Nantucket County and Nantucket Town property record for 42 Cliff Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 706 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,772 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Mar 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $4,888 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10656 |
| Primary APN | 10656 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 706 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 910 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 706 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,772 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10656 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 CLIFF RD |
| City | NANTUCKET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02554-3644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ROH |
| Jurisdiction | NANTUCKET MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NANTUCKET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
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.
42 Cliff Rd is held in a trust since March 1990.
Source: Nantucket County and Nantucket Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 155 FEDERAL ST, 1602, BOSTON, MA 02110-1556 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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 |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Cliff Rd was $4,888, down 4.7% 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 | $4,888.00 (-4.66%) | $1,566,553 (+0.23%) Land $966,053 Building $600,500 | $2,444,116 |
| 2025 | $5,127.00 (+45.12%) | $1,563,007 (+38.46%) Land $836,007 Building $727,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,533.00 (+19.76%) | $1,128,889 (+22.83%) Land $851,489 Building $277,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,950.00 | $919,035 Land $810,935 Building $108,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Cliff Rd 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 February 7, 2025 · 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 49 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 49 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1988–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
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 42 Cliff Rd 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | WANNACOMET WATER COMPANY serves 27,703 people · EPA ID MA4197000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 331 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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