Nantucket County and Nantucket Town property record for 78 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,064 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.435 acres (18,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,375,000 (Oct 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $41,007 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NANT M:04231 P:00055 |
| Primary APN | NANT M:04231 P:00055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,064 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 10,219 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,976 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,764 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,752 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,752 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Mansion |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 18,939 sqft (0.435 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 9497 |
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| Street Address | 78 MAIN ST |
| City | NANTUCKET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02554-3703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ROH |
| Jurisdiction | NANTUCKET MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NANTUCKET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2064 |
| 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.
78 Main St is held in a trust since October 1992.
Source: Nantucket County and Nantucket Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 300 RIDGEVIEW DR, PALM BEACH, FL 33480-3332 |
| 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 | Oct 9, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Main St was $41,007, up 22.7% 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 | $41,007.00 (+22.65%) | $13,143,400 (+28.95%) Land $2,599,500 Building $10,543,900 | $7,363,155 |
| 2025 | $33,433.00 (+4.36%) | $10,193,000 (-0.41%) Land $2,264,000 Building $7,929,000 | |
| 2024 | $32,035.00 (+23.47%) | $10,234,900 (+26.62%) Land $2,305,900 Building $7,929,000 | |
| 2023 | $25,946.00 | $8,082,900 Land $2,200,000 Building $5,882,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 380 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 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 78 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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