31 Western Avenue Nantucket, MA 02554

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  • Property Details
  • Location
$4,500,000
Asking Price
$3,550,000
Selling Price
Sold
Market Status
2 beds
Bedrooms
4 beds
Bathrooms
2,640 beds
Square Footage

Known locally as the Star of the Sea and most recently operated as a Youth Hostel, the main structure was built as a Life Saving Station in 1873 and is situated on a stunning oversized parcel of land with Ocean views and a public path to the beach directly across the street.The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is considered a National Historic Landmark as it is a rich contributor to Nantucket's remarkable maritime history and reminder of the brave individuals who courageously served this station. Altogether there are 4 structures on site; the main structure, notable for its Victorian Gothic architectural style, a second dormitory style structure (originally a stable), a studio cottage (formally a storage building and privy), as well as a finished storage building with loft. The property has a commercial kitchen and large septic capacity supporting future use as a private residence, dormitory housing, guest house with dining capabilities. Significant to Nantucket's history, the property is protected by a preservation easement with the Town of Nantucket to ensure the exterior facades remain intact, and proper stewardship of the property moving forward. Property is occupied for the entire summer-ALL VIEWINGS require ADVANCE NOTICE. Seller accepting all bids to be reviewed September 1, 2020.

First Floor

Main Structure: large open area uses as a dining hall open to sitting room; office; commerical kitchen; laundry and 1/2 bath. Three full baths.

Second Floor

Open area used as a dormitory with access to cupola; has interior and exterior access.

Third Floor

Second dormitory: First floor: dormitory room on first floor; 2 full baths; laundry. Second Floor: open dormitory with interior and exterior access. First floor suite with private access has large room with private bath with shower.

  • Selling Date 10/6/2020
  • Listed Date 8/18/2020
  • Days on Market 49
  • % To Listing Price 79
  • Total Rooms 6
  • Total Beds 2
  • Full Baths 4
  • Lot Size 0.7134 acres
  • Year Built 1873
  • Second Dwelling Yes
  • Zoning R20
  • Views Ocean
Listed on by Maury People Sotheby's International Realty
31 Western Avenue - Sales History
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Location

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