Nantucket County and Nantucket Town property record for 253 Polpis Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554
| Property Type | Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
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| Details | 1 bd · 5 ba · 936 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 3.53 acres (153,977 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $19,865 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NANT M:00025 P:00023 |
| Primary APN | NANT M:00025 P:00023 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Garage |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 153,977 sqft (3.53 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 639 |
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| Street Address | 253 POLPIS RD |
| City | NANTUCKET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02554-2401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | LUG3 |
| Jurisdiction | NANTUCKET MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NANTUCKET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
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.
253 Polpis Rd, a residential property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Nantucket County and Nantucket Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 WATERVIEW WAY, STAMFORD, CT 06902-1267 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Polpis Rd was $19,865, down 1% 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 | $19,865.00 (-0.95%) | $6,366,900 (+4.13%) Land $2,881,800 Building $3,485,100 | $10,602,199 |
| 2025 | $20,056.00 (+2.46%) | $6,114,500 (-2.23%) Land $2,316,700 Building $3,797,800 | |
| 2024 | $19,574.00 (+24.71%) | $6,253,800 (+27.9%) Land $2,518,100 Building $3,735,700 | |
| 2023 | $15,696.00 | $4,889,700 Land $2,211,500 Building $2,678,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Polpis Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 87 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 87 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1991–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 253 Polpis 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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