Barnstable County and Orleans Town property record for 20 Nickerson Rd, Orleans, MA 02653
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,787 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $784,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,809 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ORLE M:040.0 B:0106 L:0000.0 |
| Primary APN | ORLE M:040.0 B:0106 L:0000.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,787 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,332 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,787 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,787 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3252 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 NICKERSON RD |
| City | ORLEANS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02653-3311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Block | 106 |
| Jurisdiction | ORLEANS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ORLEANS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
20 Nickerson Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Barnstable County and Orleans Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 115 WINDJAMMER LN, EASTHAM, MA 02642-3417 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 0001307821 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORLEANS MA |
| Property Address | 20 NICKERSON RD, ORLEANS, MA 02653-3311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001539437 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 1539437 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORLEANS MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Property Address | 20 NICKERSON RD, ORLEANS, MA 02653-3311 |
| Document Number | 0001499676 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1499676 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 115 WINDJAMMER LN, EASTHAM, MA 02642-3417 |
| Document Number | 0001499677 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1499677 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORLEANS MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 20 NICKERSON RD, ORLEANS, MA 02653-3311 |
| Document Number | 0001486578 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1486578 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 NICKERSON RD, ORLEANS, MA 02653-3311 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Nickerson Rd was $4,809, up 3.9% 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 | $4,809.00 (+3.91%) | $770,700 (+6.75%) Land $291,700 Building $479,000 | $734,160 |
| 2024 | $4,628.00 (+8.87%) | $722,000 (+5.82%) Land $286,000 Building $436,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,251.00 | $682,300 Land $264,800 Building $417,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Nickerson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2006.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · river or lake flooding |
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 20 Nickerson 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 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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