As of October 8th 2013, the top 3 locations for real estate pending sales on Nantucket Island are: Nantucket Town, Mid-Island and Surfside. Currently there are 12 pending sales in Town, 11 in the Mid-Island area and 8 sales pending in Surfside. Sales in town have been robust this year with a total of 68 closed sales to date. The Mid-Island area tends to be the most active location due to its size andand lower price points, but is currently tied for 1st with Town with exactly 68 closed sales to date also. The Surfside area has been in the spotlight as investors have purchased vacant land and a few older beach cottages to build out and fix up for re-sale.