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42 Flash Rd, Nahant, MA, 01908

3beds
1baths
1,431sqft
$850,000
$594price/sqft
$5,517/moest. monthly cost
$220,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

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

Getting Around

40
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
27
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Johnson Elementary SchoolGrades PK-60.1 mi
3/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1890

Materials

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Shingle

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: First Floor

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: First

Family Room

  • Level: Basement

Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl,Carpet,Hardwood
  • Finished area below ground: 550
  • Finished area above ground: 1,431

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Oil
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,431
  • Total interior livable area: 1,431 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Level: First

Master Bathroom

  • Features: No

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: M:0022 B:0000 L:0043,2063359
  • Zoning: R2

Features

  • Patio & porch: Porch
  • Exterior features: Porch
  • Waterfront features: 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,362 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Coastal Flooding
Hurricane
Ice Storm
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,298$51,576
Home Insurance *$225$2,700
Property Taxes $640$7,680
Electricity $354$4,259
Total$5,517$66,204
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$189,154/yr
40% on housing$165,510/yr
45% on housing$147,120/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.2%
8.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$594This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 01908$512
Essex County$385

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 01908$460
Essex County$387

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-16Listed for sale$850,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentLinda Hayes
BrokerageWilliam Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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