Real Estate Lawyers - Nantucket, MA

Nantucket at a Glance

Nantucket is an island 30 miles south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Together with the small islands of Tuckernuck and Muskeget, it constitutes the town of Nantucket, MA and Nantucket County, which covers all three islands. Nantucket was originally part of Dukes County, New York until 1691 when it was annexed to the newly formed Province of Massachusetts Bay, and eventually formed Nantucket County.

Nantucket has become famous for being a tourist destination and summer colony. With its boutique shops, art galleries and museums, Nantucket has become a popular destination for New Englanders. The population of the island soars from approximately 10,000 to 50,000 during the summer months, due to tourists and summer residents.

Nantucket Real Estate

Whether you are buying a year-round home, a second home or an investment property, buying real estate on Nantucket can be a very unique experience. The island has several unique areas to choose from, so it would be a good idea to contact the Nantucket Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). Something else to consider is that Nantucket, unlike many other affluent communities across the United States, has unusually low property taxes (2002: $4.21 per 1,000), despite having some of the highest real estate values in Massachusetts.

You will also be charged the Nantucket Land Bank Transfer Tax when you purchase your real estate. This fee will collect two percent on your sale. It allows for the maintenance of public space and insures that property taxes are kept low.

When purchasing real estate on Nantucket, it is important to consult with a Nantucket Real Estate Lawyer in regard to purchase and special taxes.

Getting There

Nantucket is accessible by boat and plane. Ferries and cruise ships depart from Hyannis on a regular basis. There are also several major and local airlines flying into Nantucket Memorial Airport. One also has the option of chartering a private boat or plane to Nantucket.

Nantucket Points of Interest

The National Park Service has designated the entire island as a National Historic District. The island also features one of the highest concentrations of pre-Civil War structures in the United States. The Nantucket Life-Saving Museum is dedicated to the early “Nantucketers who saved hundreds of lives in and near the island's treacherous shores and shoals.” The Nantucket Atheneum, is a “private non-profit organization provides public library service to the island’s year-round and seasonal residents.”

Contact a Nantucket Real Estate Lawyer

For more information on buying / selling real estate on Nantucket, MA, or if you are looking for a real estate attorney, please contact Rob D. Stewart. If you prefer, you can also telephone our offices in Boston seven days a week at toll free 866-414-0400.

Nantucket Real Estate and Community Resources

Nantucket Chamber of Commerce

Town of Nantucket Web Site

Nantucket Public Schools

Real Estate in Nantucket

A Map of Nantucket