, which are limited in the off-season.

How do you process an HDC application? The deadline for submitting new applications and related documents is everyother Friday at noon, in order to be on Tuesday’s HDC meeting agenda elevendays later.

Why does the HDC have different responses to similar requests? Each application is reviewed according to its context,meaning that no design isconsidered as an isolated object.The guidebook separates the Island into set-tled (town or village) areas, unsettled (outlying) areas, and considers topogra-phy and vegetation factors. Each area’s characteristic features are considered.

How high can I build my house? Height is measured from finished grade to roof ridge. (Any change from exist-ing grade must be noted on the application form.) All structures on Nantucket(exceptions for utility towers, etc.) are limited by the zoning by-law to 30 feet.To avoid inappropriately imposing masses on Nantucket’s open landscape,one-and-a-half-story ridge heights are often required, unless deed restricted.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Massachusetts law mandates that where a community elects to restrict or reg-ulate the rights of property owners through a zoning by-law,“it shall providefor a zoning board of appeals.” The Nantucket Zoning Board of Appeals existsbecause, in 1972, Nantucket voters chose to adopt a zoning by-law at theAnnual Town Meeting.The By-law’s purpose is to “promote the health, safety,convenience, morals and general welfare of Nantucket’s inhabitants, to lessenthe danger from fire and congestion and to improve the town...” Chapter 139of the Code of the Town of Nantucket sets out the powers and duties of theBoard and for the most part parallels the power and duties set out for suchboards by Commonwealth law.

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Atlantic East Nantucket Real Estate

508-228-770782 Eston StreetNantucket, MA [email protected] www.nantucketrealestate.com

Bamber Real Estate508-228-1416159 Orange StNantucket, MA [email protected]

Bennett Witte Real Estate508-269-3309PO Box 1176Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Beacon Real Estate19 Old South RdNantucket, MA 02554508-257-1659stephen@beaconnantucket.comwww.BeaconNantucket.com

Boyce Realty508-257-6962PO Box 453Siasconset, MA [email protected]

Chatfield-Taylor Real Estate508-228-582891 Washington St Ext.PO Box 1881Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Coffin Real Estate508-228-1138office@coffinrealestate.comwww.coffinrealestate.com

Compass Rose Real Estate508-325-5500137A Orange St PO Box 935Nantucket, MA 02554compass@compassroserealestate.comwww.compassroserealestate.com

Congdon & Coleman Real Estate508-325-500057 Main St PO Box 1199Nantucket, MA [email protected]

David Webster & Associates508-228-506644 Madaket RdPO Box 1109 Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Denby Real Estate508-228-2522The Gallery @ 5 N. Water StNantucket, MA [email protected]

Edith Delker Real Estate508-257-969827 Stone Post Way PO Box 790Siasconset, MA [email protected]

Great Point Properties508-228-08901 North Beach St Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Grey Lady Properties508-257-00645 Chuck Hollow Rd PO Box #2668Nantucket, MA [email protected]@greyladyproperties.comwww.greyladyproperties.com

Hunter, Reed and Company55 Eel Point RdPO Box 1450Nantucket, MA 02554-1450508-325-7000www.HunterReed.com

Island Properties508-228-699935A Old South RdNantucket, MA [email protected]

Islandwide Realty508-228-6396PO Box 987Nantucket, MA [email protected]

J Pepper Frazier Co.508-228-320219 Centre St Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Jordan William Raveis Real Estate508-228-44498 Federal StNantucket, MA [email protected]

Killen Real Estate508-228-097610 Easy StPO Box 1166Nantucket, MA 02554www.killenrealestate.com

LandVest508-325-5090Anchor Village37 Old South Rd #5Nantucket, Ma [email protected]

Lee Real Estate508-325-580058 Main St Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Maury PeopleSotheby’s International Realty

508-228-188137 Main St Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Osprey Real Estate508-228-7890 PO Box 955Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Preferred Properties508-228-2320 76 Easton StNantucket, MA 02554brokers@preferredpropertiesre.comwww.preferredpropertiesre.com

Pro Buyer Associates508-228-750077 Sparks AveNantucket, MA [email protected]

‘Sconset Real Estate508-257-6355Post Office SquarePO Box 122Siasconset, MA 02564www.coffinrealestate.com

Shepherd Real Estate508-228-5668Zero Main St Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Tea Rose Realty508-228-771922 Golfview DrPO Box 19Nantucket, MA 02554www.tearosenantucket.com

Vaughan Machado Real Estate508-228-50625 Sesapana RdPO Box 1095Nantucket, MA [email protected]

Welch & Associates Inc. RG508-228-77777 Nashaquisset LnNantucket, MA [email protected]

Westbrook Real Estate508-257-6206PO Box 262Siasconset, MA [email protected]

Windwalker Real Estate508-228-911712 Oak StNantucket, MA [email protected]

NANTUCKET ASSOCIATIONOF REAL ESTATE BROKERS NAREB DIRECTORY

Massachusetts has a mandatory licensee-consumer relationship disclosure that will be provided to you, the consumer,by the real estate agent that you choose to work with. Please make sure to complete this form with your broker, so that agency is disclosed.

Documents

Nantucket Home annual yearbook for 2013