Nantucket House Taken by Rising Sea Level 6 Months After Sale for $200,000

Nantucket Beach Erosion: The Case of 28 Sheep Pond Road

Here’s the story of 28 Sheep Pond Road, a Nantucket beach house succumbing to severe erosion, highlighting the broader issue of coastal erosion on the island, sea level rise, and climate change.

The Erosion Crisis:

• Nantucket's southern coastline faces significant annual erosion, ranging from half a foot to over 12 feet. ("$2M Nantucket beach house sells for just $200,000 | Fox Business.pdf")
• Sheep Pond Road, a dirt road on the island's west end, has been a particularly hard-hit area for decades. ("Erosion Firesale: Nantucket Waterfront Home Assessed At Nearly $2 Million Sold For Just $200,000")

The Story of 28 Sheep Pond Road:

• Owned by Jane Carlin and Ben Gifford since 1988, the house witnessed a dramatic ...