Nantucket Property Records

Nantucket County, Massachusetts, consists of three islands: Nantucket, Tuckernuck, and Muskeget. In Nantucket County, MA, property records provide authoritative information on land, homes, and buildings, enabling real estate transactions, land management, development, and more in the jurisdiction.

Nantucket County property records reveal a typical home selling price of $1,240,200, while the average home rent cost is $2,052. Moreover, with a median household earning of $128,203, the records show that Nantucket County homeowners pay a property tax rate of 0.28%.

Property records in Nantucket County, MA, are regulated by the Registry of Deeds. This office is a comprehensive resource for real estate documents, including deeds, mortgages, easements, plats, and liens dating back to 1659. The Registry assigns a sequential identifying number to the recorded documents depending on the type, book/page reference, or certificate number for efficient retrieval.

The property records are then scanned and uploaded into the Registry of Deeds' computers for the public to view and print. During office hours, individuals can browse the records through on-site public terminals at 16 Broad St., Nantucket, MA 02554. Furthermore, recorded property documents are publicly accessible online via the statewide Massachusetts Land Records website.

The Registry of Deeds charges fees for document copies obtained from their office. Both regular and certified copies cost $1 per page. If copies require faxing, on top of a $1 per page fee, there is an additional $5 for off-island requests within the state, $10 for out-of-state, and $3 for on-island requests. Contact the Registry at (508) 228-7250 for questions and clarifications.

For zoning verification, consult the Nantucket County Planning and Land Use Services at (508) 325-7587. This office encompasses the Building, Planning, and Zoning departments and the Historic District Commission. They have the authority to oversee and change zoning area districts in the Town and County of Nantucket, which makes them the point of contact when verifying zoning.