Nantucket County, MA Property Records
Property records in Nantucket, Massachusetts provide key information about real estate parcels, including ownership, assessed values, property descriptions, land area, building details, tax information, and recorded transfers or deeds. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, attorneys, researchers, and anyone verifying property ownership, reviewing assessment data, or understanding local tax obligations.
Official Nantucket property information is available through the Town of Nantucket Assessor’s Office, where users can review assessment records and related parcel details. Recorded deeds and land documents may also be accessed through the Nantucket County Registry of Deeds. To begin, visit the town’s official resource for Nantucket property records.
Nantucket County, MA Property Records & Statistics
Nantucket County has some of the highest housing costs in the country. The median rent is $2,052, compared with $1,498.50 in Massachusetts and $840.25 nationally, and the median home value of $1,240,200 is more than double the state figure of $521,600 and far above the national $173,750.
Property taxes tell a different story. The county's median property tax rate of 0.28% is well below the state rate of 1.18% and the national rate of 0.74%. High valuations offset part of the benefit, but the low rate keeps the annual percentage cost light for owners.
Median household income is $128,203, above both the state's $94,414 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate, however, is 6.08%, roughly double the state rate of 3.11% and the national rate of 2.87%, which is consistent with a seasonal island economy.
Renter-occupied housing makes up 29.41% of homes, higher than the state's 22.52% and the national 21.81%. Taken together, the figures describe a high-value, high-rent island market with low tax rates and a more seasonal job picture.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Nantucket
Nantucket County has 14,071 total parcels, including 10,288 residential and 1,658 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 83.34% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 28,341 deeds and 34,630 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 7,191 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 14,071 |
| Residential Parcels | 10,288 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,658 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 83.34% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 28,341 |
| Mortgage Records | 34,630 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 7,191 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 188 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what became of a mortgage after it was recorded. An assignment transfers a mortgage from one lender or holder to another, and a release confirms the loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Nantucket County has 26,620 assignment and release records, including 2,161 assignment documents and 24,459 release documents. All were recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 15, 2025.
For property research, these records help confirm that previous mortgages on an island property were paid off and show which lenders have held a loan over time. That can be valuable before a purchase, refinance, or title review.
How to Search Nantucket County, MA Property Records
Nantucket County property records are kept by the Nantucket County Registry of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and foreclosure filings for the island's 14,071 parcels. Deeds and mortgages are available from January 3, 1989, through August 22, 2025.
The Nantucket Registry of Deeds page on the town's official website gives office information and services. To look up recorded documents, use the Nantucket official records search, where you can search by name, property details, or recording information and view the recorded instruments.
To search, gather the owner's name, the property address, or a prior deed reference. Enter the most complete details, review the results, and open the deed or mortgage that matches. Compare names and recording dates to make sure you have the right transaction in the property's chain of title.
The Registry of Deeds is at 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 508-228-7250 for help locating a record.
Nantucket Registrar of Deeds
The Nantucket County Probate Office is located at 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA, 02554 and can be reached at 508-228-7250. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through masslandrecords.com or the official website nantucket-ma.gov.
Nantucket County Registry of Deeds
Nantucket County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Nantucket County property records by address?
Use the Nantucket official records search to find recorded documents by address or owner name. Enter the street name first, then refine by date or document type. If nothing appears, try a shorter address or call the Registry of Deeds at 508-228-7250 for help.
How can I find property owners in Nantucket County?
The latest recorded deed names the current owner. Search by address or prior owner in the Nantucket official records search and open the most recent deed. You can also visit the Registry of Deeds at 16 Broad Street on weekdays for assistance with record requests.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Nantucket County?
Tax records cover the 2025 assessment year and were last updated February 5, 2025. For a specific property's assessed value, contact the local assessing office. The Nantucket Registry of Deeds page on the town website is a good starting point for island government offices.
Where can I find Nantucket County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are handled by the town's tax collection office, not the Registry of Deeds. Visit the Town of Nantucket website to find the tax collector and payment options. For questions about which office to contact, call the Registry at 508-228-7250.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Nantucket County?
Search deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases in the Nantucket official records search. Records go back to January 3, 1989. The Registry of Deeds at 16 Broad Street is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, for in-person requests and certified copies.
Where can I access Nantucket County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for Nantucket's 14,071 parcels are maintained by the town rather than the Registry. Check the Town of Nantucket website for its GIS and mapping resources. Recorded plans that show lot boundaries can be found through the Nantucket records search.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Nantucket County?
Permits and zoning on Nantucket are managed by the town's planning and inspection departments. Visit the Town of Nantucket website for departments and contacts. Recorded restrictions and easements affecting a property can be found at the Registry of Deeds, 508-228-7250.
How can I create a list of property owners in Nantucket County?
The records search is designed for individual lookups. To compile owners, search by street or date range in the Nantucket official records search and note names on recent deeds. For larger requests, call the Registry of Deeds at 508-228-7250 to ask about options.