Dukes County and Edgartown Town property record for 12 Beetle Swamp Rd, Edgartown, MA 02539
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,249 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Oct 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $5,864 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit May 2026 Transfer + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | D4385 |
| Primary APN | D4385 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,249 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,050 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | D4385 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 BEETLE SWAMP RD |
| City | EDGARTOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02539-7504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Block | 109 |
| Jurisdiction | EDGARTOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | EDGARTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 200300 |
Source: Dukes County and Edgartown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 3628, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-3628 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VINEYARD BANK |
| May 26, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MARTHA VINEYARD SB |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MARTHA VINEYARD SB |
| May 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RONALD MINKEN |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MICHAEL SHEFFER |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 436 / 565 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 001737-553 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EDGARTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 12 BEETLE SWAMP RD, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-7504 |
| Document Number | 0000002747 |
| Book / Page | 1739 / 342 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262747 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 BEETLE SWAMP RD, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-7504 |
| Document Number | 0000002747, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Book Page | 1739/342 |
| Instrument | 20262747 |
| Name | VINEYARD BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.36% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EDGARTOWN MA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 12 BEETLE SWAMP RD, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-7504 |
| Document Number | 001737-553 |
| Book / Page | 1737 / 553 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262361 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EDGARTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 12 BEETLE SWAMP RD, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-7504 |
| Document Number | 1516-778 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 12 BEETLE SWAMP RD EDGARTOWN MA 025397504, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-7504 |
| Document Number | 1516-778 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 001516/000778 |
| Instrument | 8 |
| Name | MARTHA VINEYARD SB |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EDGARTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 12 BEETLE SWAMP RD, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-7504 |
| Document Number | 1476-770 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3628 EDGARTOWN MA 025393628, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-3628 |
| Document Number | 1476-770 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 001476/000770 |
| Instrument | 5164 |
| Name | MARTHA VINEYARD SB |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EDGARTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 12 BEETLE SWAMP RD, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-7504 |
| Document Number | 1438-1084 |
| Book / Page | 001438 / 001084 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1438-1084 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 001438/001084 |
| Instrument | 3284 |
| Name | RONALD MINKEN |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | May 11, 2019 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EDGARTOWN MA |
| Property Address | 12 BEETLE SWAMP RD, EDGARTOWN, MA 02539-7504 |
| Document Number | 1436-858 |
| Book / Page | 001436 / 000858 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1436-858 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 001436/000858 |
| Instrument | 2721 |
| Name | MICHAEL SHEFFER |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Dukes County and Edgartown Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Dukes County |
| County Subdivision | Edgartown Town |
| Secondary School District | Martha's Vineyard School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Edgartown School District (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,864.00 (+9.53%) | $2,364,600 (+17.04%) Land $937,100 Building $1,427,500 | $3,098,250 |
| 2025 | $5,354.00 (+11.56%) | $2,020,400 (+7.35%) Land $895,800 Building $1,124,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,799.00 (+2.32%) | $1,882,100 (+1.12%) Land $895,800 Building $986,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,690.00 | $1,861,300 Land $856,700 Building $1,004,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 7, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 106 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 106 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | EDGARTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 8,027 people · EPA ID MA4089000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 36 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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