Barnstable County and Orleans Town property record for 16 Cross Rd, Orleans, MA 02653
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,484 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $168,000 (Mar 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,960 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ORLE M:087.0 B:0044 L:0000.0 |
| Primary APN | ORLE M:087.0 B:0044 L:0000.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,484 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,265 sqft |
| Basement Area | 970 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 970 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 5444 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 CROSS RD |
| City | ORLEANS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02653 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Block | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | ORLEANS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ORLEANS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
16 Cross Rd is held in a trust since June 2020.
Source: Barnstable County and Orleans Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 651, SOUTH ORLEANS, MA 02662-0651 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10125 / 71 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 33000-257 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORLEANS MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16 CROSS RD, ORLEANS, MA 02653 |
| Document Number | 33000-257 |
| Book / Page | 033000 / 000257 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 29596 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 651 SOUTH ORLEANS MA 026620651, SOUTH ORLEANS, MA 02662-0651 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Cross Rd was $5,960, up 7.3% from the year before.
Source: Barnstable County and Orleans Town assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable County |
| County Subdivision | Orleans Town |
| Secondary School District | Nauset School District (06 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Orleans School District (KG - 05) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,960.00 (+7.31%) | $955,200 (+10.24%) Land $226,200 Building $729,000 | $836,380 |
| 2024 | $5,554.00 (+10.2%) | $866,500 (+7.11%) Land $221,700 Building $644,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,040.00 | $809,000 Land $205,300 Building $603,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Cross Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1988.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1988–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 16 Cross Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ORLEANS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 17,460 people · EPA ID MA4224000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 30 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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