A historic mansion on Nantucket’s Main Street has changed hands for $15.25 million, more than tripling the price it fetched in 2014. The Greek Revival-style residence, known as the Hadwen-Wright House or the Two Greeks, dates back to the 1840s and is among the island’s most distinctive examples of historic residential architecture. The sale was reported by Mansion Global and the Nantucket Current, while local publication Nantucket Current and property records provide further details about the home’s history and ownership. The 6,106-square-foot property was sold on October 27, 2026, after being listed for $15.5 million in August.
A mansion built during Nantucket’s whaling era
Known as the Hadwen-Wright House, the property at 94 Main Street was designed by local architect and builder Frederick Brown Coleman for wealthy whale-oil merchant William Hadwen. It was completed in 1847, during a period when Nantucket’s whaling industry was beginning to decline.The mansion is part of a pair of neighbouring Greek Revival residences known as the Two Greeks. Its identical-looking neighbour at 96 Main Street was built first for Hadwen himself, while the more elaborately decorated 94 Main Street was constructed for his niece. According to the Town of Nantucket’s historic records, the two buildings represent the Greek Revival style at its height, with imposing columns, temple-like entrances and prominent porticos. The Hadwen-Wright House is particularly distinguished by its four Corinthian columns and carefully preserved architectural details.
Restoration work uncovered a hidden piece of history
The previous owner purchased the property in October 2014 for $4.7 million from the estate of Katherine Lodge, a local preservationist who had been its longtime steward. During her ownership, she undertook several renovation and restoration projects while retaining the building’s historic character. The work included updating its mechanical systems and renovating the kitchen, alongside carefully restoring original features.One particularly detailed project involved the basement’s original brick flooring. Rather than replacing it, the owner had each brick removed, numbered and documented before installing a new subfloor and moisture barrier. The original bricks were then returned to their respective positions. Another discovery came during the restoration when workers found a large slate stone covering a deep, brick-lined cistern that still contained water. Instead of removing it, the owner chose to preserve the structure. It can now be viewed through a glass-covered opening illuminated from within, allowing visitors to look down into the historic well. The restoration also retained original woodwork, fireplaces, wide-plank pine floors and the mansion’s distinctive staircase.
Two domes, five bedrooms and a view of Nantucket
Spread across four levels, the 6,106-square-foot residence combines historic architecture with modern amenities. It has five bedrooms, six full bathrooms and an additional half-bathroom, along with several formal sitting and entertaining spaces.Two domes are among its most distinctive features. The larger one sits above the primary bedroom suite, while the smaller dome crowns a rounded nook near the top of the wooden staircase. The property also features a belvedere offering views across Nantucket’s historic district towards the harbour. Outside, the grounds include a paved terrace, landscaped garden, trees and space for growing vegetables. Much of the interior remains protected under a historic preservation easement, helping ensure that the architectural character of the original building is maintained.
The historic property sells for $15.25 million
The mansion was listed for $15.5 million on August 5, 2026, through Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty. It reportedly went under agreement shortly after being listed, before officially changing hands on October 27 for $15.25 million.According to Nantucket Current, the property was purchased by John E. Kozlowski, trustee of the 94 Main Street Nominee Trust, from Nomor LLC. The latest transaction represents an increase of $10.55 million over its 2014 purchase price, reflecting the property’s continued appeal as both a historic residence and a significant piece of Nantucket’s architectural heritage.The sale brings renewed attention to a home that has survived nearly two centuries of change on the island. While its ownership has changed, much of the craftsmanship that made it distinctive in the 1840s remains intact, including architectural details and even a hidden water cistern preserved beneath its floors.
