Barnstable County and Barnstable Town City property record for 551 Main St, West Barnstable, MA 02668
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,427 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (42,689 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,969 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BARN M:133 L:051 |
| Primary APN | BARN M:133 L:051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,427 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,764 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 42,689 sqft (0.98 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 71905 |
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| Street Address | 551 MAIN ST |
| City | WEST BARNSTABLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02668-1128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | BARNSTABLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BARNSTABLE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Old King's Highway Historic District listed 1987 · 830 contributing resources · NRIS 87000314 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
551 Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1996.
Source: Barnstable County and Barnstable Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 MAIN ST, WEST BARNSTABLE, MA 02668-1128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10038 / 227 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARNSTABLE MA |
| Property Address | 551 MAIN ST, WEST BARNSTABLE, MA 02668-1128 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00035865-7 |
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| Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Book Page | 35865/7 |
| Instrument | 25711 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Main St was $5,969, up 12.1% 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 | $5,969.00 (+12.07%) | $639,100 (+2.96%) Land $299,200 Building $339,900 | $571,045 |
| 2024 | $5,326.00 | $620,700 Land $299,200 Building $321,500 |
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 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 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · other causes |
| 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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