Nantucket County and Nantucket Town property record for 17 Ames Ave, Nantucket, MA 02554
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.368 acres (16,048 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,350,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $9,449 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11287 |
| Primary APN | 11287 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,571 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,048 sqft (0.368 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11287 |
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| Street Address | 17 AMES AVE |
| City | NANTUCKET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02554-1938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR |
| Jurisdiction | NANTUCKET MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NANTUCKET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 950307 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Nantucket Historic District listed 1966 · National Historic Landmark (designated 1966) · NRIS 66000772 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
17 Ames Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2015.
Source: Nantucket County and Nantucket Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 SACHEM RD, WESTON, CT 06883-2805 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 0000148429 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NANTUCKET MA |
| Property Address | 17 AMES AVE, NANTUCKET, MA 02554-1938 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000171910 |
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| Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 171910 |
| Name | BERKSHIRE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Ames Ave was $9,449, up 20.8% from the year before.
Source: Nantucket County and Nantucket Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Nantucket County |
| County Subdivision | Nantucket Town |
| Unified School District | Nantucket School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,449.00 (+20.82%) | $3,028,400 (+27.01%) Land $2,599,500 Building $428,900 | $2,581,451 |
| 2025 | $7,821.00 (+9.16%) | $2,384,400 (+4.16%) Land $1,807,400 Building $577,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,165.00 (+7.78%) | $2,289,200 (+10.53%) Land $1,807,400 Building $481,800 | |
| 2023 | $6,648.00 | $2,071,100 Land $1,721,300 Building $349,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Ames Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 7, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 125 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 125 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 113 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 86 of 113 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2023 · other causes |
| 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 17 Ames Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
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| 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 | WANNACOMET WATER COMPANY serves 27,703 people · EPA ID MA4197000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 67 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 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
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| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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