,Nantucket, MA, August 26, 2025
News Summary
Bill Belichick, the former New England Patriots coach, has put his Nantucket beachfront cottage on the market for $3.9 million. The sale comes just a week before he begins his new role as head coach at the University of North Carolina, signaling a significant shift in his personal and professional life. The charming three-bedroom property features a vaulted living room, beach views, and conservation land, appealing to potential buyers seeking coastal charm.
Nantucket — Bill Belichick Lists Beachfront Cottage for $3.9 Million Ahead of UNC Move
The seaside hush of Nantucket just got louder. One week before stepping into a new chapter as head coach at the University of North Carolina, 73-year-old former New England Patriots boss has put a cherished beachfront cottage on the market with an asking price of $3.9 million. The timing has turned heads and sent local real estate chatter into overdrive.
Why this sale matters
For anyone who follows sports figures and their real estate moves, this isn’t just another listing. The coach who spent 24 seasons in New England and steered the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles is shifting his base of operations. He bought this particular cottage in 2014 for $2.45 million and is now selling it while building a new home just down the street. The change-up reads like the end of one era and the start of another.
What the cottage offers
The property is a classic Nantucket cottage with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It pairs old-world character with practical comforts: a vaulted living room anchored by a stone fireplace, wooden walls and built-in bookshelves, modern amenities, beach views, and adjacent conservation land that keeps the surroundings peaceful. The vibe will appeal to buyers who want that coastal, low-key charm with enough room for family or guests.
Belichick’s real estate footprint
This listing is part of a broader property portfolio. The coach reportedly has a net worth of about $70 million and owns multiple properties in Massachusetts. His first Massachusetts home was bought in 2006 for $1.4 million — a substantial house with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, roughly 4,400 square feet, two pools and a tennis court. In 2024 he added another Nantucket purchase for $4.8 million, a four-bedroom, four-bathroom home with a large living area, an office and a renovated basement. He also owned a Nantucket property bought for $4.6 million that became the sole property of his ex-wife after their divorce.
Outside New England, he has a four-bedroom, three-bathroom condo in Florida purchased in 2009 for $1.6 million that’s now estimated at about $3.7 million and boasts sweeping sea views. Back in Nantucket, the new home he’s building just down the road signals this listing is more repositioning than retreat.
A note for golf fans
As an expert golf writer would point out, coastal properties like this one often come with access or proximity to walking-friendly clubhouses, short local courses and seaside practice areas that golfers prize for offseason tune-ups. The conservation land around the cottage preserves sightlines and breezes that can make a backyard short game setup both challenging and delightful. For golfers who plan to split time between practice and vacation, a three-bedroom cottage on Nantucket can be a smart, low-maintenance base.
Personal news and public attention
The coach’s personal life has been in the spotlight as well. His 24-year-old girlfriend has drawn media attention over the age gap. She has compiled her own real estate portfolio worth about $8 million, including several multifamily properties in the Boston area and a two-bedroom cottage in Harwich, Massachusetts. Her purchases reportedly include multifamily units such as a Dorchester townhouse and a large Roxbury Crossing property with around 15 bedrooms total.
Recruiting and ties to Massachusetts
Despite the impending move to Chapel Hill, the coach hasn’t left his Massachusetts network behind. Reports say he’s been back in the state to recruit high school players for UNC, visiting St. Sebastian’s, Xaverian Brothers, Dexter Southfield and Arlington High School. One junior offensive lineman from St. Sebastian’s, Marky Walbridge, received an offer from the Tar Heels after a visit, underscoring how the coach is already laying groundwork for his new program while clearing out pieces of his local real estate setup.
Bottom line
Whether you follow the game or the property market, this move merges two big storylines: a high-profile coaching transition and a tidy shuffle of coastal assets. The asking price for the Nantucket cottage reflects its location and charm, and the broader property moves suggest the coach is preparing for a different lifestyle base while still keeping strong ties to New England.
FAQ
Q: How much is the Nantucket cottage listed for?
A: The asking price is $3.9 million.
Q: When did he buy the cottage and for how much?
A: The cottage was purchased in 2014 for $2.45 million.
Q: What are the cottage features?
A: It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a vaulted living room with a stone fireplace, built-in bookshelves, beach views, and nearby conservation land.
Q: Is this related to a career change?
A: Yes. The listing appeared one week before he begins a new role as head coach at the University of North Carolina.
Q: Does he own other properties?
A: Yes. He owns multiple Massachusetts properties, a Florida condo, and recently bought another Nantucket home. He is also building a new home near the listed cottage.
Q: Has he been active in recruiting from Massachusetts?
A: Reports say he visited several Massachusetts high schools and extended at least one offer to a junior player.
Property Snapshot
| Property | Location | Year Bought | Beds / Baths | Price (Bought / Now) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket cottage (listed) | Nantucket, MA | 2014 | 3 / 2 | $2.45M / Asking $3.9M | Vaulted living room, stone fireplace, conservation land |
| Massachusetts home (first MA) | Massachusetts | 2006 | 3 / 3 | $1.4M | 4,400 sq ft, two pools, tennis court |
| Nantucket purchase (2024) | Nantucket, MA | 2024 | 4 / 4 | $4.8M | Expansive living area, office, renovated basement |
| Previous Nantucket property | Nantucket, MA | 2000s | 5 / 4 | $4.6M (previous) | Transferred to ex-wife after divorce |
| Florida condo | Florida | 2009 | 4 / 3 | $1.6M / Est. $3.7M | Sweeping sea views |
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- Realtor.com: Bill Belichick Lists Nantucket Home Ahead of UNC Move
- Wikipedia: Bill Belichick
- Mansion Global: Bill Belichick Lists Nantucket Cottage
- Google Search: Bill Belichick Nantucket Cottage
- Patch: Bill Belichick Lists Nantucket Cottage for $3.895 Million
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Nantucket
- Wicked Local: Bill Belichick Recruiting Massachusetts High Schools
- Google News: Bill Belichick Real Estate
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