Barnstable County and Barnstable Town City property record for 256 Ocean Ave, Hyannis, MA 02601
| Property Type | Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $568,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,665 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HYAN M:306 L:021 |
| Primary APN | HYAN M:306 L:021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
|---|---|
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Account Number | 213450 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 OCEAN AVE |
| City | HYANNIS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02601-4421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | BARNSTABLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BARNSTABLE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 12502 |
256 Ocean Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2004.
Source: Barnstable County and Barnstable Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 625 MAIN ST, 237, NEW YORK, NY 10044-0033 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200411203 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19161 / 181 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Ocean Ave was $8,665, up 22.4% from the year before.
Source: Barnstable County and Barnstable Town City assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Municipality | Barnstable Town City |
| Unified School District | Barnstable School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,665.00 (+22.4%) | $934,700 (+19.5%) Land $558,200 Building $376,500 | $774,820 |
| 2024 | $7,079.00 (-10.43%) | $782,200 (-5.28%) Land $425,600 Building $356,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,903.00 | $825,800 Land $501,100 Building $324,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Ocean Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2020 |
| 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 256 Ocean 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 | HYANNIS WATER SYSTEM, TOWN OF BARNSTABLE serves 35,000 people · EPA ID MA4020004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| 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 | 2 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 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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