$1,590,000
SOLD DEC 19, 2023

3 Bear St Nantucket, MA 02554

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,867 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$555 Per Sq Ft

41% Below List Price

127 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pasture Views
  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Deck

About This Home

As of December 2023

Perched on the edge of town and a stone’s throw from the harbor, the Tristram Bunker House remains in much of its original condition. It is one of the oldest houses on Nantucket Island. Steeped in history going back to the early 18th century, the house was built in 1720 and moved to its current location around 1756. Originally a “lean-to” home, an “ell” was added to the house in 1840. The house received a more modern wing in the 1980s. Former owners of the house include whale ship captains and members of the Bunker, Gardner and Folger families. The most recent owner was Connie Umberger - a beloved island educator and founder of the Nantucket Garden Festival. The garden surrounding the house is a testament to her love of natural beauty and historic preservation.

The house has a flexible floorplan and can be lived in as-is or thoughtfully renovated to accommodate a more modern lifestyle. The estate of the seller must obtain License to Sell from Probate Court prior to closing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kenneth Hilbig

William Raveis Nantucket

Last Buyer's Agent

Kenneth Hilbig

William Raveis Nantucket

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,599

Year Built

  • Built in 1720

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R5

Interior Spaces

  • 2,867 Sq Ft Home
  • Pasture Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6
  • Assessor Parcel Number 392

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,599

Year Built

Built in 1720

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: None
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Year Built: 1720
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Possible Use: 03-19
  • Appliances: Stove: AGA, Washer: Maytag
  • Has Basement: There is a partial basement under the most recent addition of the house. The original house has a root cellar that is accessed from the interior.
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: 2.5
  • Interior Amenities: Disp,Irr,OSh,WdStove, Floor 1: The original portion of the first floor includes a living room, keeping room (both with original fireplaces), full bath and kitchen. The house can be entered from the front door that leads into the living room or the mudroom that leads into the kitchen. The modern section of the house includes a bedroom, bathroom, large living area with gas-burning stove, loft space and ample storage., Floor 2: The second floor can be accessed using either of the two original staircases. The front staircase leads to the attic and to the larger of the two bedrooms. The back staircase leads to the second bedroom. The bedrooms share a full bath. You will find another fireplace in the larger second floor bedroom. Both bedrooms have large closets., Floor 3: Large unfinished attic with some original floor boards.
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: See Agent - Landscape Easement, garden design with lush and varied plantings
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: D/Hbr, Pasture
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Patio, Deck
  • Foundation Details: Rubble and Block
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse attached to the house.

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: ample off-street

Utilities

  • Heating: OFHW
  • Sewer: Twn
  • Utilities: Cbl
  • Water Source: Town

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712
  • Parcel #: 392
  • Zoning: R5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5599
  • Tax Lot: 6
  • Tax Map Number: 55
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 466200
  • Tax Year: 2023

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/19/2023 12/19/23 Sold $1,590,000 -11.4% $555 / Sq Ft
11/09/2023 11/09/23 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2023 10/15/23 Price Changed $1,795,000 -10.0% $626 / Sq Ft
10/02/2023 10/02/23 Price Changed $1,995,000 -13.1% $696 / Sq Ft
09/19/2023 09/19/23 Price Changed $2,295,000 -8.0% $800 / Sq Ft
08/17/2023 08/17/23 Price Changed $2,495,000 -7.4% $870 / Sq Ft
07/05/2023 07/05/23 For Sale $2,695,000 -- $940 / Sq Ft
Source: LINK

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,023 $1,531,300 $489,300 $1,042,000
2023 $5,599 $1,744,100 $466,200 $1,277,900
2022 $5,401 $1,444,000 $376,400 $1,067,600
2021 $5,713 $1,573,800 $389,400 $1,184,400
2020 $6,074 $1,760,700 $389,400 $1,371,300
2019 $5,907 $1,758,000 $386,700 $1,371,300
2018 $4,886 $1,384,200 $386,700 $997,500
2017 $4,425 $1,305,300 $354,500 $950,800
2016 $4,234 $1,260,200 $309,400 $950,800
2015 $4,613 $1,277,800 $333,900 $943,900
2014 $4,742 $1,261,100 $317,200 $943,900
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,700,000 --
Deed $1,700,000 --
Deed $1,700,000 --
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Kenneth Hilbig

William Raveis Nantucket

(508) 901-3311

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Source: LINK

MLS Number: 90451

APN: NANT-000-055-000-000-0003-92-000-000