Nantucket County and Nantucket Town property record for 21 Backus Ln, Nantucket, MA 02554
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
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| Lot Size | 0.95 acres (41,363 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,510 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100214 |
| Primary APN | 100214 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 41,363 sqft (0.95 acres) |
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| Account Number | 100214 |
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| Street Address | 21 BACKUS LN |
| City | NANTUCKET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02554-6004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Jurisdiction | NANTUCKET MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NANTUCKET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 950201 |
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.
21 Backus Ln, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual.
Source: Nantucket County and Nantucket Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 257, NORTON, MA 02766-0257 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Backus Ln was $2,510, up 3.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,510.00 (+3.59%) | $804,500 (+8.92%) Land $804,500 |
| 2025 | $2,423.00 (+14.35%) | $738,600 (+9.08%) Land $738,600 |
| 2024 | $2,119.00 | $677,100 Land $677,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 21 Backus Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 21 Backus Ln 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 | WANNACOMET WATER COMPANY serves 27,703 people · EPA ID MA4197000 |
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| 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 416 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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