Nantucket County and Nantucket Town property record for 79 Orange St, Nantucket, MA 02554
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
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| Details | 1,228 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,430 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $770,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,561 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NANT M:05541 P:00089-1 |
| Primary APN | NANT M:05541 P:00089-1 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,228 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 1,684 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,228 sqft |
| Basement Area | 240 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,430 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 10983 |
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| Street Address | 79 ORANGE ST |
| City | NANTUCKET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02554-3938 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | ROH |
| Jurisdiction | NANTUCKET MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NANTUCKET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2097 |
| 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.
79 Orange St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2014.
Source: Nantucket County and Nantucket Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50 CLIFF RD, NANTUCKET, MA 02554-3644 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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 | Jul 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20142073 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $1,300,400 (+5.05%) Land $850,000 Building $450,400 | |
| 2024 | $6,561.00 | $1,237,900 (+8.69%) Land $809,600 Building $428,300 |
| 2023 | $1,138,900 Land $735,900 Building $403,000 | |
| 2016 | $3,723.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 79 Orange 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.
Wildfire risk around 79 Orange 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 393 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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