Nantucket County and Nantucket Town property record for 53 Polpis Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.54 acres (67,443 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,350,000 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $8,605 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NANT M:00054 P:00023 |
| Primary APN | NANT M:00054 P:00023 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
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| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 67,443 sqft (1.54 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Greenhouse | Greenhouse |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 2948 |
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| Street Address | 53 POLPIS RD |
| City | NANTUCKET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02554-2317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LUG1 |
| Jurisdiction | NANTUCKET MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NANTUCKET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| 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.
53 Polpis Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2024.
Source: Nantucket County and Nantucket Town records, as of October 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 POLPIS RD, NANTUCKET, MA 02554-2317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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 |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 001995-209 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Polpis Rd was $8,605, up 9.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,605.00 (+9.08%) | $2,623,400 (+4.08%) Land $1,282,400 Building $1,341,000 |
| 2024 | $7,889.00 (+22.2%) | $2,520,500 (+25.33%) Land $1,349,900 Building $1,170,600 |
| 2023 | $6,456.00 | $2,011,100 Land $1,288,700 Building $722,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 53 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 53 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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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