Barnstable County and Orleans Town property record for 168 Main St, Orleans, MA 02653
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,641 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $47,000 (Oct 1979) |
| Tax Bill | $4,477 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ORLE M:035.0 B:0031 L:0000.0 |
| Primary APN | ORLE M:035.0 B:0031 L:0000.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,641 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,006 sqft |
| Basement Area | 789 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 789 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2636 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 168 MAIN ST |
| City | ORLEANS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02653-3430 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | ORLEANS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ORLEANS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
168 Main St is held in a trust since October 1979.
Source: Barnstable County and Orleans Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 46 WALNUT PL, BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY 10510-2629 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3002 / 326 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORLEANS MA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 168 MAIN ST, ORLEANS, MA 02653-3430 |
| Document Number | 30518-10 |
| Book / Page | 030518 / 000010 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 26169 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 46 WALNUT PL BRIARCLIFF MANOR NY 105102629, BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY 10510-2629 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 168 Main St was $4,477, up 1.2% 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 | $4,477.00 (+1.24%) | $717,400 (+3.99%) Land $286,500 Building $430,900 | $1,192,250 |
| 2024 | $4,422.00 (+11.16%) | $689,900 (+8.05%) Land $280,900 Building $409,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,978.00 | $638,500 Land $260,100 Building $378,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 168 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 28 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 168 Main St is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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