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May 2026 Nantucket Real Estate Market Update

Jen Shalley Allen June 30, 2026

The Nantucket residential real estate market gained momentum in May, with stronger sales activity and a notable shift toward higher-priced properties driving transaction and dollar volume above last year's levels. While overall year-to-date sales remain below the pace of 2025, average and median sale prices have climbed significantly as a greater share of transactions occurred between $3 million and $5 million, accompanied by an increase in sales above $9 million. Marketing times lengthened modestly, but pricing discounts remained consistent. Encouragingly, new purchase activity accelerated sharply through April and May, with contract volume rebounding after a slow start to the year, signaling improving buyer confidence and providing a positive indicator for sales activity in the months ahead.

Nantucket May 2026 real estate market infographic with market metrics, activity chart, and three sales highlights.May 2026 Nantucket real estate market infographic with sales statistics, price-point analysis, and purchase activity charts.

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