GROUND NOTES FROM DALTON |
 | | Up, Up and Away | The market continues to rise and doesn't show any signs of letting up. It's on track to have the second-highest yearly closed dollar volume in history, only behind 2021. The available inventory remains relatively low; there are currently 171 available listings compared to 10 years ago when there were 480.
Another short-term rental showdown is scheduled for the Special Town Meeting on November 4. There are only two articles: Article 1, which allows and codifies short-term rentals in Nantucket's zoning code, and Article 2, which allows short-term rentals but restricts the amount of time a property can be rented short-term to 49 days during June 15 to August 31, and 70 days total in the calendar year. If neither passes, the decision on short-term rentals falls into the hands of Judge Vhay, who has already determined that short-term rentals are essentially illegal in the Residential Old Historic District, which could be disastrous. Vote yes on Article 1 and let the decision-making stay with the people. | |
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LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN WITH PEPPER II |
 | | When a Win-Win Makes It Happen | We flip your properties, move your boxes, build your deer fences, and get you bent on striped bass. Whatever the season, Team JPFCO makes it happen all year round.
Recently, our team was working on a deal where Buyer and Seller were only about one percent apart. We knew the Seller loved Nantucket but simply wasn't using the property as much as they hoped. Time to make it happen.
We put our heads together and came up with a creative plan: the Seller would be able to use the property for two weeks in 2026. We then approached the Buyer with the idea, explaining that the sale could move forward at their desired price if they allowed the Seller that limited use. Those two weeks effectively bridged the gap by lowering the purchase price and also saving the Buyer on income tax they would have paid from renting the property.
Another deal done, and the party is just getting started. If you want to make it happen and experience the five-star treatment you deserve, JPFCO is the firm for you. Team JPFCO does it all, large or small. Enjoy the fall. | |
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| RENTAL MARKET UPDATE |
 | | Time Well Spent on Nantucket |
As the crowds fade and the air turns crisp, Nantucket reveals a quieter kind of magic. Fall is when the island breathes deeply again, when morning walks are calm, restaurant tables are easy to find, and sunsets seem to linger just a little longer. It's the perfect season to enjoy the island at your own pace.
Whether you're staying for a long weekend or a few restful weeks, autumn offers space to slow down, explore, and reconnect with Nantucket's natural rhythm. Here's how we'd spend three perfect fall days on island.
A Three-Day Nantucket Fall Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Ease
Start your trip with coffee and a pastry at Born & Bread or Lemon Press, then take a slow stroll through Town. Stop into your favorite shops without the rush: Murray's Toggery, Erica Wilson, and Bodega are always worth a visit. Check into your rental and walk to Steps Beach or Jetties for a quiet afternoon before sunset. For dinner, enjoy the warmth and seasonally inspired menus at Company of the Cauldron or The Proprietors, and if scallops are on the menu, don't miss them; they're at their freshest this time of year.
Day 2: Explore and Indulge
Spend the morning biking out to Cisco or Miacomet, where the beaches feel like your own private stretch of sand. Grab lunch at Bartlett's Farm or 167 Raw, then stop at Cisco Brewers for a cider or seasonal release. In the afternoon, visit the Milestone Cranberry Bogs to see the harvest in full color, or venture out to Madaket Harbor and try your hand at recreational scalloping if you have a permit. End the evening back at your rental with a cozy dinner in, wine from Nantucket Wine & Spirits, and the glow of a fire pit.
Day 3: Reflect and Recharge
Head to 'Sconset for a morning walk along the Bluff Path, then enjoy brunch at Claudette's or The Chanticleer. Before you leave, stop by Nantucket Looms or Bookworks for a keepsake to remember your stay. If you can, linger one more night to savor a quiet dinner featuring local bay scallops and the beauty of an island sunset.
Whether you come for a weekend escape or stay through the season, this time of year on Nantucket reminds you what makes the island so special: a slower pace, simple pleasures, and the chance to enjoy life without hurry.
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| FEATURED LISTING |
 | | 50 Lovers Lane | $4,895,000 | Surfside | | Just minutes from Surfside and Nobadeer beaches, this 3,800 sq. ft. Nantucket home is set on nearly three-quarters of an acre with outstanding outdoor amenities. A heated gunite pool with integrated spa, bluestone patio, and cabana create a private retreat in the fenced backyard, designed for effortless summer living and entertaining. Inside, three finished levels offer abundant natural light and flexible spaces for family and guests. Mature trees frame the property, while the setting across from 143 acres of State Forest provides both privacy and access to miles of walking and biking trails. With close proximity to the South Shore beaches and the anticipated Lovers Lane bike path project, this Surfside property offers a rare balance of lifestyle and long-term value. | |
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