Dukes County and Oak Bluffs Town property record for 140 Barnes Rd, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,329 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,400 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | OAKB M:0015 B:0096 L:001 |
| Primary APN | OAKB M:0015 B:0096 L:001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,329 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,004 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2464 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 BARNES RD |
| City | OAK BLUFFS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02557-6722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LAGOON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 96 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | OAK BLUFFS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK BLUFFS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5021 |
| Census Tract | 200200 |
Source: Dukes County and Oak Bluffs Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 134, OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557-0134 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 2, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017119 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1426 / 659 |
| Transfer Doc | 1426-659 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAK BLUFFS MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 140 BARNES RD, OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557-6722 |
| Document Number | 1426-659 |
| Book / Page | 001426 / 000659 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2016 |
| Instrument | 119 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 134 OAK BLUFFS MA 025570134, OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557-0134 |
Source: Dukes County and Oak Bluffs Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Dukes County |
| County Subdivision | Oak Bluffs Town |
| Elementary School District | Oak Bluffs School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Martha's Vineyard School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,400.00 (+1.71%) | $871,300 (+5.34%) Land $506,700 Building $364,600 | $941,491 |
| 2024 | $4,326.00 (-0.87%) | $827,100 (+0.06%) Land $460,500 Building $366,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,364.00 | $826,600 Land $447,400 Building $379,200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
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 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | OAK BLUFFS WATER DISTRICT serves 24,000 people · EPA ID MA4221000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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