AVAILABLE 1/1/2027
The Lower-Level Retail space consists of approximately 1,256 sq. ft. with a private bathroom. With dedicated access from Federal Street, elevator access, Street Signage and segregated HVAC, you will be able to market your brand / product in this desired market.
The versatility of this space knows no bounds, making it ideal for a variety of businesses, including: a high-end Art Gallery, Fashion Related, Marketing Center, Office or Medical Space and a Salon or Customizable Concepts Tailored to Your Vision
AVAILABLE 1/1/2028
The retail space on the ground floor is about 1,256 square feet and is considered outstanding retail space due to its incredible street presence, high ceilings of 14 feet, and three (3) ways of egress that are located on Main Street, Federal Street, and Independence Way. Through the use of an internal stairway and elevator, space can be merged with Lower-Level Retail to create more room for retail sales.
Hill House Home, an upscale clothes and home goods retailer with multiple locations, currently occupies the space.
AVAILABLE 1/1/2028
The Second-floor space consists of approximately 628 sq. ft. of office / storage space with two (2) means of egress. Once (1) direct access point via shared staircase through Independence Way and another via elevator off Federal Street which opens directly into space. The space boast natural light, high ceilings and its own independent HVAC system.
Hill House Home, an upscale clothes and home goods retailerwith multiple locations, currently occupies the space.
AVAILABLE 1/1/2028
Discover our luxurious 1-bedroom apartment located at 33 Main Street in Nantucket, MA! Complete with 1.5 modern bathrooms, a stylish kitchen, a comfortable living room, a spacious master bedroom with queen size bed, and a welcoming entry foyer with a queen murphy bed. With the ability to comfortably sleep four (4) individuals, this apartment is perfect for a romantic getaway, family vacation or employee housing.
Located in the heart of Nantucket, our apartment is steps away from local attractions and amenities. Whether you want to enjoy the charming cafes and shops around Main Street, or take a stroll to the beach to bask in the sun, this location has it all.
Hill House Home, an upscale clothes and home goods retailer with multiple locations, currently occupies the space and used for employee housing.
Prime Corner Property:
Situated in the heart of Nantucket's busiest shopping corridor, this prime corner property is strategically located to offer unmatched visibility and foot traffic for your business. Its coveted position on the award-winning resort island, merely 30 miles south of Cape Cod, makes it a highly desirable destination for both tourists and locals seeking quality retail experiences.
Nantucket's acclaim as the Best Island in the World by National Geographic is a testament to its captivating charm and allure. The island's retail environment is a dynamic and lucrative market, with seasonal sales that rival renowned destinations like Palm Springs, Aspen, Naples, and Newport, solidifying its reputation as a premier shopping hub.
The presence of established brands such as Vineyard Vines, Ralph Lauren, J.McLaughlin, and a myriad of local shops and restaurants adds to the rich tapestry of offerings that enhance Nantucket's appeal to a diverse clientele.
Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to position your business in a location that promises unparalleled exposure and the potential for significant growth and success.
Nantucket is not simply another seasonal retail destination. It is a globally recognized market with extraordinary visibility, an affluent customer base and limited availability of premier downtown locations.
Brands considering national or international expansion should evaluate the opportunity early. Once a company grows beyond the applicable threshold and adopts a standardized retail model, opening a conventional Nantucket location may become considerably more difficult.
Do not become the brand that discovers Nantucket only after the opportunity has passed.
All prospective tenants should consult the Town of Nantucket’s Planning and Land Use Services Department and qualified local zoning counsel regarding their specific business concept and proposed use.
Nantucket offers something increasingly rare: access to a highly desirable luxury market with significant barriers to entry for national and international retailers.
In 2006, the Town of Nantucket adopted its Formula Business Exclusion District regulations to preserve the distinctive character of the island’s historic downtown. The regulations generally restrict retail, restaurant and similar businesses with multiple locations from operating within the district when they maintain standardized features such as merchandise, branding, interior design, color schemes or employee uniforms.
As a result, many established national brands cannot simply open a conventional store in downtown Nantucket. Growing brands should therefore consider establishing a Nantucket presence before their expansion and standardized operating model place them within the formula-business definition.
However, having more than 10 locations does not necessarily eliminate every opportunity. A larger brand may be able to develop a genuinely distinct Nantucket concept that complies with the bylaw.
Roller Rabbit recently demonstrated one possible approach. After its original Nantucket store was found to violate the formula-business regulations, the company created The Roller Rabbit General Store, a differentiated, multibrand concept with a unique name, modified design and merchandise mix in which no more than 50% of the products are Roller Rabbit merchandise.
After reviewing the revised concept, Nantucket’s Building Commissioner determined that the store could operate within the Formula Business Exclusion District.
This example illustrates that established brands may still have a path into the Nantucket market when they are prepared to create a location specifically tailored to the island and obtain confirmation that the proposed concept complies with local requirements.
Service-oriented businesses, including certain financial and professional-service providers, may also be treated differently depending upon their proposed use and operating model.