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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $650,000 on Oct 27, 2017

172 MAIN ST

ORLEANS, MA 02653
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,905 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$650,000 · Oct 27, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,173 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,309,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$275,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,034,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyBARNSTABLE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Nauset Regional Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Orleans Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Nauset Regional High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi

District: Orleans School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02653These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.60%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,477
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.292 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,520
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$126,078
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

172 Main St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Barnstable County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Orleans 02653
  • Older than 97% of homes in Barnstable County

How it measures up in Orleans 02653

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orleans 02653.

Living area1,905 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,923 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.75 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 172 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrleans 02653Barnstable County
Living areabigger than1,905 ft²49% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac7% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than18954% of homes3% of homes

About 172 Main St

When did 172 Main St, Orleans, MA last sell?

172 Main St, Orleans, MA last sold on Oct 27, 2017 for $650,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 172 Main St, Orleans, MA?

172 Main St, Orleans, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,905 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 172 Main St, Orleans, MA built?

172 Main St, Orleans, MA was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 172 Main St, Orleans, MA?

172 Main St, Orleans, MA is assigned to Nauset Regional Middle School (middle), rated B; Orleans Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Nauset Regional High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Orleans School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 172 Main St, Orleans, MA compare to other homes in Orleans 02653?

Among the 4,916 homes in Orleans 02653, it is bigger than 49% of them (1,905 ft² against a typical 1,923 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.75 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1895 against a typical 1976). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 172 Main St, Orleans, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Main St, Orleans, MA was $8,173. The county assessed it at $1,309,800.

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