Welcome home to a classic 1890 Antique Colonial in "Big" Nahant. The wraparound porch gives it that quintessential New England presence, set behind mature shade trees and a brick front walk. Inside, the home offers 1,784 square feet of living space across three levels, three bedrooms, one bath, and six total rooms, with a finished lower level for extra living space. A spacious one-car garage on a 7,362-square-foot lot. Enjoy the lifestyle and coastal charm in Nahant—New England's best-kept secret, just 14 miles from Boston and minutes from Logan Airport. Nestled on a rocky peninsula northeast of the city, this town has a rare, almost island-like atmosphere. Its laid-back community and classic New England charm blend natural beauty with city convenience, all within easy reach of the airport and downtown. Every home has a story and this much beloved house, in the same family for over 50 years, is waiting for it's next chapter! There is space on the lot to add additional parking-see photo
For sale
Price cut: $51K (8/22)
$799,000
42 Flash Rd, Nahant, MA 01908
3beds
1,431sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
7,362 Square Feet Lot
$769,700 Zestimate®
$558/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wraparound porchBrick front walkMature shade treesThree bedroomsSpacious one-car garage
- 65 days
- 1,030
- 40
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Linda Hayes 781-605-8805,
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services 781-631-1199
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73551163
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,431
- Total interior livable area: 1,431 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,431
- Finished area below ground: 550
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
- Waterfront features: 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
Lot
- Size: 7,362 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:0022 B:0000 L:0043,2063359
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Nahant
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $558/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $702,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,429
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
Estimated market value
$769,700
$731,000 - $808,000
$3,204/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2026 | Price change | $799,000-6%$558/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000$594/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,429 +3.6% | $702,600 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $6,206 +8.8% | $684,200 +9% |
| 2023 | $5,705 | $627,600 |
| 2022 | $5,705 +5.7% | $627,600 +22.2% |
| 2021 | $5,399 +6% | $513,700 +10.6% |
| 2020 | $5,093 +9.5% | $464,300 +8.9% |
| 2019 | $4,653 +6.4% | $426,500 |
| 2018 | $4,372 -2.1% | $426,500 |
| 2017 | $4,465 +9.5% | $426,500 +10% |
| 2016 | $4,079 +0.5% | $387,700 +4.3% |
| 2015 | $4,058 +4.3% | $371,600 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $3,890 +2.7% | $352,700 |
| 2013 | $3,788 +1.8% | $352,700 |
| 2012 | $3,721 +2.7% | $352,700 -2.7% |
| 2011 | $3,624 +2.2% | $362,400 -3.7% |
| 2010 | $3,547 -0.4% | $376,500 -9.8% |
| 2009 | $3,561 -0.7% | $417,500 -3% |
| 2008 | $3,585 +14.7% | $430,400 -2.1% |
| 2007 | $3,126 +6.4% | $439,700 +8.8% |
| 2006 | $2,938 +3.5% | $404,100 +11.9% |
| 2005 | $2,838 +1.9% | $361,100 +9.4% |
| 2004 | $2,785 +3.1% | $330,000 +11.4% |
| 2003 | $2,700 +24.5% | $296,100 +76.3% |
| 2000 | $2,169 +6.8% | $168,000 +7.3% |
| 1996 | $2,030 | $156,600 |
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