Barnstable County and Orleans Town property record for 21 Ellis Rd, Orleans, MA 02653
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,818 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,543 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | ORLE M:024.0 B:0078 L:0000.0 |
| Primary APN | ORLE M:024.0 B:0078 L:0000.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,818 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,926 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1175 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 ELLIS RD |
| City | ORLEANS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02653 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Block | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | ORLEANS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ORLEANS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
Source: Barnstable County and Orleans Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 ELLIS RD, ORLEANS, MA 02653 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 036645-152 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORLEANS MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 21 ELLIS RD, ORLEANS, MA 02653 |
| Document Number | 30742-132 |
| Book / Page | 030742 / 000132 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 44763 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 21 ELLIS RD ORLEANS MA 02653, ORLEANS, MA 02653 |
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 | $4,543.00 (+1.11%) | $728,100 (+3.87%) Land $320,300 Building $407,800 | $1,685,395 |
| 2024 | $4,493.00 (+11.19%) | $701,000 (+8.08%) Land $314,000 Building $387,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,041.00 | $648,600 Land $290,800 Building $357,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 16.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 57 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 61 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
Source: USFWS Coastal Barrier Resources System, as of December 19, 2024
| Coastal Barrier Resources System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Unit | C11A “Boat Meadow” |
| Unit Type | System Unit |
| Designated | Nov 25, 2024 |
| NFIP Eligibility | Eligible (built 1976) built before the Nov 25, 2025 cutoff |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 124 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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