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Nantucket’s Historic Hadwen‑Wright House Sells for $15.25 Million, More Than Tripling 2014 Price

By TOI Real Estate Desk

The Hadwen‑Wright House at 94 Main Street in Nantucket, Massachusetts, closed on October 27, 2026, for $15.25 million, a price that more than triples its 2014 sale of $4.7 million. The property was purchased by a trust represented by John E. Kozlowski, according to Nantucket Current, which first reported the transaction. Property records and real‑estate listings confirm the final sale price.

Built in the mid‑19th century, the house is a prominent example of Greek Revival architecture on Nantucket’s Main Street. Designed by local builder‑architect Frederick Brown Coleman for wealthy whaling merchant William Hadwen, the original construction dates to 1845, with completion in 1847. The house is part of a pair of neighboring Greek Revival homes known as the Two Greeks; the larger 96 Main Street residence was built for Hadwen and his wife, while 94 Main Street was constructed for his niece.

The 6,106‑square‑foot home spans four levels and contains five bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, formal and informal sitting areas, fireplaces, a walk‑out garage, and a belvedere overlooking Nantucket’s harbor. Interior features include wide‑plank pine floors, elaborate mouldings, a wooden staircase with decorative balustrades, and historic fireplaces. Two domes—one above the primary suite and a smaller one near the staircase—are distinctive architectural elements.

In 2014, the house was acquired from the estate of longtime owner and preservationist Katherine Lodge. The restoration focused on essential infrastructure upgrades while preserving historic details. Improvements included updated mechanical systems, a redesigned kitchen, and extensive work on the basement’s original brick flooring. During the renovation, a deep, brick‑lined cistern was uncovered beneath a large slate slab; the owners preserved it, adding a glass‑covered opening and internal lighting for viewing.

The property was listed for $15.5 million on August 5, 2026, and entered into agreement the next day. It closed for $15.25 million on October 27, underscoring the continued appeal of historically significant homes on Nantucket, where architectural preservation and maritime heritage remain central to the real‑estate market.