12 Colby Way, Nahant MA 01908

Nahant, MA 01908
$231,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
960
Sq Ft
$241
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1926
Year Built
2
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
47
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jul 29, 2010 • MLS# 71115870 Copied! • Updated Oct 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $259,900
Final Sale Price: $231,000
Difference: $28,900 (-11.1%)
Performance Metrics
88.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
47
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $271
Sale $/sq ft: $241
This property sold for $241 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.1% below the original asking price.

The property spent 47 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$241/sq ft
Area Median
$517/sq ft
Difference
53.4%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

NAHANT, MA - NEW TO THE MARKET - BANK OWNED - GREAT OPPORTUNITY - Boasting almost 1,000 square feet of living space – 6 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath. Special Features Include: Large Living with Brick Fireplace / Kitchen – Dining Room on the First Floor / Wood Floors / Basement Storage Area / City Water & Sewer. Easy access to the Commuter Bus & Rail, Boston and Major Airports.

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Property History

Market Insights

67.9%
Price Range
110
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73581089
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 22, 2026
$719,000
MLS #73581089 - Active
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Sold
Nov 12, 2010
$231,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 110
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Listed for Sale
Jul 29, 2010
$259,900
Original listing
Agent: Mark Dickinson Office: RE/MAX On The River, Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $2,672 $283,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,672
Tax Year 2010
Assessed Value
$283,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1926
Living Area 960 sq ft
Lot Size 0.05 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Cottage
Roof None
Features Porch - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $2,672
Assessed Value $283,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures See Attached: Certified Plot Plan
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Brown
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 110 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1926
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
960 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cottage
Year Built: 1926
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
School District
Nahant School District local
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.0% Very Low (Safest)
↓ 5.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

1 school
D
Johnson School
0.2 mi | #751 of 825 | Score: 32.3
Dropped 340 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
175 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B+
Swampscott Middle School
4.0 mi | #122 of 352 | Score: 47.4
Dropped 51 spots from last year
663 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
H

High Schools

1 school
A-
Swampscott High School
4.1 mi | #101 of 346 | Score: 60.3
Dropped 69 spots from last year
675 students Moderate
Strong AP Program Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

12 Colby Way, Nahant MA 01908

Nahant, MA 01908

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mark Dickinson
Listing Office RE/MAX On The River, Inc.
Office Phone 978-499-8808
Agent MLS ID F00192MD
Office MLS ID C95039
Listing Data Updated Oct 1, 2025 12:17 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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