Barnstable County and Dennis Town property record for 551 Main St, Dennis, MA 02638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,489 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.86 acres (37,462 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,974 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | DENN M:000066 P:012-000 |
| Primary APN | DENN M:000066 P:012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,489 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,032 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,031 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,462 sqft (0.86 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5201 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 MAIN ST |
| City | DENNIS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | DENNIS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DENNIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
551 Main St is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Barnstable County and Dennis Town records, as of July 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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 235 GREAT WESTERN RD, SOUTH DENNIS, MA 02660-3749 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 20201412469 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001412469 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Main St was $1,974, up 4.1% from the year before.
Source: Barnstable County and Dennis Town assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable County |
| County Subdivision | Dennis Town |
| Unified School District | Dennis-Yarmouth School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,974.00 (+4.06%) | $455,900 (+5.51%) Land $253,000 Building $202,900 | $502,930 |
| 2024 | $1,897.00 (-7.06%) | $432,100 (-1.14%) Land $243,300 Building $188,800 | |
| 2023 | $2,041.00 | $437,100 Land $221,200 Building $215,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 Main St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 132 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 139 units insured incl. 7 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 85 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 85 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 551 Main St 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 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DENNIS WATER DISTRICT serves 65,000 people · EPA ID MA4075000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 170 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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