Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site on September 23, 2026.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts, has about 15,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Nantucket County is in the deed records of the Registry of Deeds and its taxable value is set by the town assessor; what is built on it is a matter for the city or the county. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, evictions and court cases, records requests, directory links and common questions.
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Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Nantucket County
Who owns a parcel in Nantucket County and what it sold for are in the deed records of the Registry of Deeds, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Registry of Deeds' page at nantucket-ma.gov/234/Registry-of-Deeds (page title: Registry of Deeds | Nantucket, MA), phone (508) 228-7250, 16 Broad Street Nantucket, MA 02554, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Nantucket County
The value each parcel is taxed on is set by the town assessor, not the county. Massachusetts cities and towns assess property every year and recertify their values with the state every five years; there is no county assessor.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Nantucket County
Court cases about land from Nantucket County, evictions among them, are filed in the District Court and Boston Municipal Court or the Nantucket County Superior Court.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at mass.gov/locations/nantucket-district-court, phone (508) 228-0460.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Massachusetts Public Records Law a county office must answer a request within 10 business days, and it may charge staff time after the first four hours for towns and two for the state, plus copying.
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Nantucket County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Nantucket County and Massachusetts. These property pages from its Nantucket County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Yarmouth, MA (gis.vgsi.com)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Nantucket County?
The Registry of Deeds, at nantucket-ma.gov/234/Registry-of-Deeds, phone (508) 228-7250. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Nantucket County are filed there.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Nantucket County?
The assessors of each city and town.
Where are evictions from Nantucket County filed?
In the District Court and Boston Municipal Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts cities and towns assess property every year and recertify their values with the state every five years; there is no county assessor.
Is this the official Nantucket County website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.