Nantucket County and Nantucket Town property record for 51 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
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| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 2,852 sqft · built 1847 |
| Lot Size | 0.034 acres (1,466 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,700,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $32,716 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NANT M:04231 P:00224 |
| Primary APN | NANT M:04231 P:00224 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,852 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 5,712 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,422 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,422 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,422 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1847 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1847 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,466 sqft (0.034 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 9696 |
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| Street Address | 51 MAIN ST |
| City | NANTUCKET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02554-3542 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Local Zoning Code | CDT |
| Jurisdiction | NANTUCKET MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NANTUCKET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2056 |
| 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.
51 Main St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since November 2015.
Source: Nantucket County and Nantucket Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 575 GREENWAY DR, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-4800 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 0000149912 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Main St was $32,716, up 3.4% 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 | $32,716.00 (+3.42%) | $6,184,500 (+8.7%) Land $4,810,100 Building $1,374,400 |
| 2025 | $31,633.00 (+10.17%) | $5,689,300 (+5.02%) Land $4,378,400 Building $1,310,900 |
| 2024 | $28,712.00 | $5,417,300 Land $4,169,900 Building $1,247,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 51 Main St 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 319 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 357 units insured incl. 38 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 380 (1978–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 20 of 380 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2026 · Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| 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.
The area around 51 Main St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 752 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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