Barnstable County and Orleans Town property record for 8 Anchor Dr, Orleans, MA 02653
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 5 ba · 3,612 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,668 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ORLE M:016.0 B:0028 L:0001.0 |
| Primary APN | ORLE M:016.0 B:0028 L:0001.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,612 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,648 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 438 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 ANCHOR DR |
| City | ORLEANS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02653-2203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.0 |
| Jurisdiction | ORLEANS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ORLEANS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
8 Anchor Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Barnstable County and Orleans Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 ANCHOR DR, ORLEANS, MA 02653-2203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Jan 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001533652 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORLEANS MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8 ANCHOR DR, ORLEANS, MA 02653-2203 |
| Document Number | 0001533652 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1533652 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8 ANCHOR DR, ORLEANS, MA 02653-2203 |
| Document Number | 0001533653 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1533653 |
| Name | CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORLEANS MA |
| Property Address | 8 ANCHOR DR, ORLEANS, MA 02653-2203 |
| Document Number | 0001388398 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 ANCHOR DR ORLEANS MA 026532203, ORLEANS, MA 02653-2203 |
| Document Number | 0001388398 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1388398 |
| Name | CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 14, 2045 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Anchor Dr was $7,668, up 9.8% from the year before.
Source: Barnstable County and Orleans Town assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable County |
| County Subdivision | Orleans Town |
| Secondary School District | Nauset School District (06 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Orleans School District (KG - 05) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,668.00 (+9.76%) | $1,228,900 (+12.75%) Land $319,800 Building $909,100 | $1,973,625 |
| 2024 | $6,986.00 | $1,089,900 Land $313,500 Building $776,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Anchor Dr 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 VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 57 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 61 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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 8 Anchor Dr 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 | ORLEANS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 17,460 people · EPA ID MA4224000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 30 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 124 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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